Part-time Shop Assistant

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Villanova University's College of Engineering is seeking a Part-time Shop Assistant to support Mechanical Engineering department lab managers in the college. The role involves general maintenance, moving furniture, setting up and breaking down rooms, and organizing lab spaces to prepare for the upcoming academic year.

The position requires maintaining the ME Machine shop and labs, keeping equipment and consumables in order, and following safety protocols in a lab/metal shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order and appearance of the ME Machine shop and ME Labs
• Maintain ME Machine shop equipment, tools, consumables
• Responsibilities as directed by Mechanical Engineering Lab Manager

Job description

Part-time Shop Assistant

Position Title: Part-time Shop Assistant Posting Number: 20260250V Posting Type: Student Hours/week: 20-25 hours per week Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students Semester: 2026 Summer Location: College of Engineering Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday Number of positions: 1 Department: 205-Mechanical Engineering Contact Name: Joan McHugh-Feddish Contact Phone/Extension: 9-4980

Position Summary: The part-time shop assistant will support the Mechanical Engineering department lab managers in The College of Engineering. The shop assistant will perform general maintenance, move furniture, set up and break down rooms, and/or organize lab spaces to prepare for the upcoming academic year.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain order and appearance of the ME Machine shop and ME Labs
• Maintain ME Machine shop equipment, tools, consumables
• Responsibilities as directed by Mechanical Engineering Lab Manager

Physical Demands: Lab and metal shop environments; must follow all safety protocols and dress codes in place. Lifting, pushing and pulling.

Wage Rate: $13 p/hour

Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Open Until Filled.

Optional Applicant Documents:

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Letters of Reference (uploaded by applicant)

Optional Documents