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Academy of Art University is seeking a Shop Technician for the Schools of Architecture, Interior Architecture & Design and Landscape Architecture for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters. Shop Technicians work directly with students, faculty, and staff on a variety of matters that ensure efficient and effective utilization of resources within the University's labs, equipment facilities and shop spaces. If you have experience with CNC, laser cutter and 3D printers, this might the be role for you. Responsibilities range from handing out tools and providing solid advice to maintaining machinery. This is an optimal opportunity for artists with CNC experience!
Responsibilities:
Submit supply requests of materials and parts requiring replacement to Shop Manager and Lead Technician
Provide support to students using CNC, table saw, band saw, laser cutter and 3D printers
Perform junior-level network administration for Windows and Mac network environment.
Perform software and hardware installation, troubleshooting and upgrades
Assist students with any software/hardware issues that may arise
Provide support and assistance to the Department Director
Provide support to department for Spring Show and other events as needed.
Provide excellent customer service. Provide a cordial and friendly presence to students, faculty and staff.
Maintain guidelines set forth by the Academy of Art University
Maintain a clean, functional and productive learning environment
Protect equipment from theft or vandalism
Participate in and adhere to the cross-training program for lab and shop technicians, ensuring the ability to perform multiple roles and support operations effectively during periods of short staffing, as required by the University, with comprehensive training provided.
Pay: $24.00/hour
Shift: Monday through Friday, 8 hour shifts
Benefits: Academy of Art University offers medical benefits for Technicians that work on a full-time basis. Part-time and full-time Technicians may also attend one tuition-free undergraduate class per semester. Part-time and full-time Technicians also accrue paid sick leave, may enroll for a tax-free commuter program and a 401k program. We also have a swimming pool with multiple lanes, two fitness centers and many recreational programs that you are welcome to benefit from throughout the term.
Application Deadline: September 23, 2024
Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department.
