UU Student - Inventory Support

Monitor and control inventory processes, documentation, and procedures for capital and non-capital equipment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control inventory processes, documentation, and procedures.
• Responsible for overseeing physical inventories, cycle counts, inventory audits, and reconciliations.
• Document aged and damaged products for Surplus.
• Perform routine tasks as directed and under close supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

• Current undergraduate enrolled in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related STEM discipline
• Basic familiarity with engineering equipment, materials, hardware, terminology, and common shop tools
• Proficiency with spreadsheets for data logging

Special Instructions Summary

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.

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Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Open Date

10/21/2026

Requisition Number

PRN17542N

Job Title

UU Student - Other

Working Title

UU Student - Inventory Support

Career Progression Track

SJ

Track Level

FLSA Code

Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No

Type

Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary?

Yes

Standard Hours per Week

Up to 19

Full Time or Part Time?

Part Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

Work schedule variable M-F 8am-5pm and can be adjusted to fit class schedule.

Is this a work study job?

No

VP Area

Academic Affairs

Department

00068 - Mechanical Engineering

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$14-$15 per hour

Close Date

11/04/2026

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