Student Assitant_Equipment Maintenance Helper at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas

Job Description:

Job Title:

Student Assitant_Equipment Maintenance Helper

Alpine

Borderlands Research Institute

SI8863

04/23/2024

Yes

04/23/2024

Wages commensurate with experience and starting at $12/hour.

Pursuing a degree at SRSU (enrollment is not required during the summer semesters, but must show proof that you are pursuing a degree during the long semesters).Must have an interest in operations and logistics. Must appreciate the value of operable mechanical and powered equipment and tools to get the job done. Must be willing to communicate with other students, as well as faculty and staff. Must have a valid driver's license.

Experience operating and using 4WD pick -up trucks, trailers, UTVs/ATVs, and various mechanical and electric-powered hand tools. Basic equipment maintenance experience. Basic experience with a desktop computer and Microsoft Office programs. Ability to maintain accurate equipment service records.

Institutional

Student will upkeep and assist with equipment maintenance for the Borderlands Research Institute at Sul Ross State University.

Primary duties include: Communicate fleet and equipment maintenance and repair needs to BRI administrative staff. Perform minor maintenance and repair, as approved, on BRI fleet, including vehicles, OHVs, and trailers, etc. Coordinate with BRI staff to outsource fleet maintenance and repairs a needed. Assist with maintenance and repair of field equipment in support of research and operations. Assist with upkeep and cleanliness of storage barn and shop area. Ensure fleet maintenance and repair logs are updated and accurate (oil changes, tire rotations, outsourced repair details, etc.). Ensure all vehicle and trailer registrations are up to date (keep log updated). Ensure all vehicles are clean upon return. Assist with periodic cleaning and organization of on-board essentials of vehicles. Periodically start and idle ATVs/UTVs to ensure in good condition. Other duties as assigned.



Supervision: Received: Reports to the Associate Director of Operations, Borderlands Research Institute.


For any questions pertaining to the position please contact Bill Adams at bill.adams@sulross.edu.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.



Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at
https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.


A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing
stulife@sulross.edu

Sul Ross State University Alpine Campus is in the Scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students of campus in Alpine, Texas. At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers. Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park are all within one to three hours driving distance from Alpine.


Borderlands Research Institute:Formed in 2007, the goal of the Borderlands Research Institute is to provide land managers with the most current information on the management of the natural resources of the area. To meet this goal, the Institute plans and conducts research investigations on various aspects of our natural world. Ultimately, the Institute provides science-based management alternatives to land owners and managers to enhance their ability to serve as land stewards.
http://bri.sulross.edu

More information is available regarding Sul Ross State University and position openings See
http://www.sulross.edu our website.

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