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Art Studio Technician and Safety Manager - College of Arts, Humanities, Sciences

Art Studio Technician and Safety Manager - College of Arts, Humanities, Sciences

MediabistroAzusa, CA, United States
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APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is pleasing to God and edifying to one another. The Art Studio Technician and Safety Manager will oversee all safety training and related concerns within the Department of Art and Design within the School of Art (CAHST). This person will be responsible for assisting the chair in the preparation of the Art and Design classes / classrooms. The technician will be a Journeyman conducting maintenance, inspection, construction, and repairs while coordinating all work through the appropriate partnering departments such as the Risk, Safety, and Emergency Management Department and, the Facilities Maintenance Department The Art Tech & Safety Manager is expected to oversee the work by outside contractors to ensure that work projects are completed promptly, and coordinates all supply-equipment orders, receiving and restocking as needed. Required Education

  • Bachelor of Arts or equivalent.

Required Experience

  • Five years of experience in contractor / subcontracting experience or related field. Five years of experience in contractor / subcontracting experience or related field.
  • Primary Duties / Essential Functions

    Safety Management

    Assists the Department of Art and Design Department Chair in implementing and overseeing the policies and procedures of the Department of Art and Design as it relates to classrooms, equipment usage, safety, repair, and purchase.

  • Supervises, leads, assists, and independently completes installation, repairs, and maintenance of art and design equipment and systems as appropriate. Inventories and orders needed equipment.
  • Maintains safe and clean work conditions in all Art and Design Department areas, Art Building-East Campus, Art and Design classrooms and Galleries-West Campus, Art and Design Office and classrooms, Building 1-West Campus.
  • Maintains ceramic kilns and foundry equipment.
  • Services all power tools and potter’s wheels.
  • Works with facilities management to keep all systems safe and efficient.
  • Receives and inventories ordered supplies, equipment and materials and maintains records of purchase orders, equipment and supplies.
  • Responsible for the set-up of labs in preparation for various art and design classes working closely with the chair to assist the faculty, staff and students. Cleans or supervises cleaning of labs / prep areas after labs.
  • Maintains an inventory of hazardous substances and corresponding Material Data Safety Sheets.
  • Oversees personal protective equipment, its proper function, arranging for repairs when necessary.
  • Responsible for the training of all Art and Design Professors and up to 200 students per semester who :
  • Use power and hand tools and create a safety sign-off system that gives faculty and students clearance to use tools.

  • Work with hazardous materials in the areas of proper use, disposal, etc.
  • Will train adjuncts in coordinating with the lead professor in each discipline.
  • Create, post, and maintain all safety signage for the Art and Design areas.
  • Report to supervisor any unsafe or improper material uses, disposals or techniques with recommendations for correction or improvements.
  • Directs student workers with input from the Department of Art Chair and Program Coordinator.
  • Completes regular performance evaluations of student workers : custodial student worker assigned to clean all the Art and Design areas, Gallery / Exhibition student worker, Graduate student worker, Photography Lab student technician, Ceramics Lab student technician.
  • Must be available to assist faculty in demonstrating safe tool usage to students at a variety of hours during the week.
  • Take lead role in developing plans for future Art and Design Building or any room improvements in conjunction with Art and Design Department Chair and architect in compliance with due process in conjunction with Facilities.
  • Creates, builds, and supervises a “Check-Out” room for students to have limited, time specific access to power tools.
  • Assist in redesigning of Art and Design rooms, including layout, furniture positioning and workflow patterns.
  • Troubleshoot all art and design equipment, classrooms and systems to prevent possible accidents or misuse.
  • Direct training of Art faculty, staff and students in proper handling of accident and injury situations.
  • All safety development plans will be processed through the Safety & Risk Manager in the Risk, Safety, and Emergency Management Department in compliance with policies and procedures of APU.
  • Maintain professional appearance and functionality of all exhibition venues and critique “walls” in studios.
  • Attend all Art and Design meetings and events as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Regular, punctual attendance as required by the supervisor based on department needs.
  • Performs other duties as required by the supervisor.
  • Technician Equipment Maintenance

    Building / Room(s) : (Duke 300-301)

    Woodworking Equipment : Table saw, band saw, drill press, miter saw, bench sanders and assorted hand-held power tools.

  • Welding Equipment : Lincoln arc welder, TIG welder, and Oxy Acetylene welders (Loading Dock)
  • Wax-working station with 2 “hot pots”
  • Bench grinding station with 3 grinders
  • Compressor
  • And additional equipment as needed.
  • Tool “Check out” room.
  • Sinks
  • Building / Room(s) : (ARTC 5- ceramics)
  • 4 Gas Kilns

  • 1 Electric Kiln
  • 1 Clay mixer
  • Potter’s wheels (18)
  • Clay recycling barrels (12)
  • Wedging table
  • Ceramic ware carts
  • Slab roller
  • Extruder
  • Spray booth with compressor
  • Sinks
  • Building / Room(s) : (Foundry)
  • 1 Casting sand-pit

  • 1 Foundry furnace
  • 1 burn-out kiln
  • Foundry tools and accessories
  • Safety suits and assorted hand tools
  • Building / Room(s) : (Duke 304, 305 – printmaking, painting and drawing)
  • Printing presses and equipment

  • 24 drawing “horses”
  • 24 painting easels
  • Other related equipment
  • Sinks
  • Building / Room(s) : (ARTC 7 – photography)
  • Film and paper drier

  • Photography cove
  • 12 enlargers
  • Print washer and sink
  • Dark room wet printing
  • Film processing room
  • Skills

  • OSHA Compliance awareness.
  • Skilled in the technical aspects of 3-D design, ceramics, and sculpture.
  • Advanced skills or certificates in :
  • Carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, plastering, welding / fabricating, or general contractor / maintenance.

  • Supervise, lead and assist others with construction, installation, maintenance, repair and preparation / cleanup work and / or independently performs work involving non-routine and complex maintenance and repair of buildings, equipment, fixtures, etc.
  • Operates various basic and complex hand and power tools including calibration and test equipment.
  • Ability to read, interpret and / or prepare complex reports and correspondence such as operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and blueprints.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of co-workers, faculty, staff and / or students of the University
  • Ability to apply concepts of algebra and geometry.
  • Ability to apply detailed understanding to carry out vague instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Ability to solve complex problems involving many variables in unusual situations.
  • Must be familiar with using a personal computer operating in a Windows-based environment to perform basic functions, or should have the ability to learn PC skills with structured training.
  • Ability to operate / or learn to operate a variety of lab and instructional equipment.
  • Able to perform record-keeping and inventory functions
  • Trained in and have the ability to practice safety procedures and to instruct and train others.
  • Mental Demands

  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
  • Organized, detail-oriented with ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to perform duties with little supervision.
  • Able to perform and complete multiple projects at once.
  • Ability to learn procedures and retain information.
  • Interpersonal skills with students, faculty, and staff to help create a community of people with shared artistic, ministry, and service goals.
  • In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students.
  • Physical Demands

  • Intermittent sitting and standing, using tools, assisting faculty and students.
  • Hearing and speaking demands.
  • Ability to conduct business at other offices on campus.
  • Able to lift, grasp, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • The ability to change projects / tools due to priority shifts.
  • Work will be conducted between different locations on campus, east and west campuses and other regional campuses as needed.
  • May be asked to operate University vehicles including vans, “putts”, forklifts and “man-lift” devices.
  • Visual Demands

  • Reading, computer monitor.
  • Measuring, calculating, cutting and assembling.
  • Environment

  • Ambient temperatures outdoors with intense heat from kilns and furnaces.
  • Exposure to potentially hazardous materials, such as fumes, dust, etc.
  • Technologies

    Proficient in Google Apps., Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.

    Compensation

  • Grade 9 : $23.58 to $27.12 is the hourly compensation for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package.
  • Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe' , our 'mission statement ', and our ' statement of faith '.

    You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here : http : / / www.apu.edu / stories /

    Azusa Pacific University will conduct a background check on all final candidates.

    Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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