Technical Support Worker (Prosthetic Lab)

Mercer University; Illinois; On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University is seeking a Technical Support Worker (Prosthetic Lab) to assist IT and lab tasks within the School of Engineering. This campus-based role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and reliability, with tasks spanning AV support, equipment maintenance, photography, and multimedia presentations.

The position runs as a student regular wage with a pay rate of $12.00 per hour, scheduled for 10 hours weekly, from 09/07/2026 to 09/18/2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and proactive problem-solving attitude.
• Background in relevant technology used at the time of application.
• Ability to tackle unstructured projects; reliable and punctual.
• Experience with IT support and lab tasks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT support and assist with laboratory tasks in the Prosthetic Lab.
• Assist with website maintenance as needed.
• Support audio/visual equipment and presentations.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and inventory.
• Photographing and document lab activities.
• Operate printers, scanners, and plotters.
• Design multimedia presentations for lab uses.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Technology background

Tools

Audio/Visual equipment

Laboratory equipment

Printers/Scanners/Plotters

Job description

Job Family: Student Regular Wage

Department: Dean's Office, School of Engineering

Supervisor: Kelsey Hall

Job Title: Technical Support Worker (Prosthetic Lab)

Job Description

A Technical Support Worker provides assistance with information technology and laboratory tasks within the School of Engineering. Duties may include web site maintenance, supporting audio/visual equipment, maintaining laboratory equipment, photography, operating printers, scanners, and plotters, and designing multimedia presentations. This job requires excellent communication skills, a proactive problem solving attitude, and a willingness to tackle unstructured projects. Must be prompt, courteous, and dependable. Must have background in relevant technology being used at the time of application - this is discussed by interview.

Compensation and Schedule

• Pay rate: $12.00 per hour
• Scheduled Hours: 10
• Start Date: 09/7/2026
• End Date: 09/18/2026

Mercer Student Employment – About Us

Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Important Note

In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.