• TES Grounds & Research Support Technician

    Auburn University (Auburn, AL)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Requisition Number

    TES3131P

    Home Org Name

     

    Civil Engineering (Orgn: 128601)

     

    Division Name

     

    Samuel Ginn Col of Engineering

    Position Title

    TES Grounds & Research Support Technician

     

    Estimated Hours Per Week

     

    20 - 40

     

    Anticipated Length of Assignment

     

    less than 1 year

    Job Summary

    This position will be housed at the Auburn University Stormwater Research Facility located in Opelika, Alabama. The Stormwater Research Facility is a 10-acre outdoor research laboratory dedicated to conducting full-scale evaluations to improve practices and products used to manage stormwater runoff. More information on the facility is available at stormwater.auburn.edu.

     

    Provides direct technical support to researchers by maintaining, scheduling, and operating facilities and equipment; collecting and/or providing technical expertise on specimens/samples; and gathering/reporting data.

     

    Temporary Employment Services (TES ), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university.TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

     

    + Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time

    + Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads

    + Assistance with special projects

    + Seasonal work

    + Emergencies

     

    If you are looking for an employment opportunity,TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

     

    AU student employees are not eligible forTES .

    Essential Functions

    + Maintains supplies, equipment and facilities used in conjunction with research activities.

    + Assists researchers with routine experiments.

    + Performs scientific data collections involving routine procedures.

    + Operates field, laboratory, and/or shop equipment used in support of research projects.

    + Cleans and maintains field and/or laboratory equipment.

    + Performs fieldwork by collecting specimens, samples, and gathering data.

    + Trains students and staff in the operation of equipment and technical procedures.

    + Maintains and organizes detailed records of studies conducted for computer data entry and records computer results.

     

    This position requires assistance setting up experiments, collecting data, operating equipment, performing manual labor, and maintaining facility grounds. Applicants should be comfortable and able to work outdoors, have knowledge and experience in working with small/medium-sized equipment, and can lift 50 lbs. Construction experience and stormwater inspection experience are desirable.

     

    Why Work at Auburn?

     

    + **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

    + **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

    + **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

    + **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

    + **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

     

    Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

    Minimum Qualifications

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Desired Qualifications

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Salary Range

     

    $10.00 - $25.00 per hour

    Work Hours

    20 - 40 hours/week

    City position is located in:

    Opelika

    State position is located:

    Alabama

     

    Posting Date

     

    12/08/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

     

    It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Quick Link for Internal Postings

     

    https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56704

     

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    Optional Documents

    1. Resume

    2. Cover Letter

    3. Transcripts

    4. Letter of Recommendation

    5. Other