Wood Shop Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
08/03/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17287N
Job Title
UU Student - Labor
Working Title
UU Student - Labor
Career Progression Track
SJ
Track Level
L1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
Yes
Standard Hours per Week
up to 20 hours/week
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
M-F variable hours depending on departmental needs and student schedule. Some weekend shifts may be available.
Is this a work study job?
No
VP Area
President
Department
00074 - Art/Art History Department
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
Will pay no less than 7.25
Close Date
09/01/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Work study positions within the Art & Art History Department include being cross-trained in the following positions:

• Office Administrative Support
• Gittins Gallery Attendant
• Photo Lab Support
• Wood Shop Assistant

Responsibilities
Students may be assigned to do one or more of the following:

• Supervise the wood shop. Assist students and faculty as needed. Safety training will be required.
• Assist with daily office tasks such as scanning, sorting mail, answering phones, and helping students at the window. Will be assigned tasks as needed.
• Be an attendant at the Gittins Gallery
• Other lab monitoring may be needed depending on departmental demands
• Open communication is required
• Will have a set schedule
• Will follow guidelines and trainings per department

Minimum Qualifications
This job posting is only available to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year. Please login to CIS and go to the Finance/Financial Aid section to view your Financial Aid Status. If you have not received a Federal Work-Study Award, then do not complete and submit this application. Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.
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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.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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