| Manager, Laboratory/Facilities Support |
| Posting Number |
req23600 |
| Department |
Aerospace & Mechanical Engr |
| Department Website Link |
https://ame.engineering.arizona.edu/ |
| Location |
Main Campus |
| Address |
1130 N. Mountain Ave., Tucson, AZ 85721 USA |
| Position Highlights |
This position supports a wide range of departmental operations, including administrative tasks such as managing key and CatCard requests, coordinating space assignments, and serving as the point of contact for University of Arizona Police Department (UAPD) Amer-X Security, Inc., and student organizations. It oversees building maintenance by addressing minor repairs, facilities requests, custodial issues, and office cleanouts. The role also manages non-educational lab needs, including equipment disposal, lab renovations, hazardous waste handling, and safety enforcement. In educational labs, responsibilities include maintaining consumable inventories, equipment upkeep, in-class tech support, and assisting with installation or removal of lab equipment. The position also contributes to long-term lab improvements and support Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) related activities tied to Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME) teaching laboratories. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here. |
| Duties & Responsibilities |
Educational Laboratory Tasks
- Managing consumable inventories.
- Maintaining/fixing equipment.
- Tech support of equipment during classes.
- Involvement in the installation/training of new equipment added to teaching laboratories and discarding old equipment.
- Longer-term improvements/renovations to the teaching laboratories.
- Assisting ABET requirements related to teaching laboratories.
Department Administrative Tasks
- Key/CatCard requests.
- Space assignment/availability.
- Being the point of contact for UAPD/Amer-X, etc.
- Being the point of contact for student clubs/organizations.
- Implementing safety protocols provided by Risk Management in teaching and research laboratories.
Building Maintenance Tasks
- Minor repairs.
- Facilities requests.
- Custodial issues.
- Office cleanout
Non-Educational Laboratory Tasks
- Surplusing/disposing of old equipment
- Lab cleanouts and renovations.
- Hazardous waste disposal.
- Enforcing safety procedures/handling safety issues.
- Assist new faculty members with setting up their laboratories, ensuring awareness of campus resources (machine shops, maintenance), and safety protocols.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advance learning attained through professional level experience required.
- Minimum of 3 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Master's degree in engineering, a science-related filed, or business administration.
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Full Time/Part Time |
Full Time |
| Number of Hours Worked per Week |
40 |
| Job FTE |
1.0 |
| Work Calendar |
Fiscal |
| Job Category |
Research |
| Benefits Eligible |
Yes - Full Benefits |
| Rate of Pay |
$65,687 - $85,393 |
| Compensation Type |
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) |
| Grade |
9 |
| Compensation Guidance |
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator. |
| Career Stream and Level |
M1 |
| Job Family |
Research & Lab |
| Job Function |
Research |
| Type of criminal background check required: |
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) |
| Number of Vacancies |
1 |
| Target Hire Date |
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| Expected End Date |
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| Contact Information for Candidates |
Farzad Mashayek
mashayek@arizona.edu |
| Open Date |
8/13/2025 |
| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Documents Needed to Apply |
Resume and Cover Letter |
| Special Instructions to Applicant |
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| Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report |
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu. |
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University of Arizona
life insurance, vision insurance, sick time
Aug 14, 2025