Mesonet Technician

Requisition Number: S_240512

Department: School of Natural Resources-0844

Description of Work:

The Nebraska Mesonet operates more than 70 stations in 49 counties to monitor the environment. These observations include air and soil temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, precipitation, solar radiation, and soil moisture. As a Mesonet Technician, you will:

• Install new weather stations and instrumentation and calibrate the equipment as needed
• Perform weather station instrumentation and field maintenance to ensure data continuity
• Diagnose equipment issues and coordinate repair and service
• Keep accurate data of work performed and required maintenance
• Engage with landowners and clients to maintain and foster relationships
• Wire and/or program dataloggers and sensors

Job requirements include the ability to work outside, operate power and hand tools safely, and lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis. Attention to detail and quality of work performed, along with the ability to travel within Nebraska for periods of up to 5 days at a time, is also required. At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we are committed to advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and contributing to the global community.

We invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits including:

• Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependents
• Retirement plans with university match
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• A diverse and inclusive workplace

We are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference! The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: .

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Engineering, Electronics or other appropriate technical field plus one year environmental monitoring equipment or related experience. Equivalent education/experience considered.
• Experience must demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to operate MS Office suite.
• Ability to lift and carry 50+ pounds on a regular basis and climb ladders.
• Experience safely operating hand/power tools.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet University driver eligibility requirements.
• Ability to travel out of town for up to 5 days in a row on a regular basis, especially from May – October.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working outside in varying and extreme weather conditions.
• Experience operating heavy equipment (e.g., skid steer) and driving truck with trailer.
• Experience working unsupervised on projects in remote locations.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technical skills (e.g., wiring electronics, programming dataloggers, and performing data quality checks)

Posted Salary: $20.00/hr minimum

Job Type: Full-Time

About University of Nebraska Lincoln

With over 25,000 students, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a diverse educational insitution with international stature. The intellectual center for the state of Nebraska and beyond, we are a land-grant, top tier national research-extensive insitution. Part of the Big Ten conference, Big Ten Academic Alliance, our mission includes growing relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives.