Job Opp: PT Woodshop Technician @ Texas Tech University

[Brigitte Martin]

Position Class Title	Technician III
Extended Job Title	Part-time Woodshop Technician
Requisition No.	85647
Job Category	Service/Maintenance
Organization	B62001-School of Art
Position Number	T92738
Position Description	Performs skilled mechanical and/or analytical duties in the coordination and completion of projects. Work is performed under general guidelines using established procedures and evaluated on results obtained. May supervise subordinate employees.
Major/Essential Functions	Supervise the use of shop equipment by faculty and students and enforces safety policies and procedures. Instructs and certifies faculty, staff, students in proper use of shop equipment and tools. Assists faculty and students with solving technical design problems. Supervise the circulation of hand tools and supervises use of all shop equipment. Maintains, rebuilds or replaces shop equipment as needed. Orders supplies used in woodshop and maintains shop inventory. Supervises and trains assistants in use of shop equipment and procedures. Conducts class orientation sessions for student users (equipment, tools and safety orientation sessions). Keeps shop and equipment clean. Performs maintenance, repair and construction as needed(requests by department chairperson, faculty and staff). Thorough knowledge of art processes and advanced technical skills in woodworking, metal and structural fabrication. Thorough knowledge of safety policies and procedures according to standard trade practices. Ability to perform skilled work required in operation of woodshop and related 3-D areas in department (3-D design, ceramics, metalsmithing and jewelry design, sculpture). Ability to oversee technical usage and management of the woodshop; to perform work without supervision according to standard trade practices; to train and supervise student employee(s); to establish and enforce shop policies and procedures. Leadership ability to initiate, research, plan and develop woodshop facility. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with multi-discipline faculty and students, gallery director and campus-wide maintenance and health/safety personnel. Part-time woodshop support during evenings and other scheduled times.
Occasional Duties	Other duties as assigned by supervisor/department chairperson.
Qualifications	High school or equivalent and four years experience. Additional job related education may substitute for required experience on a year for year basis. This is a Security Sensitive Level I Position: Applicants for this position will be subject to a police records check and may be required to be fingerprinted.
Preferred Qualifications	• MFA degree in Studio Art with advanced skills in woodworking, metal, and structural fabrication. • Thorough knowledge of the equipment, tools, safety practices of the trade. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Minimum BFA relevant art background in 3-D technical processes with 2 years shop maintenance experience. • Individual must have broad knowledge of art facilities and technical process in addition to shop maintenance experience, related repair and construction capability, along with student supervisory ability.
Security Sensitive?	Yes
Security Level (TTU only)	Level I
Does this position work in a research laboratory?	No
If yes, are select agents used in this laboratory?
Pay Basis	Semi-Monthly (Non-Exempt)
Job Type	Part Time
Campus/Unit	Texas Tech University
Work Location	Lubbock
Zip Code	79409
Job Open Date	04/17/2012
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Physical Demands
Salary Grade	509
Hourly Pay Range	11.45 - 16.28
Monthly Pay Range
Internal Candidates Only?	No
Internal Cand Open Date
Internal Cand Closing Date
EEO Statement:	The entities of the Texas Tech University System are Equal Opportunity Employers and employ without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran, or other protected classes.
Quick Link	http://jobs.texastech.edu:80/postings/45065