What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Assistant- Safety position at Stephen F. Austin University?
This is a student position responsible for assisting in general maintenance of safety equipment and vehicles. Performs repetitive manual work for various physically demanding tasks. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
Job Duties
1. Cares for and maintains safety equipment as instructed.
2. Performs light maintenance and repairs on vehicles and safety equipment.
3. Assists in maintaining vehicle and safety equipment records.
4. Cleans and fuels vehicles.
5. Assists with departmental inventory.
6. Assists with various safety and other projects involving the office and grounds.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
2. Performs light maintenance and repairs on vehicles and safety equipment.
3. Assists in maintaining vehicle and safety equipment records.
4. Cleans and fuels vehicles.
5. Assists with departmental inventory.
6. Assists with various safety and other projects involving the office and grounds.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
1. Knowledge of basic safety equipment such as fire extinguishers.
2. Ability to understand and follow instructions.
3. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
4. Ability to drive a university vehicle and motorized utility vehicle.
5. Ability to obtain a valid driver’s license.
6. Ability to obtain a SFA driver’s permit upon hire.
7. Physical condition adequate to permit full performance of duties.
Required Qualifications
2. Ability to understand and follow instructions.
3. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
4. Ability to drive a university vehicle and motorized utility vehicle.
5. Ability to obtain a valid driver’s license.
6. Ability to obtain a SFA driver’s permit upon hire.
7. 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.
Preferred Qualifications
No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.
Ability to work during the summer is preferred.
Physical Demands
Perform fire extinguisher maintenance and repairs on campus and outlying areas along with other related duties as assigned. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and walk up and down stairs.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
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
SA2025-057
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Open Date
03/28/2025
Review Start Date
Posting Close Date
Work Schedule
Safety Dept. hours are Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The required work hours are flexible but the student must work a minimum of 20 hours per week. May require more hours in January and work through the summer.
Min Pay Rate
$10.00/hr
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
The Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management Department is located off-campus; reliable transportation to and from the building will be needed.
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/12803
Department Information
Department
Environmental Health, Safety, & Risk Management
Contact Name
Greg Moore
Contact Phone
(936) 468-6034
Contact Email
Gregory.Moore@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 (*).
- * Which of the following best represents your current student classification?
- Entering freshman
- Freshman
- Sophomore
- Junior
- Senior
- Graduate Student
- * Do you have experience operating a motorized utility vehicle (MUV)?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you available to work during the Summer?
- Yes
- No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
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