Environmental Monitoring Technician I (Temporary)
The Nebraska Mesonet operates more than 70 stations in 49 counties to monitor the environment. These observations include air and soil temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, precipitation, solar radiation, and soil moisture.
As an Environmental Monitoring Technician I (Temporary), you will:
- Pour concrete/install corral panels
- Install sensors and station equipment
- Wire sensors and station equipment
- Preparation of material/equipment for field work
- Drive truck and trailer
You will work with environmental sensors – air temperature, precipitation, wind, solar radiation, pressure, soil moisture and temperature, cameras, snow depth, and air quality, wiring sensors and station equipment, solar panel and battery power source/hookup, and proper station setup, siting, and more!
At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we are committed to advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and contributing to the global community. We are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference!
Temporary employees may be appointed for a period of up to two years. Those appointed for more than six months are eligible for benefits from the beginning of the appointment, provided the position is half-time (.50FTE) or greater. Those appointed for six months or less are not eligible for benefits. Benefits for eligible temporary employees include the following: health, dental, vision and life insurance.
Minimum Required Qualifications
- High school diploma plus one year of experience installing or maintaining outdoor electronic equipment or related experience. Additional relevant education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
- Must have valid drivers license and meet University driver eligibility requirement.
- Ability to travel.
- Ability to work in a team, with a goal-oriented mindset.
- Able to work outdoors in hot, humid conditions
- Perform rigorous manual labor, including lifting 50+ pounds, climbing ladders on a regular basis, and digging sensors into ground by hand.
- Ability to safely operate handheld power equipment and tools, such as drills, trenchers, grinders, push mowers, etc.
Posted Salary $18.00/hr minimum
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.