Part-Time Studio Art Technician with Digital Skills

The Studio Art Technician works in conjunction with faculty and existing CVPA staff to ensure the safe efficient healthy and continuous operation of studio spaces and art equipment (both digital and traditional) across the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA). The position supports faculty and students by maintaining digital and traditional art equipment managing supplies and promoting a safe well-organized learning environment across all studio disciplines.

This generalist position ensures that all studios disciplines such as ceramics sculpture metals painting printmaking photography (digital and darkroom) weaving/materials studies design and digital fabricationremain fully functional safe and prepared for student and faculty use. The technician provides maintenance repair troubleshooting inventory management and safety oversight while coordinating with faculty staff and the Deans Office to meet instructional and curriculum needs.

• Bachelors degree in Studio Art Fine Arts Industrial Arts or related field preferred; equivalent technical training or professional experience may substitute.
• Experience with a range of tools and equipment used in studio art facilities including fabrication and digital fabrication tools (for example: CNC digital looms kilns laser cutters.)
• Experience maintaining and repairing art studio and/or industrial equipment. One or more years preferred.
• Familiarity with EHS standards and safe handling of hazardous materials.

• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude; ability to diagnose and repair varied studio equipment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to train and supervise student assistants and collaborate effectively with faculty and staff.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Applications & resumes will be accepted until the position is filled however; to ensure full considerationapplication materials should be received no later than the end of day on January 25 2026.

The starting salary for this position is$20.80 hourly based on the AFSCMECollective Bargaining Agreement.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax mail or e-mail any documentation.

Successful interviews reference checks background clearances (PA Criminal Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance) and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

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