OPS Art Studio Technician - Pool

University of West Florida; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

University of West Florida in Pensacola seeks an Art Studio Technician in the Art and Design department. Responsibilities include supporting shop spaces: wood, metal, ceramics, photography, printmaking, and spray booth, ensuring a safe, clean, and productive environment for students and faculty.

The role assists with equipment use, monitors safety, organizes supplies, maintains inventory, and helps students access tools and spaces.

Qualifications

• Safety and equipment training provided as needed.
• Ability to work a consistent schedule including evenings or weekends.
• Professionalism and respect in all interactions per UWF Code of Conduct.
• Duties may be assigned by supervising faculty or staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation and maintenance of studio spaces.
• Monitor safety standards and enforce equipment use.
• Organize supplies and maintain inventory.
• Provide general housekeeping for assigned studios.
• Assist students with access to tools and spaces.
• Carry out tasks or projects as assigned by faculty or staff.

Skills

Sculpture

Ceramics

Photography

Printmaking

Job description

POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Classification Title: Technical and Paraprofessional
Working Title: Art Studio Technician - Art and Design
Department:Dept of Art and Design
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Salary Range:$15
Pay Basis:Hourly

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

Art Studio Technicians in the Department of Art & Design support the operation and maintenance of various specialized studio spaces including the wood shop, metal shop, spray booth, ceramics studio, photography studio, and printmaking studio. These roles are essential to maintaining a safe, clean, and productive environment for students and faculty. Responsibilities include assisting with equipment use, monitoring safety standards, organizing supplies, maintaining inventory, and providing general housekeeping for assigned studio areas. Studio technicians also help students with access to tools and spaces, and may be assigned specific tasks or projects by faculty or staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of annual safety and equipment training (provided as needed). Ability to work a consistent schedule, including weekday, evening, or weekend hours. Willingness to perform cleaning, maintenance, and organization duties. Professionalism and respect in all interactions, in accordance with the UWF Code of Conduct. Additional tasks and duties may be assigned by supervising faculty or staff members.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants should be current UWF students with relevant coursework in areas such as sculpture, ceramics, photography, or printmaking. Safety and equipment training is required and will be provided if needed. Candidates should be reliable, organized, and available to work some evenings and weekends. Professionalism and respectful interaction with students, faculty, and staff are essential.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

• This position requires a criminal background screening.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: Multiple
Work Hours: Dependent on course schedule
FTE:0.225
Closing Date:01/25/2026