Water Level Sensor Deployment Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

This temporary position supports Clemson University field operations related to water level monitoring, applied research, and infrastructure data collection. The technician deploys and services monitoring equipment, assembles sensor enclosures, supports deployment planning and permitting activities, and may assist with organizing and supervising student deployment teams. Other duties as assigned.

• 70% – Essential:
  Deploy, service, and maintain water level sensors at field locations. Assemble and build water level sensor enclosures and associated hardware. Organize, coordinate, and assist in managing student deployment and field support teams, as applicable.
• 20% – Essential:
  Obtain required permissions and prepare, submit, and file encroachment permits and related documentation as necessary. Maintain accurate records of deployments, maintenance activities, GPS locations, and equipment inventory.
• 10% – Essential:
  Use RTK GPS or high‑accuracy GNSS equipment to precisely locate, document, and verify installed water level sensors. Assist with deployment planning, including site reconnaissance, coordination with partners, and scheduling.

• Education:
  
  High School or Equivalent
• Work Experience:
  
  1+ years work experience in a clinical or research setting.

• Education:
  
  1st Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree
• Licenses:
  Driver’s License Class D normal < 26,000 and clean driving record.
• Work Experience:
  
  2+ years hands‑on technical or fabrication experience, such as basic CAD design, 3D printing, prototyping, woodworking, or general mechanical assembly.
• Experience with environmental monitoring equipment, field instrumentation, or sensor deployment projects.
• Experience using RTK GPS or survey‑grade GNSS systems.
• Familiarity with permitting, right‑of‑way, or encroachment processes.
• Experience organizing or supervising student or technical field teams.
• Experience with GIS.

Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

Acts as Lead – guides the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

No Budget Responsibilities – no fiscal responsibility for the department’s budget.

• Stand for prolonged period.
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period.
• Walk or move about.
• Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.
• Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder).
• Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl).
• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself.
• Recognize or inspect visually.
• Move, transport, raise or lower.
• Extend hands or arms in any direction.
• Perceive, observe, clarity of vision.

• Exposure to heat or cold.
• Wet or humid.
• Noise.
• Vibration.
• Mechanical hazards.
• Overnight Travel.

Standard

Hours:

28

Anticipated Hourly Rate: $23.00
Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson’s compensation guidelines.

Normal Operations – required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected to work on‑site during emergency situations.

Clemson, SC

31 March, 2026

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. If eligible, veterans may receive preference if they meet the job’s minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD‑214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources. To

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