Studio Technician - CLAY and METALS
Studio Technician - CLAY and METALS
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USD 23 - 24
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Job Description
The Clay and Metals Studio Technician is responsible for maintaining educational equipment materials and supplies in clay and metals studios in accordance with established policies and procedures and for making recommendations for needed repairs and improvements as evidenced by daily contact and use. The position is responsible for representing the organization and its art programs to local regional and national audiences including instructors assistants students and prospective donors.
Manages routine equipment maintenance evaluating functionality and safety of all equipment to meet education goals.
Weekly cleaning oversight and maintenance of Arrowmonts studios regarding all shop equipment tools materials and spaces.
Identifies equipment problems and presents recommended solutions and improvements as needed.
Works with Program and Studio Manager to establish a regular schedule of studio and equipment repairs and implement repairs according to the schedule and within budgeted guidelines.
Works with other Studio Technicians to effectively maintain studio supplies equipment and scheduling of studio projects and updates.
Contacts and works with Instructors to meet equipment and supply needs of scheduled workshops and special events and prepares studios to meet anticipated needs.
Operates as a purchasing agent for materials and equipment to support educational studios and programming.
Contacts and works with Instructor Assistants to ensure equipment supply needs and all responsibilities are understood and maintained during scheduled workshops and special events.
Coordinates with Supply Store Manager to ensure all materials and supplies needed for workshops and special events that pertain to studio spaces are ordered and accounted for.
Plans and communicates goals and tasks to interns workstudy students and ArtistsinResidence in the studio department under their supervision.
Maintains ongoing list of repairs and improvements supplies and materials needed to meet regular and specific needs for workshops and special events in studios.
Coordinates with Facilities Manager to ensure interior and exterior cleanliness of studio facilities organization of studio machinery and equipment and operability of studio buildings.
Assumes other responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Detailed knowledge and expertise in maintaining fully equipped clay studios kiln rooms and metals studios.
Indepth knowledge of clay and metal as fine craft materials.
Knowledge of other fine craft materials uses and descriptions.
Experience in electrical and mechanical repair as related to kilns and other studio equipment.
Strong communication and organizational skills
Additional knowledge and experience in one or more of the following disciplines:
Metals sculpture fibers and/or textiles
Experience in building and fabrication related to studio space organization or modification.
Experience in plumbing and infrastructure repair related to studio equipment and space.
25 years experience as a dedicated studio technician at an arts education institution.
Computer skills in various Microsoft programs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position is physically demanding and requires the employee to walk unaided up and down hills and over uneven terrain bend stoop reach above their head have use of fine and gross motor skills and work in close quarters. The position requires the ability to work on ladders use chainsaws operate a Bobcat forklift and drive various types of vehicles off campus. The employee must have a current drivers license. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects or boxes weighing up to 50 lbs. The employee must have normal visual acuity at near and far distance with correction and hear the spoken word with correction. The employee must be fluent in English. This position demands frequent exposure to inclement weather. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and to work at a computer. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger handle or touch objects tools or controls and must be able to communicate effectively.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with varying abilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but while workshops are in session some studios do have noise from machinery.
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Arrowmont is committed to creating an antiracist diverse and inclusive workforce and work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Arrowmont strongly encourages people of color women LGBTQ individuals people with disabilities members of ethnic minorities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Arrowmont is committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) it is the policy of Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
