Technician V - Casual

Overview

This is a casual position within the Research Applications Laboratory. The position involves providing technical support for local and remote field sites by using electrical, mechanical, data transfer protocol and computing skills to maintain and upgrade meteorological instrumentation and electrical distributions at each site. Activities may include instrument calibrations, routine maintenance and repairs, installation of new sites, or removal of existing sites as needed.

The new hire will provide expertise for siting, installing, troubleshooting, and removing various meteorological instruments including temperature, humidity, pressure, wind and snow gauge sensors. Coordination with outside organizations may be required.

• Maintains, installs, calibrates, troubleshoots, and repairs meteorological instrumentation and mechanical assemblies at the Marshall field site, addressing unique electrical, mechanical, and data communication methods.
• Assists with disassembly and removal of standard electrical, mechanical, and optical parts and assemblies to support the Utah winter weather measurement program.
• Assists with the installation of precipitation gauges, and associated power and communication components at one or more airports in Florida to support the FAA airport rainfall measurement project.

Education and Experience (Required): Certification from a technical institute with emphasis on electronics, plus 12 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency with electrical diagrams, wiring, soldering, and small electrical tools.
• Proficiency with installation, maintenance, and calibration of meteorological instrumentation.
• Expert knowledge of electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and multimeters.
• Skill in electronic and mechanical equipment assembly and testing, and ability to fabricate assemblies, connectors, cabling, etc.
• Creative problem‑solving for unique instrumentation installation challenges.
• Expert knowledge of Campbell data loggers and their programming language.
• Effective interpersonal skills for working with diverse teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Willingness and ability to work after normal hours and travel on short notice.

Desired but not

Required:

• Basic knowledge of CAD software or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Linux operating system.

Applicants are not required to provide age or age‑related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process. UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.

All positions must be performed within the United States, excluding U.S. Territories. The location for this position is Boulder, Colorado.

All positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations and work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems.

Visa Sponsored: No

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Job Location: Boulder, Colorado

Position Type & Term: Part time, Casual

Compensation: $39.84 - $49.80 per hour (based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role)