Ceramics Technician

University of Hartford; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Hartford seeks a skilled technician to operate and maintain the Art School's Ceramics studios and equipment in West Hartford, CT. This role supports students, faculty, and staff with equipment use and safety, while enforcing access policies and contributing to the university’s education mission.

The incumbent will manage inventories, assist with project feedback, coordinate kiln schedules, and liaise with Facilities and external vendors for maintenance, all within an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in academic studio environments preferred.
• Ability to operate and maintain ceramics equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with and provides feedback to students with regard to project completion.
• Maintains awareness of trends and advances within ceramics.
• Maintains inventories of instructional supplies and equipment and orders supplies as necessary.
• Researches, recommends and purchases equipment within budget to ensure efficient operations.
• Provides safety awareness and training in ceramics programs and trains students in kiln firing and safety.
• Coordinates a kiln-firing schedule for the department.
• Provides regular updates to the supervisor on departmental conditions.
• Maintains good working relationships with Facilities and vendors for maintenance and clean-up.
• Complies with OSHA safety standards.

Skills

Safety awareness

Student mentoring

Diversity collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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

Hiring Range The budgeted starting salary for this position will be $18.60 to $20.32 dependent 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 Number PS1239P

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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Technical School, Certification or Apprenticeship
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Knowledge of a highly advanced professional discipline. (e.g., Ph.D, M.D., J.D., or equivalent doctoral degree required.)
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Website
  • Other

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation - Staff
• Statement on Inclusive Excellence and Belonging

200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117