Note: This is a work study position. If you do not have a work study award, you can contact workstudy@du.edu to see if you qualify.
Essential Functions:
- Work with Woods and Plastics Lab supervisor and woods lab student team to monitor safe use of woods lab equipment
- Help to maintain woods and plastics lab equipment
- Help lead workshops on safe and proper use of woods and plastics lab equipment
- Work towards becoming an proficient on different techniques and methods of fabrication for all things “wood”.
- Help develop policies around proper use of equipment
- Work with marketing to develop training material/videos/”how to’s”
- Attend all required meetings/trainings
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Interest in wood working and making, previous experience a plus
- A work ethic that always puts safety first
- Skills or ability learn about maintaining equipment
- Interest in helping others learn the possibilities/limitations of the equipment and resources in the lab.
- Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Be resourceful and take initiative.
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, consistency, organizational skills, and willingness to work with a high volume of details are essential.
- Solid customer service
- Multitasking and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a strong attention to detail
Required Qualifications:
- Current DU undergraduate or graduate student enrolled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Working Environment:
- The Innovation Labs offer an exciting environment for hands-on learning and collaboration.
- Equipped with cutting-edge tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, and woodworking equipment.
- It can be an active space where students from various disciplines brainstorm, prototype, and create together. This dynamic space promotes self-directed learning and innovation, with mentoring available from peers and advisors.
- Safety protocols ensure a secure environment, while regular workshops and events foster a sense of community and accomplishment.
- The Innovation Labs embody the college’s spirit of experiential learning, empowering students to turn ideas into reality and bridge theory with practice.
Physical Activities:
- The physical abilities needed to work in the Innovation Labs are diverse and essential for a productive and safe environment.
- Manual dexterity is a fundamental skill for handling tools and materials
- Lifting and carrying capabilities are necessary for managing objects of varying weights.
- Tasks at varying heights might require your bending or kneeling abilities.
Compensation & Benefits:
- This position is eligible for a federal work-study, which requires eligibility through the Financial Aid Office.
- Students will be paid, $18.81-26.50/hour according to the student employee pay rate scale with the opportunity for yearly increases, dependent on performance.
- In compliance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), non-benefited employees accrue one hour of paid leave for every 30 hours worked up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.
Additional Details:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted continuously up until the closing date and positions will be filled as needed as opportunities arise.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement & Notice of Background Check:
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information, please see the University of Denver’s Non-Discrimination Statement.
All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. These are required for all part-time, full-time and student employee hires.
