Art Studio Technician (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture Studios)

Gettysburg College is currently seeking a part-time Art Studio Technician to work in the Department of Art and Art History.  The Art Studio Technician will work 20 hours per week during the 30 weeks of the academic year, and 250 hours for non-academic year work.  Some evening and weekend hours may be required. A schedule will be determined in conjunction with the Studio faculty.

The Art Studio Technician reports to the Chair of Art and Art History and manages the daily operations of the Studio Art facilities, equipment, and the West Gallery. The Studio Technician is the primary departmental contact with Facilities Services for all maintenance issues and requests. The Studio Technician also maintains studio equipment and provides technical assistance to the faculty and students in the Department of Art and Art History. The Studio Technician assists faculty members with training and supervising students on the proper and safe use of equipment and is responsible for teaching and maintaining best practices regarding cleaning and safety. Regular duties of the Studio Technician include but are not limited to:

Regular duties of the Studio Technician include but are not limited to:

•       Responsible for the daily operation of the art studios during both academic semesters; 

•       Maintains regular email contact with faculty members regarding projects;

•       Submits and monitors all maintenance requests with Facilities Services;

•       Keeps accurate log of work hours including facilities name and/or faculty member name associated with each project;

•       Supervises and instructs students in the safe operation and use of all power and hand tools;

•       Assists faculty with demonstrations pertaining to course projects; 

•       Serves as the Department's Safety Officer; and is department contact with OHSA representative;

•       Educates and supervises student shop users regarding material and equipment safety and appropriate housekeeping practices; maintains safety equipment in good working order;

•       Works with facilities and maintenance to arrange safe storage and disposal of hazardous waste generated from studio classroom use

•       Ensures the security and maintenance of the department tool storage facilities; 

•       Maintains machinery and equipment in good working order, provides general upkeep in studios;

•       Maintains inventory and alerts faculty members regarding stock shortages and equipment needs:

•       Assists with studio setup for specific courses;

•       Regulate use of stationary and portable power tools

•       Orders and obtains materials for studio courses

•       Other duties as assigned.