What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Assistant (Equipment Assistant) position at Stephen F. Austin University?
This is a student position responsible for assisting in the general maintenance of equipment and/or vehicles assigned to the College of Forestry and Agriculture. Performs repetitive manual work for various physically demanding tasks.
Job Duties
- Checks out and checks in equipment for scheduled labs.
- Cares for and maintains equipment as instructed.
- Performs light maintenance and repair on vehicles and/or equipment.
- Assists in maintaining vehicle and/or equipment records.
- Details and fuels vehicles.
- May assist with equipment inventory.
- Assists with special projects and support as assigned.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of equipment used by department for outdoor forestry labs.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Ability to drive a university vehicle.
- Physical condition adequate to permit full performance of duties.
The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.
No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.
Must be enrolled as a student in the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture.
Valid Texas driver’s license and a university driving permit is required.
Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands
No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.
Must be enrolled as a student in the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture.
Valid Texas driver’s license and a university driving permit is required.
May require occasional heavy lifting; ability to lift heavy objects.
May perform work in varying environmental conditions including summer heat, winter cold, wind, rain, and/or humidity.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
May perform work in varying environmental conditions including summer heat, winter cold, wind, rain, and/or humidity.
A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.
Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SA2025-038
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Open Date
02/07/2025
Review Start Date
02/10/2025
Posting Close Date
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm; varying hours
Min Pay Rate
$10.00/hour
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please email maci.crossland@sfasu.edu when you have submitted your application.
EEO Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.
Posting Quick Link
https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12647
Department Information
Department
College of Forestry & Agriculture
Contact Name
Les Balty
Contact Phone
(936)468-2456
Contact Email
Leslie.Balty@sfasu.edu
Contact Information
Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview If you have specific questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you enrolled as a student in the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture?
- Yes
- No
- * Which of the following best represents your current student classification?
- Entering freshman
- Freshman
- Sophomore
- Junior
- Senior
- Graduate Student
- * Do you currently have, or will you have at time of employment a valid Texas Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you a current employee of the university?
- Yes
- No
- * Describe any work experience relevant to this posting.
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Salary : $10
