Job Details
Under the supervision of the Director, the person in this position will maintain facilities and equipment for the School of Art academic faculty to facilitate their ongoing teaching and creative research responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintaining all portable and fixed equipment and tools as directed
Responsible for property and inventory control protocols
Assemble new equipment and furniture as directed
Performing general maintenance in all studios
Assisting the Director in handling safety concerns and questions
Operating and maintaining a variety of specialized equipment, hand and power tools, and occasionally moving and carrying heavy equipment and materials.
Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Demonstrated competence using, maintaining, and repairing a wide variety of power and hand tools.
General knowledge of art processes and materials
Strong organizational and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
General knowledge of foundry, ceramic, welding and cutting equipment.
The Successful Candidate Will
The ability to work with a diverse group of people.
The ability to prioritize the needs of faculty and staff
The ability to troubleshoot and solve various mechanical problems not related to areas covered by Facilities Services.
The ability to repair and maintain machinery, i.e. power and hand tools, printmaking, woodshop, metalsmithing and ceramics tools and equipment.
Experience with a variety of power tools; general knowledge of carpentry, electrical systems, plumbing systems and ventilation systems.
Maintain a consistent 30 hr a week work schedule, likely to include two day and two early evening shifts per week. (To be negotiated with supervisor)
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
Ability to transport 75 lbs., work in cramped spaces, and ascend tall ladders. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties?
No