LABORATORY / TECHNICAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley•Brownsville, TX

35d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide responsible supervisory and technical support to ensure safe and efficient operation of instructional spaces in the School of Art and Design in Brownsville. Responsible for the oversight of the procurement, distribution, and maintenance of equipment and materials. Description of Duties Ensures all established safety standards, regulations and procedures are followed in accordance to state, university and department regulations. Establishes, posts and enforces guidelines for the safe operation of all tools used within the area. Monitors the organization and cleanliness of the laboratory or assigned areas. Opens, supervises and closes laboratory or assigned areas at specified times. Instructs and supervises students in the safe operation of all applicable tools and approves students after completion of training for use of tools and equipment. Coordinates all maintenance and repairs of all necessary tools and specialized equipment utilized in the laboratory or assigned areas. Prepares materials, equipment and instrumentation for use in research and educational laboratories or areas. Assists faculty and students with facilities planning and equipment selection, installation and removal of equipment. Responsible for departmental inventory of laboratory materials and instruments and requests purchases when needed. Assists with the management of the departmental budget and inventory of all lab equipment. May prepare and stock student laboratory drawers for use during the scholastic year. Documents student charges for loss or breakage. Acts as the department's safety officer for coordinating hazardous waste collection, storage and disposal. Trains and supervises laboratory and storeroom aides. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervision Received General supervision from the assigned supervisor. Supervision Given Direct supervision of assigned support staff.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree from an accredited university.
One (1) year of experience in performing related work involving laboratory equipment and materials commonly used. Knowledge of use and safety regulations for the specified area, or
Five (5) years of required experience with an Associates Degree.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
Strong customer service orientation and written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a variety of environments.
Requires the physical ability to perform the normally required duties.

Nice To Haves

Degree related to the technical skills and duties required.
Knowledge in ceramic studio processes, including firing both electric and gas-fired kilns.
Knowledge of basic welding proficiency in MIG techniques for instructional purposes.
Knowledge of foundry casting processes.
Knowledge of operating and maintaining woodworking power tools such as table saws, band saws, panel saws, miter saws, and belt sanders for instructional purposes.
Knowledge in basic woodworking and joining techniques, including the use of woodworking equipment.

Responsibilities

Ensures all established safety standards, regulations and procedures are followed in accordance to state, university and department regulations.
Establishes, posts and enforces guidelines for the safe operation of all tools used within the area.
Monitors the organization and cleanliness of the laboratory or assigned areas.
Opens, supervises and closes laboratory or assigned areas at specified times.
Instructs and supervises students in the safe operation of all applicable tools and approves students after completion of training for use of tools and equipment.
Coordinates all maintenance and repairs of all necessary tools and specialized equipment utilized in the laboratory or assigned areas.
Prepares materials, equipment and instrumentation for use in research and educational laboratories or areas.
Assists faculty and students with facilities planning and equipment selection, installation and removal of equipment.
Responsible for departmental inventory of laboratory materials and instruments and requests purchases when needed.
Assists with the management of the departmental budget and inventory of all lab equipment.
May prepare and stock student laboratory drawers for use during the scholastic year.
Documents student charges for loss or breakage.
Acts as the department's safety officer for coordinating hazardous waste collection, storage and disposal.
Trains and supervises laboratory and storeroom aides.
Performs other duties as assigned.