• Ensure compliance with all health and safety procedures related to equipment and metalworking processes.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and files in the Jewelry Design studio and Technicians' office.
• Monitor studios for proper handling, storing and disposing of hazardous material.
• Demonstrate proper use of equipment and materials for faculty and students.
• Ensure equipment is in working order: install, maintain and repair tools, equipment and machinery.
• Maintain color code, inventory, and monitor a database of all tools and equipment.
• Respond to faculty requests regarding studio-specific jobs and tasks in a timely fashion.
• Oversee sign in/out log for students.
• Conduct routine maintenance of all studio chemicals on a quarterly basis.
• Identify problems and report findings to the Dean, Department Chair and Director of Environmental, Health & Safety of equipment needs and concerns.
• Research and contact vendors regarding studio equipment or supplies at the request of the Department Chair.
• Assist with the intake of donations, the set-up and takedown of exhibits, trade shows, and other events as necessary.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional goldsmith, silversmith and jewelry fabrication experience.
• Must have a FDNY license for gas, welding, and chemical handling. Or the ability to obtain a license prior to the time of appointment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Highly motivated with good communication and organizational skills.
• Experience organizing and implementing equipment room procedures and tracking systems.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate instructions, methods, and techniques for proper equipment usage.
• Must possess and demonstrate excellent customer service skills, tact, resourcefulness and the capacity to work with a diverse constituency.
• Basic computer skills are required. Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Sheets and Documents; Rhino 3D preferred.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Read Comprehend- Constant; Perform Calculations- Occasional; Communicate- Constant; Reason & Analyze- Frequent; Write- Frequent

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The position is on campus, primarily in an office or lab environment- machinery, chemicals, excessive noise.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit-Frequent; Stand-Frequent; Bend- Frequent; Walk- Frequent; Climb- Occasional; Pull- Frequent; Push- Occasional; Lift<10- Occasional; Lift 10-20- Occasional; Lift over 50- N/A; Reach- Occasional

Days/Hours: THUR and FRI 3pm-10pm, SAT 12pm-5pm, in person (18 hours per week), work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.

Salary Schedule 91
Hiring Rate: $34.81 per hour

Part-Time Benefits
Employee Holiday and Work Schedule

Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.

Successful completion of a background check is required for appointment to this position once an offer has been made.