Student Assistant-Equipment Maintenance Helper 2026-2027
Sul Ross State University•Del Rio, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
This position involves assisting with equipment maintenance for the Borderlands Research Institute at Sul Ross State University. The student will be responsible for communicating maintenance needs, performing minor repairs on fleet vehicles and equipment, coordinating outsourced repairs, and maintaining accurate logs and records.
Requirements
- Must be a student.
Responsibilities
- Communicate fleet and equipment maintenance and repair needs to BRI administrative staff.
- Perform minor maintenance and repair, as approved, on BRI fleet, including vehicles, OHVs, and trailers, etc.
- Coordinate with BRI staff to outsource fleet maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Assist with maintenance and repair of field equipment in support of research and operations.
- Assist with upkeep and cleanliness of storage barn and shop area.
- Ensure fleet maintenance and repair logs are updated and accurate (oil changes, tire rotations, outsourced repair details, etc.).
- Ensure all vehicle and trailer registrations are up to date (keep log updated).
- Ensure all vehicles are clean upon return.
- Assist with periodic cleaning and organization of on-board essentials of vehicles.
- Periodically start and idle ATVs/UTVs to ensure in good condition.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
