Woodshop Safety Assistant (Student) – Tool Oversight & Training

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's UVA Department of Art is seeking a student to fill a Student Woodshop Safety Assistant position in the Studio art building. The role requires a basic understanding of hand and power tools, plus woodshop experience and the ability to work independently with initiative.

Responsibilities include shop oversight, training students in safe tool use, maintaining cleanliness, and following OSHA and local safety rules.

Qualifications

• Experience with hand and power tools is required.
• UVA student and Work-Study eligibility preferred.
• Must follow oral and written instructions and work with colleagues and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Keep woodshop and metalshop clean and safe.
• Train students on tool usage and safety.

Skills

Hand tools experience

Power tools experience

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Current UVA student

Work-Study eligibility preferred

Tools

Woodshop tools

Shop safety

Job description

The University of Virginia's UVA Department of Art is seeking a student to fill a Student Woodshop Safety Assistant position in the Studio art building. The role requires a basic understanding of hand and power tools, plus woodshop experience and the ability to work independently with initiative.

Responsibilities include shop oversight, training students in safe tool use, maintaining cleanliness, and following OSHA and local safety rules.