Ceramics Technician

Cleveland State University; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland State University in Cleveland, OH, seeks a staff member to maintain ceramics facilities and provide technical/instructional support to students and faculty. The role involves preparing clay and glazes, loading/unloading kilns, and organizing classroom setups for teaching a variety of classes.

Strong interpersonal skills are required to interact professionally with internal and external customers, plus a commitment to safety procedures and proper equipment use.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ceramics or related field or equivalent experience.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with students and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ceramics facilities and provide technical/instructional support to students and faculty.
• Prepare clay and glazes for classes and load/unload kilns as needed.
• Organize supplies and set up classrooms for teaching diverse classes.

Skills

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in ceramics or related field

Job description

Cleveland State University
Engaged Learning

Maintains ceramics facilities and provides technical/instructional support to students and faculty in the safe operation of ceramics equipment. Maintains records of equipment and material inventory. Receives and processes palletized materials following safety protocols. Prepares clay and glazes for students. Organizes supplies and sets up classroom for teaching a variety of classes. Loads, fires, and unloads kilns as necessary. Interacts professionally with all internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ceramics or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related professional or academic experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience assisting in maintaining ceramic facilities in an educational setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and other internal/external groups.
• Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures specified by equipment/supply manufacturers.

Requisition Number

Requisition Number PT0703926S

Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting