EECS Student Shopworker Attendant - Junior Position

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kansas, KU School of Engineering, is seeking a student hourly technician to support electronics tools and equipment. Responsibilities include distributing probe kits, maintaining inventory, performing basic repairs, and assisting faculty and students with service issues.

The role requires basic electronic knowledge, soldering, packaging recognition, and good verbal skills. Enrollment in at least 6 credit hours is required during the term.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Distribute probe kits and electronic components; maintain inventory of kits and stock.
• Perform basic repairs to tools, electronics and accessories.
• Calibrate and verify equipment; perform routine maintenance.
• Communicate service issues to faculty and students.
• General janitorial tasks in work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of basic electronic tools

Basic electronic theory

Component packaging recognition

Basic soldering proficiency

Strong verbal skills

Basic computer literacy (hardware & OS

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

• 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

• Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
• 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

• 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.

A review of applications will continue until a qualified pool of applicants have been identified.

Contact Information to Applicants

Thomas Colwell
[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

$13.00 Hourly

Anticipated Start Date

Tuesday August 25, 2026