Visual Arts Studio Technician

Primary Function:

Maintains the Visual Art Building sculpture, drawing, and painting studios, and assists studio art faculty.

This position receives direct supervision in which assignments and instructions are clearly and regularly explained. Completed assignments are routinely reviewed by the supervisor for correctness.

• Career Band: NE9
• Hourly position
• Term Position
  • Target Hire Date:
    As soon as possible.
  • This position has an end date of June 30, 2027.

• Maintenance of studios and equipment for sculpture, drawing, and painting studios
• Installation and deinstallation of exhibits in Carlos Gallery and elsewhere for special events
• Equipment and safety demonstrations for students
• Assist students in use of equipment and techniques
• Provide guidance and instruction for work-study students

Judgment and discretion as to the use of established policies are required to perform the essential duties of this position.

Woodworking, metal fabrication & welding, computers, 3d printers, CNC cutter, laser cutter, foundry, spray booth, and printing equipment

Student Contact: Assists students with use of studio equipment and techniques; oversees work-study students

Internal (Operations Committee, Faculty, Administrative department heads): Works with studio art faculty and interacts with Facilities Management personnel

External (Regents & Trustees, government officials or agencies, visitors, parents, other institutions, colleges, or companies, suppliers): Interacts with suppliers

High school

Woodworking machinery, metalworking, computer modeling

Woodworking, metalworking, computer modeling, Adobe Creative Suite

• Woodworking, metalworking studio - dusty, messy
• Digital computer lab

• Ability to stand
• Squat,
• Bend,
• Lift and move 50 lbs or more,
• Operate machinery and tools of various sizes.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive a vehicle for the University.