Technical Assistant

University of Texas; Utah; On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Technical Assistant to provide staff and user support at the Texas Swimming Center on UT's main campus. The role focuses on technical support for events and daily operations, including computer, timing, audio/visual, and swimming equipment.

The position is part-time, 19 hours per week, on campus, with a starting date ongoing. Salary is $13/hour; duties emphasize professionalism, teamwork, problem solving, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for events at the Texas Swimming Center.
• Demonstrate professionalism at high-profile events.
• Anticipate issues by regular equipment checks.
• Communicate with officials, coaches and meet administration.
• Use problem solving skills to resolve issues.
• Maintain equipment within the technical services scope.
• Provide technical support for daily facility operations.

Job description

Job Posting Title: Technical Assistant ---- Hiring Department: Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 19 ---- FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer ---- Earliest Start Date: Ongoing ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

Purpose Provide staff and users of the Texas Swimming Center superior technical support for events and daily operations including computer, timing, audio/visual, swimming and diving equipment.

Responsibilities

Provide support for events at the Texas Swimming Center. Demonstrate professionalism at high profile events. Take initiative to anticipate issues by regular equipment checks. Communicate with officials, coaches and meet administration with any needs or questions. Use problem solving skills to resolve any issue. Respond professionally and with a sense of urgency to resolve those issues. Work as a team and provide leadership when needed to ensure a successful event. Provide technical support for daily operation of the facility. Communicate thoughts and ideas clearly when providing support. Maintain any equipment in technical services scope. Utilize excellent problem solving, flexibility and adaptability when resolving issues with any equipment. Take initiative by anticipating risk management concerns and address accordingly. Utilize strong communication skills and tactfulness to deliver excellent customer service when responding to questions or concerns from staff, coaches and officials as well as any questions or concerns from coworkers. Abide by safety standards at all times. Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions Speak publicly and express ideas in a respectful manner when attending and actively participating in staff trainings and meetings. Display a strong ability to work in a team structure and in an environment comprised of diverse populations. Adapt to changing policies and procedures when necessary and be able to communicate changes effectively to coworkers. Demonstrate personal accountability, professionalism and strong work ethic through punctuality, appropriate dress, preparation, ethical behavior, integrity and positivity. Demonstrate leadership by setting the standard for peer employees, completing detail-oriented tasks on maintenance and event checklists thoroughly and with accuracy. Take initiative by conducting thorough checks of the facility equipment in order to bring any pertinent comments, suggestions or concerns affecting the equipment and facilities to the full-time manager. Assist with highly organized and detail-oriented tasks, such as event, weekly, and monthly maintenance checklists. Other duties as assigned.

Student Job Responsibilities

Provide staff and users of the Texas Swimming Center superior technical support. Other duties as assigned.

Salary Range

$13/hour

Work Shift

Work to be performed in-person, on campus 19 hours per week Schedule varies

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (PPE)
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemical fumes
• Standard office environment
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing stairs
• Lifting and moving

Employment Eligibility

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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