Glass Studio Technician

The Glass Studio Technician works within the Sculpture Dimensional Studies (SDS) Division in the School of Art and Design at The New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. This position is responsible for the oversight, maintenance, and safe operation of all SDS glass facilities, including all areas of glassblowing, glass casting, and the neon studio, as well as the hot shop, kiln room, flat glass shop, cold shop, and glass related equipment in plaster and wax areas.

This is a highly hands-on, technical position responsible for ensuring all equipment, materials, and facilities are maintained, safe, and fully operational to support teaching, research, and visiting artists year-round. The technician works closely with faculty and collaborates with SDS technical staff, student workers, and university departments.

The Glass Studio Technician is responsible for the insta

Uation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of specialized glass equipment and systems. This includes oversight of ventilation, plumbing, electrical, electronic, gas, and combustion systems, as we{{ as coordination with Facilities, Maintenance, IT, and Environmental Health & Safety. Responsibilities also include maintaining compliance with safety standards (fire codes, ADA, MSOS, chemical storage and disposal), coordinating inspections and renovations, and supporting the implementation and enforcement of studio safety protocols.

While this position will assist faculty with demonstrations and support the enforcement of studio protocols, it is not a teaching role.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining Alfred University's significant investment in glass facilities and ensuring a safe, uninterrupted, and high-quality educational environment.

This position/title is covered by the CSEA, Local 749 union contract. The successful candidate will be a member of the CSEA, Local 749 bargaining unit.

Rate: $24.48-$25.89, 40hrs/week, Union Grade 3

Reponsbilities Includes:

• Maintaining and updating preventative maintenance schedules and task lists
• Managing inventory and procurement of materials and consumables Training and supervising student workers and technical apprentices Coordinating with other technical staff to support studio operations
• Serving as an emergency responder in the event of furnace outages.

Requirements:

• Preferred:
  Bachelor's Degree with minimum four years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficiency, technical knowledge, and ability to operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of glass and sculpture related equipment, including but not limited to, furnaces, kilns, neon manifold, neon and flame working torches, and cold working equipment (flat laps, belt sanders, grinders, lathes, saws, etc.)
• Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of motor controls, machining, burner systems, kiln construction and monitoring equipment.
  • Proficiency with attention to detail in welding, woodworking, fabricating and mechanical skills.
  • Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, ventilation, and gas systems.
  • Must be familiar with and update knowledge of health and safety standards.
  • bility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to independently learn new skills and technical information.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate policies, procedures, information, ideas, and instructions effectively to a wide range of skill levels, personalities, and backgrounds.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from faculty, visiting artists, techs, students and the general public.
  • Ability to write clear reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to prepare and track budgets, procure quotes, and build relationships with vendors.
  • Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively; well organized, detail oriented, and able to work with a wide range of people (faculty, students, staff) with a variety of skill levels.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and ability to print signage.
  • Must communicate by email and Trello project management platform.
  • The capacity to communicate effectively in a…