Description

Checkout assistants help run and maintain the PAT equipment checkout system.

This position often has a lot of downtime that can be spent on either a personal project (see Additional Responsibilities) or class work.

Pay

$15 an hour

General Responsibilities

• Be attentive to the equipment checkout table during your scheduled time, or find a substitute to fill in
• Utilize Cheqroom to fulfill equipment reservations, checkout equipment, and return equipment
• Assist students with basic functions of equipment they are borrowing
• Ensure equipment is only reserved for classwork or department-approved research projects
• Identify damaged or missing items and parts
• 30 minutes of your weekly time will be spent:
  • Completing weekly organizing tasks
  • Cleaning and organizing the equipment depot
  • Ensuring rechargeable items are plugged in to charge when not in use
  • Assisting with tagging, bagging, and cataloging new equipment
• Submit a brief report of tasks completed at the end of each work session
• Attend a training session at the beginning of employment

What we are expecting from your application

• Authenticity and brevity are valued in your application.
• Please submit a resume.
• A cover letter is not required.
• References are not required.
• If we suspect any part of your application was generated by AI, it will be quietly rejected. 
• Your application is reviewed exclusively by a human. No algorithms or AI are used for application review.

Qualifications

Checkout assistants must:

• Be an actively enrolled as a student at the University of Michigan
• Have a basic understanding of different types of audio equipment and cables
• Be honest, responsible, punctual, and consistent
• Know how to correctly wrap cables or be willing to learn
• Have strong communication skills and ability to respond to emails and messages promptly

Time commitment

• Normal operating hours are 2pm to 6pm
• Around 2 to 15 hours per week (additional hours possible)
• Generally consistent weekly schedule
• Must be able to work weekends
• Must find a substitute when unable to attend a shift