Studio Technician

Studio Technician

The School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences has an outstanding opportunity for a Studio Technician to join their team. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Curriculum and Academic Operations, Studio Technician is a part of the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences (IAS) and supports a variety of courses in designated fields including interdisciplinary visual arts, media production, painting, photography and drawing. Supporting classes taught in the art studio, media production lab, digital media lab, and performance classroom, and in partnership with faculty and campus facilities maintains the classroom inventory and equipment for the spaces. Serves as primary safety officer for designated art lab classroom.

The School of IAS has on average 300 students within the Media & Communication Studies (MCS) and Interdisciplinary Arts (IA) majors, with additional students in the Visual & Media Arts (VMA) minor who participate in courses offered in these various specialized classroom spaces.

Key Responsibilities:

Faculty, Student, and Classroom Support 75%

• Manage and maintain operations and conditions of all designated art studio and media lab spaces; schedule services and coordinate facilities work orders as necessary.
• Maintain equipment in designated studios and co-ordinate repair as necessary in consultation with faculty, staff, UWB facilities, and EH&S.
• Manage requests and access for art and media lab spaces for class scheduling and for activities outside of regular classroom scheduling in consultation with building coordinators and campus safety
• In partnership with IAS faculty, prepare equipment and materials for use in labs and studios. Includes studio lighting, video production, sound system, audio production, spray booth, and other various media, performance, and art equipment.
• Coordinate with faculty and staff to budget and purchase consumables for designated art studio and media lab classes
• In partnership with faculty, assist with the management and maintenance of public art displays on campus.
• Provide technical advice and instruction for students and faculty in the proper operation of assigned media/art software, hardware, and spaces, and appropriate instructional materials stored and utilized within the facility.
• Establish and maintain schedules for use of equipment and materials; maintain records (e.g., number of patrons using facilities, materials circulated, equipment maintenance repairs, etc.)
• Coordinate open studio and lab time for students working outside of class

Art Studio and Media Lab Safety 15%

• Maintain standard operating procedures for lab and studio equipment and processes to be used by faculty, staff, and students.
• Deliver brief and appropriate Health and Safety talks to designated studio/lab classes during the first week of each academic quarter.
• Respond to emergencies and equipment malfunctions that pose a danger to lab and/or building occupants.
• Partner with UW Environmental Health & Safety staff for resources to meet strategic goals and objectives related to safety culture, compliance, and training.
• Act as safety officer in areas of responsibility, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations to provide a safe workplace environment; train and assist faculty and students on safe use of equipment and materials, and provide support for in-class technical demonstrations.
• Oversee and approve disposal or surplus of equipment and materials and coordinate the safe accumulation and collection of hazardous waste.

Academic Operations and Administrative Support- 10%

• Participate in meetings and planning sessions.
• Support hiring and training of various student employees who support studios and lab classrooms and courses
• Support hiring and onboarding of art models
• Provide administrative support as needed

Required Qualifications:

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in specific instructional area OR two years of college course work in major study area AND two years experience in the specific area of operation.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
• Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

Additional Qualifications:

• Effective interpersonal communication skills, demonstrated by past success in a collaborative professional environment
• Ability to form and maintain productive working relationships with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds
• Self-starter with ability to work independently, yet also to collaborate with faculty and other staff to solve problems
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot lighting, production, and/or equipment problems
• Ability to research and implement new or innovative technical methods and ideas when necessary
• Understanding of health and safety concerns specific to studio art
• Experience with studio lighting, sound boards, and/or other performance and production equipment

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods of time

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$50,736.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$68,052.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

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Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory

About the UW

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Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

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