Job Details

Ceramics Technician

Position Number: 6595750
Location: West Hartford, CT
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Other Fine & Applied Arts

University of Hartford

Ceramics Technician

FLSA Classification
NE

Reports to
Associate Dean, HAS

Salary Range
H1

Weeks Per Year
52

Work Week
40 hours (minimum)

Position Summary
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.

Hiring Range
Budgeted starting salary is $18.60 to $20.30 per hour, depending upon experience

Key Responsibilities

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.
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.
Provides regular feedback and updates to the supervisor on conditions and events within the Ceramics Department.
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.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Posting Number
PS1146P

Working Conditions
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

Education
Bachelors Degree Required

Physical Effort
Intermittently sitting, standing, stoopingTypically standing and/or walkingTypically pushing and/or pullingRequires repeated reaching by extending hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any directionHeavy lifting or carrying 51 lbs. or moreClimbing ladders or scaffolds Using equipment requiring high dexterityRequires good hearingRequires good near or distance visionRequires distinguishing colors and/or depth perception to judge distancesRequires feeling to perceive an objects size, shape, temperature or texture by means of senses in the skin

Special Skills
The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Close Date
1/27/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

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