What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN position at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Edinburg, Texas
Department
College of Sciences
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scope of Job
To provide high level technical skills to ensure the safe operation of all Machine Shop and Engineering (Research and Educational) Lab equipment. Responsible for the safe distribution, maintenance of supplies and equipment in departmental laboratories or related areas and provide user guidance and support of usage.
Description of Duties
- Monitors the organization and cleanliness of the laboratory or assigned areas.
- Instructs and supervises students and faculty in the safe operation of all applicable tools and research/educational equipment and recommends updates.
- Ensures all established safety standards, regulations and procedures are followed in accordance with state, university and department regulations.
- Responsible for supervising the daily operations of the assigned area, as well as opening and closing the site assigned as per schedule established.
- Maintains and repairs all necessary tools and High-Tech equipment utilized in research and educational laboratory or assigned areas.
- Prepares materials, equipment and instrumentation for use in research and educational laboratories or areas and recommends updates as needed.
- Makes recommendations regarding facilities planning and equipment selection, installation and removal of research and educational equipment.
- Ensures that the college inventory of research and educational laboratory materials and instruments are properly maintained, accounted for and requests purchases when needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education
Associate degree from a Technical/Trade school in a related field.
Preferred Education
N/A
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
Two (2) years of related experience, or
Five (5) years of related experience with a High School diploma.
Five (5) years of related experience with a High School diploma.
Preferred Experience
N/A
Equipment
Use of standard office and lab equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office/Lab Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other
Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability to diagnose and repair equipment. Communicate and work effectively with students, staff and faculty. Gather and analyze test data and other information and draw valid conclusions. Maintain accurate records.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category
Full-Time
Minimum Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date
03/09/2026
Grant Funded Position
No
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Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Human Resources.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Human Resources.