SE Sculpture Lab Assistant

University of Richmond

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About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Assist the faculty, staff, and students in the use and upkeep of the Sculpture lab spaces. This is a safety monitoring position; lab assistants do not give instruction on the use of machines in lab spaces. SPECIFIC DUTIES: -Monitor open shop hours on a schedule. -Help maintain the cleanliness of the space. -Monitor the space and oversee correct machine use procedures. -Help build small items, or process materials for Lab spaces. -Ability to work without direct supervision. -Restock and dispose of supplies as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: -No prior skills necessary. -Shop experience and ability to use machinery like a table saw, welder, or laser cutter is a plus but not a requirement. -Interest in making and learning new craft skills. Shop technician will teach lab assistants how to use machinery and specific processes including but not limited to woodworking, metalworking, and digital fabrication Note to Applicant: This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor. The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. University of Richmond students are eligible to work as student employees as long as they are eligible to work in the U.S., enrolled in at least 6 credits or 1.75 units, and are seeking a degree. The University of Richmond is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any classification protected by local, state or federal law. Notice for Current Student Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply on this site. Log in to Workday. Click on the Jobs Hub, select Browse Jobs and filter for the "Student Worker" Job Family or the "Student" Job Category. Locate the position and click Apply.

Requirements

• No prior skills necessary.
• Interest in making and learning new craft skills.

Nice To Haves

• Shop experience and ability to use machinery like a table saw, welder, or laser cutter is a plus but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor open shop hours on a schedule.
• Help maintain the cleanliness of the space.
• Monitor the space and oversee correct machine use procedures.
• Help build small items, or process materials for Lab spaces.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Restock and dispose of supplies as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed