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<strong style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:600;padding-bottom:10px" class="elementToProof">Marine Sciences Equipment Technician 1 at the University of Connecticut<br>
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<b style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:600;padding-bottom:10px;text-align:start;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">Search #:</b><span style="text-align:start;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);display:inline !important"><span> </span></span><span class="job-externalJobNo" style="box-sizing:border-box;text-align:start;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">496914</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box;text-align:start;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">
<b style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:600;padding-bottom:10px;text-align:start;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">Work type:</b><span style="text-align:start;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);display:inline !important"><span> </span></span><span class="work-type full-time" style="box-sizing:border-box;text-align:start;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">Full-time</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box;text-align:start;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">
<b style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:600;padding-bottom:10px;text-align:start;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">Location:</b><span style="text-align:start;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);display:inline !important"><span> </span></span><span class="location" style="box-sizing:border-box;text-align:start;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">Avery
Point Campus</span><br style="box-sizing:border-box;text-align:start;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">
<b style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:600;padding-bottom:10px;text-align:start;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">Categories:</b><span style="text-align:start;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);display:inline !important"><span> </span></span><span class="categories" style="box-sizing:border-box;text-align:start;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">Research</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:600;padding-bottom:10px">JOB SUMMARY</strong></p>
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The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences seeks applicants for a full-time position as an Equipment Technician for the Department of Marine Sciences (DMS). Under the supervision of an operations manager, the Equipment Technician will maintain scientific, electronic,
and mechanical equipment and instruments, including flowing seawater systems, to support the specialized research and teaching activities of the Department. The Equipment Technician is expected to work independently and within the defined guidelines established
by the program and the supervisor.</p>
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<strong style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:600;padding-bottom:10px" class="ContentPasted1">DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>
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<li style="box-sizing:border-box" class="ContentPasted1">Assist with oversight of the daily operations of DMS research facilities and equipment including but not limited to the Rankin Seawater facility, small boats, trucks, trailers, and other mechanical equipment
to facilitate the research activities of students, staff, and faculty.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box" class="ContentPasted1">Consult with students, staff, and faculty regarding research, teaching, and operational needs within the Rankin Seawater laboratory and other operational areas of the Department.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box" class="ContentPasted1">Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on research equipment owned by DMS including those used in the laboratory and field.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box" class="ContentPasted1">Instruct others in the proper and safe use of scientific equipment and instruments.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box" class="ContentPasted1">Help with the rigging of moored arrays, sensors, and other equipment and help with their deployment in the field from small boats and research vessels.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box" class="ContentPasted1">Duties require occasional work on off hours including weekends and holidays, and occasional work offsite including onboard boats.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box" class="ContentPasted1">Perform related work as assigned and/or required.</li></ol>
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<strong style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:600;padding-bottom:10px" class="ContentPasted1">MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>
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<li style="box-sizing:border-box" class="ContentPasted1">Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree and equivalent experience in a marine-related field.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box" class="ContentPasted1">Two to three years of related experience.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box" class="ContentPasted1">Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box" class="ContentPasted1">Demonstrated experience in the repair and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.</li></ul>
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<strong style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:600;padding-bottom:10px" class="ContentPasted1">PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>
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<li style="box-sizing:border-box" class="ContentPasted1">Working knowledge of seawater plumbing and standard scientific and electronic instruments and equipment.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box" class="ContentPasted1">Experience working in a science laboratory and in the marine environment.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box" class="ContentPasted1">Experience working with standard software applications.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box" class="ContentPasted1">Open water SCUBA certification or higher certification (e.g., AAUS) or willingness to obtain such certifications.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box" class="ContentPasted1">CT Safe Boating Certificate or willingness to obtain such certification. Additional preference will be given to individuals who hold a US Coast Guard Master's License.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box" class="ContentPasted1">Experience with vessel systems and engine maintenance/repairs.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box" class="ContentPasted1">Ability to work independently to analyze available information, draw conclusions and understandings, and present such conclusions effectively to senior management.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box" class="ContentPasted1">Ability to work with diverse student, staff, and faculty populations and provide a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in an educational setting.</li></ul>
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<strong style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:600;padding-bottom:10px" class="ContentPasted1">APPOINTMENT TERMS</strong></p>
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Must possess adequate physical strength, stamina, agility, and fitness to perform the required duties. This is a full-time position. The University offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn,
and a highly desirable work environment. Salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate's background and experience. </p>
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Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.</p>
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Please apply online at<span class="ContentPasted1"> </span><a href="https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs" class="external ContentPasted1" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 0, 207);text-decoration:underline">https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs</a>, Staff Positions,
Search #496914 to upload a <strong style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:600;padding-bottom:10px" class="ContentPasted1">resume, cover letter, </strong>and contact information for <strong style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:600;padding-bottom:10px" class="ContentPasted1">three
(3) professional references. </strong>Applicants should add the email address<span class="ContentPasted1"> </span><a href="mailto:marinesciences@uconn.edu" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 0, 207);text-decoration:underline" class="ContentPasted1">marinesciences@uconn.edu</a><span class="ContentPasted1"> </span>as
a safe sender.</p>
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This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on October 26, 2022. </p>
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All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at <a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="external ContentPasted1" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 0, 207);text-decoration:underline">http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp</a>.</p>
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<em style="box-sizing:border-box" class="ContentPasted1">The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase,
as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s
ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer,
UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.</em></p>
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<b style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:600;padding-bottom:10px" class="ContentPasted1">Advertised:</b><span class="ContentPasted1"> </span><span class="open-date" style="box-sizing:border-box"><time datetime="2022-10-05T13:00:00Z" style="box-sizing:border-box" class="ContentPasted1">Oct
05 2022<span class="ContentPasted1"> </span></time></span>Eastern Daylight Time<br style="box-sizing:border-box" class="ContentPasted1">
<b style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:600;padding-bottom:10px" class="ContentPasted1">Applications close:</b><span class="ContentPasted1"> </span><span class="close-date" style="box-sizing:border-box"><time datetime="2022-10-27T03:55:00Z" style="box-sizing:border-box" class="ContentPasted1">Oct
26 2022<span class="ContentPasted1"> </span></time></span>Eastern Daylight Time</p>
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