EECS Student Shopworker Attendant - Junior Position
Position Overview
The KU School of Engineering is a bridge to the future, educating future engineers, pioneering new technologies and developing solutions to the problems facing the world. KU engineering and computing faculty, students and staff are committed to answering the call for transformational education and substantially beneficial interdisciplinary research.
Job Description
90% - Distribute probe kits and electronic components; maintain inventory of kits and stock; medial repair to tools, basic electronic equipment, and accessories; perform routine maintenance, calibration, and verification of equipment; communicate with faculty and students concerning service issues.
5% - General janitorial tasks in work area.
5% - Other duties as assigned.
5% - General janitorial tasks in work area.
5% - Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of basic electronic tools, equipment, and accessories.
- Basic electronic theory.
- Ability to recognize electronic component packaging (TO cases, SM, axial, raldial, DIP, etc.).
- Basic soldering proficiency.
- Strong verbal skills.
- Basic computer literacy in both hardware and software (OS only).
Preferred Qualifications
- Successful completion of EECS 140 Intro to Digital Logic Design.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment, the student must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods, the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester; (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours; (3) be enrolled in summer session; or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester.
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Additional Candidate Instructions
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
- Resume.
- Contact information for three professional references.
- List accurate time of work availability for scheduling purposes.
Contact Information to Applicants
Thomas Colwell
colwell@ku.edu
colwell@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$13.00 Hourly
Anticipated Start Date
Tuesday August 25, 2026