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Ceramics TechnicianUniversity of Hartford • West Hartford, CT, United States
Ceramics Technician

Ceramics Technician

University of Hartford • West Hartford, CT, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Ceramics Technician

FLSA Classification

NE

Reports to

Associate Dean, HAS

Salary Range

H1

Weeks Per Year

52

Work Week

40 hours (minimum)

Position Summary

Assumes responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the Art School's Ceramics studios and equipment. Serves as a resource to other technicians, faculty, staff and students regarding use of the Ceramics Facilities and equipment. Complies with and enforces facility access policies and procedures. Performs all duties in full support of the University's brand, understanding that the positive and effective execution of these duties are instrumental to the University of Hartford's core business - the education of students.

Hiring Range

Budgeted starting salary is $18.60 to $20.30 per hour, depending upon experience

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Assists with and provides feedback to students with regard to project completion. Maintains awareness of trends and advances within the field of Ceramics. Maintains departmental inventories of instructional supplies and equipment, orders supplies as necessary and appropriate. Researches, recommends and purchases equipment as necessary, within the constraints of an established budget in an effort to ensure prudent fiscal management and effective departmental operations.
  • Provides safety awareness and training in ceramics programs. Acts as a positive role model in the safe handling of materials and equipment. Trains students in the safe and proper firing of gas and electric kilns. Coordinates a kiln-firing schedule for the department.
  • Provides regular feedback and updates to the supervisor on conditions and events within the Ceramics Department.
  • Establishes, cultivates and maintains effective working relationships with the Facilities Department as well as necessary external vendors to schedule maintenance and ensure proper clean-up of the ceramics studio. Assumes responsibility for the understanding of, and adherence to, Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety and health standards.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

PS1146P

Working Conditions

Stockroom or warehouse

High dust, dirt, grease environment

Requires safety training and / or protective devices Requires exposure to moving machinery and / or vehicles

Works with poor ventilation or with regular exposure to odors

Regular exposure to chemicals and solvents

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

Physical Effort

Intermittently sitting, standing, stooping

Typically standing and / or walking

Typically pushing and / or pulling

Requires repeated reaching by extending hand(s) and / or arm(s) in any direction

Heavy lifting or carrying 51 lbs. or more

Climbing ladders or scaffolds Using equipment requiring high dexterity

Requires good hearing

Requires good near or distance vision

Requires distinguishing colors and / or depth perception to judge distances

Requires feeling to perceive an object's size, shape, temperature or texture by means of senses in the skin

Special Skills

The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

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