FSE Student Ashland Fire Lab Technician

EKU Careers; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

EKU Careers at Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a Summer Student Fire Lab Technician to assist the Fire Protection Labs on the Richmond Campus. This student role supports faculty and the Lab Coordinator with lab activities, safety tasks, and material handling.

The position is part-time (15 hours/week), non-benefits, with a typical hourly wage of $12.00. Enrolled EKU students may apply for fall and spring semesters; some lifting and use of hand and power tools are required.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU

Responsibilities

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

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.