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**Requisition Number** PRN42031B

**Job Title** Associate Engineer

**Working Title** Associate Engineer

**Job Grade** D

**FLSA Code** Professional

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

40/week. Due to the unpredictability of engineering needs, this position must be available for some extended hours and weekend work.

**VP Area** President

**Department** 00335 - KUER

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $43,000-$49,000

**Close Date** 06/06/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Under the supervision of KUER and PBS Utah lead engineers, provides engineering and technological support to KUER , Avanza and PBS Utah.

Responsibilities

Duties include:

+ Assist in maintaining and securing necessary repairs and upgrades for audio field studio and post-production equipment, including proper care and storage, preventive maintenance and repair and documentation for all equipment

+ Assist in ensuring that KUER , Avanza, PBS Utah and all associated signals have a high quality technical and aesthetic audio

+ Gain an understanding into how to work with and select equipment for providing highest professional broadcast quality

+ May assist production staff in proper operation of audio production equipment and studios

+ Assist the engineer with studio and transmitter site technical maintenance tasks as needed

+ Component level equipment repair as skills and learning curves permit

+ Studio documentation updates as skills and learning curves permit

+ Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); two years of related experience; a commitment to provide excellent customer service; and effective communication skills required.

Preferences

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Please include:

+ Cover letter explaining your interest an experience in public radio and broadcasting.

+ Resume

+ Names and contact info for at least two academic or professional references familiar with the applicant’s qualifications.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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