Painting & Drawing Materials Technician

Mac Lean Center, 112 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Painting & Drawing Facilities, maintain the Painting & Drawing Department’s facilities including the Materials & Techniques Studio Lab. Provide technical support to PTDW community and advise on associated materials and resources on a day-to-day basis including material safety best practices.

Staff Administration

• Hire, train, supervise, and provide leadership for student employees working in PTDW Studio Lab in coordination with the Assistant Director of Painting & Drawing Facilities. Submit work authorizations and approve timesheets.
• Coordinate student worker schedule to maintain open lab hours for authorized students and enforce best safety practices.

Equipment and Facilities Management

• Support PTDW Department facilities with a focus on PTDW Studio Lab upkeep and daily functionality.
• Maintains safety standards and provides oversight to ensure that safe material handling and studio conduct are enforced at all times.
• Manage inventory of Studio Lab materials and recommend purchases to support class demonstrations. Maintain inventory and circulate tools and resources using IRFM departmental protocols.
• Monitor and maintain technical equipment and facilitate repair and maintenance of assets in PTDW facilities.
• Create and maintain content for PTDW Studio Lab social media sites.

Curricular Support

• Learn, understand and perform necessary recipes and procedures to prepare materials for faculty demonstrations and student use.
• Coordinate with faculty to ensure equipment and materials are prepared and ready for use in class demonstrations.

• Bachelors degree with study in visual art or BFA preferred
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in a visual arts studio, university art department or similar environment preferred
• Knowledgeable about material and chemical safety issues in contemporary painting
• Strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must be able to stand 70% sit 30%
• Must work occasional evening and weekend hours

• Hiring Range: $45,000 - $53,690

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31.

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