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University of Hartford Looking for Ceramics Technician Full Time
Ceramics Technician
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.
Essential Job Duties
Job Duties
This job description of the job is for identification and administrative purposes only. It is not intended to be a complete
statement of all duties, which may be assigned by the supervisor according to varying needs.
Description of Key
Responsibility: 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. *
Description of Key Responsibility:
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.
Description of Key Responsibility: Provides regular feedback and updates to the supervisor on conditions and
events within the Ceramics Department.
Description of Key Responsibility: 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. *
Description of Key Responsibility:
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Formal Education:
Bachelors Degree Required
Work
Experience:
Stockroom or warehouseHigh dust, dirt, grease environmentRequires safety training and/or protective devices Requires
exposure to moving machinery and/or vehiclesWorks with poor ventilation or with regular exposure to odorsRegular exposure to chemicals and
solvents
Impact of Actions:
Complexity:
Decision Making:
Internal
Communication:
External Communication:
Customer Relations
Managerial
Skills
Knowledge and Skills
Special Skills
The ability to work effectively with diverse
groups.
For full application instructions and position description, visit: https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/postings/6615
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The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran (EEO/AA/M/F/D/V). Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
The University of Hartford will recruit, hire, train and promote the most qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national and ethnic origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class under applicable law.