Careers at UMass Amherst

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Current opportunities

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HVAC & Refrigeration Mechanic I UMass Amherst
Installs, maintains, operates, repairs and/or initiates repairs on building systems such as pneumatic/electric, electronic, electro-mechanical controls, refrigeration, air conditioning, equipment and related heating and ventilation (HVAC) systems, and their related controllers and controlled devices. Employing the use and need of specialized testing and monitoring, diagnostic equipment; works synchronously with Control Technicians / trade personnel maintaining the building systems integrity, exercises functional supervision of other employees performing related repair and maintenance activities.
Research Analyst (Hybrid Opportunity) UMass Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute (UMDI) Economic & Public Policy Research group (EPPR) provides customized economic and demographic data analysis and policy studies on topics of interest to policymakers in government, business, and academia. The Research Analyst supports project implementation working under the direction of experienced UMDI research professionals. Research Analysts’ work focuses primarily on activities related to data collection, analysis, and reporting of findings. The position may entail writing duties and some independent project tasks.
Clerk IV (Office Manager) UMass Amherst
Under supervision of the Director of Substance Misuse Prevention Strategy, the Office Manager (Clerk IV) performs administrative and project work support for Campus Life and Wellbeing (CLAW)
Technical Specialist I (Dig Safe) UMass Amherst
The Utilities Mechanical Technical Specialist I (Dig Safe) receives and processes all requests for any excavation throughout the campus grounds. Serves as a primary contact for the University with Dig Safe headquarters, submits mapping of excavation (s), receives, records and communicates Dig Safe confirmation numbers to various groups throughout the campus, Dig Safe Headquarters, and to contractor(s). Maintains Dig Safe files and reports for the campus. Investigates and reports violations of Massachusetts Statute Chapter 82, Section 40 to appropriate authorities for action. Under general supervision, the Technical Specialist I performs skilled technical and mechanical duties to support operation, maintenance, and repair of campus Utility and Mechanical systems.
Departmental Assistant (Line Server) - Spring 2026 UMass Amherst
The Line Server (Departmental Assistant) assists in the preparation of simple hot and cold foods using food service equipment and standard recipes; serves food to diners; cleans equipment, production areas, serving and dining areas in a food service operation; washes dishes, pots and pans; operates a cash register to make cash sales transactions.

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