EECS Student Shopworker Attendant - Junior Position

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas School of Engineering is seeking a student employee to support electronics labs and workshops. The role involves distributing probe kits, maintaining inventory, and helping with basic equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting for faculty and students.

The position emphasizes foundational electronics knowledge, strong verbal communication, and basic computer literacy. Hours are structured as hourly, with minimal remote work options and a commitment to

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 hardware and software (OS only).

Responsibilities

• Distribute probe kits and maintain inventory of kits and stock.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and verification of equipment.
• Communicate with faculty and students concerning service issues.
• General janitorial tasks in the work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electronic tools

Basic theory

Packaging recognition

Soldering

Verbal skills

Computer literacy

Education

EECS 140 Intro to Digital Logic Design

Job description

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.

Required Qualifications

1. Knowledge of basic electronic tools, equipment, and accessories.
2. Basic electronic theory.
3. Ability to recognize electronic component packaging (TO cases, SM, axial, raldial, DIP, etc.).
4. Basic soldering proficiency.
5. Strong verbal skills.
6. Basic computer literacy in both hardware and software (OS only).

Preferred Qualifications

1. 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.

Contact Information to Applicants

Thomas Colwell

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Advertised Salary Range

Advertised Salary Range$13.00 Hourly

Anticipated Start Date

Tuesday August 25, 2026