FSE Student Ashland Fire Lab Technician

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University seeks a Summer Student Fire Lab Technician to assist in the Fire Protection Labs at the Richmond Campus. The role involves hands-on work with lab activities, tool use, and indoor/outdoor tasks under supervision of faculty and the Lab Coordinator.

Ideal candidates are EKU students, with open enrollment to all majors and optional knowledge of FSE 101/120; position runs fall and spring semesters with 15 hours per week and wages of $12/hour.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU.
• Preferred: Completion or enrollment in FSE 101 and FSE 120, but not required. Open to all majors.

Responsibilities

• Fire Investigation Labs - Essential (75%).
• Fire Investigation Residency Support - Essential (15%).
• Maintenance - Marginal (10%).

Skills

Enrolled at EKU

Education

Enrollment in FSE 101/FSE 120

Job description

Title: Summer Student Fire Lab Technician

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

Schedule Type:Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week:15

Posted Salary Grade: $12.00 per hour

Contact Person: [e-mail]

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Fire and Safety Engineering Technology program is now hiring student workers for the Fire Protection Labs at the Ashland Building to aid the faculty and Lab Coordinator in the development, construction, execution and recycling of various fire-based lab activities. Active mentorship will teach you many valuable hands-on skills. This job features indoor and outdoor work, some moderate lifting, and the use of various hand and power tools. This position is for fall and spring semesters.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion or enrollment in FSE 101 and FSE 120 preferred, but not required. Open to all majors.

Job Duties:

• 75% - Fire Investigation Labs - (Essential)
• 15% - Fire Investigation Residency Support - (Essential)
• 10% - Maintenance - (Marginal)

Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source:Institutional or Federal

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.

Advertised: 17 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time