Water Level Sensor Deployment Tech

CLEMU Clemson University; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Pendleton, SC is seeking a Time-Limited (TLP) staff member to deploy, service, and maintain water level sensors across field locations. The role includes assembling sensor enclosures, coordinating student field teams, and precise GPS documentation.

The candidate should hold a related bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of high school diploma and journey-level experience in a clinical or research setting.

Qualifications

• An bachelor’s degree in a related field with work experience directly related to the assigned research area; or a high school diploma with advanced journey-level experience in a clinical or research setting.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, service, and maintain water level sensors at field locations.
• Assemble and build water level sensor enclosures and associated hardware.
• Organize, coordinate, and assist in managing student deployment and field support teams.
• Use RTK GPS or high-accuracy GNSS equipment to locate, document, and verify installed water level sensors.
• Assist with deployment planning, including site reconnaissance, coordination with partners, and scheduling.
• Obtain required permissions and prepare, submit, and file encroachment permits and related documentation as necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of deployments, maintenance activities, GPS locations, and equipment inventory.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

High school diploma with advanced journey-level work experience in a clinical or research setting

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Performs or oversees complex scientific procedures in a clinical or research setting.

JOB DUTIES

• 70% - Deploy, service, and maintain water level sensors at field locations.
• Assemble and build water level sensor enclosures and associated hardware.
• Organize, coordinate, and assist in managing student deployment and field support teams, as applicable.
• 10% - Use RTK GPS or high-accuracy GNSS equipment to precisely locate, document, and verify installed water level sensors.
• Assist with deployment planning, including site reconnaissance, coordination with partners, and scheduling.
• 20% - Obtain required permissions and prepare, submit, and file encroachment permits and related documentation as necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of deployments, maintenance activities, GPS locations, and equipment inventory.

JOB CODE

ED60

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Time-Limited (TLP) Staff

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A bachelor's degree in a related field and work experience directly related to the assigned research area; or a high school diploma and advanced journey-level work experience in a clinical or research setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES: No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Position self to accomplish task (i. e. stoop, kneel, crawl): %
• Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: %
• Walk or move about: %
• Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: %
• Extends hands or arms in any direction: %
• Move, transport, raise or lower 30lbs or less: %
• Recognize or inspect visually: %
• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: %

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Overnight travel: %
• Mechanical hazards: %
• Vibration: %
• Noise: %
• Wet and/or humid: %
• Exposure to heat or cold: %

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range $45,300 - $65,000

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION

Pendleton, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

August 28, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.