Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Instructional Technician, 3D Foundations Shop, at the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts will support teaching and creative activity in art, architecture, and design as part of a student-facing team. The technician will work with students and faculty to informally instruct them in process and craft across multiple shops and disciplines. The technician will have primary responsibility for the safe day-to-day operation of the 3D Foundations shop in Bixby Hall, but will work across all shops and making spaces as needed. The Technician will create a welcoming environment in the shops and break down barriers for students with limited experience to appropriately use the shops, including individual instruction, process demonstration, and safety training. The Technician will use strong people management skills in the oversight of shop monitors and to foster a positive learning and making environment. This position reports to the Sam Fox School Facilities Manager.

The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at WashU in St. Louis is a unique collaboration in architecture, art, and design education within the context of an internationally recognized research university. Comprising the College of Architecture and Graduate School of Architecture & Urban Design, the College and Graduate School of Art, and the Mildred Lane Kemper Museum, the Sam Fox School offers a depth of professional education in conjunction with one of the premier university art museums. The School has a strong commitment to social justice, environmental justice, and community-based work, and supports a diverse population of approximately 200 graduate students and 530 undergraduate.

Job Description

Provide individual and group instruction and guidance in the use of shop tools, materials, and processes to support teaching and creative activity across the school.

• Working in partnership with 3D and Foundations faculty, develop and implement student training and workshops specific to equipment/materials/techniques identified by a studio or class or identified as a broader academic need across the curriculum.
• Work individually with students to help them learn skills and techniques needed to successfully undertake academic and co-curricular projects.
• Work closely with shop management to develop a plan for student safety and user training in the 3D Foundations shop.
• Learn new practice and methodologies outside the School and offer related training to keep faculty and students current with emerging practices.

Organize and maintain clean, safe facilities in Bixby Hall.

• Lead process to hire, train, and manage student shop monitors to ensure safe use of the shop during open hours in collaboration with the instructional technician team.
• Maintain, implement, and evolve safety protocols.
• Support Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) operations as needed in shop and building.
• Maintain, repair, and/or replace machines, systems, and tools in shop as required.
• Manage shop budget, oversee materials, and tool inventory. Work with faculty to obtain and maintain supplies needed for classroom and shop operation.
• Supports the Foundations area in Bixby Hall.

Support facilities needs across the Sam Fox School.

• Work with the Facilities teams at peak times, such as move out and pre-orientation, to ensure that the schoolâ™s buildings are ready for upcoming academic cycles.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Works is in a shop environment with noise, various odors, and exposure to wood, plaster, and some airborne particulates.
• Requires lifting capacity of 60 pounds on regular occasions.
• Occasional off campus locations possible but not frequent.
• Occasional adjusted non-standard  hours may be required to meet training availability of students and faculty.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Shop Technician (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• MFA and experience working with students and faculty.
• Supervisory skills.
• Experience with art and/or design education.
• Demonstrated understanding of shop safety requirements and best practices. â‹
• Strong understanding of and expertise with stationary and handheld tools including band saw, table saw, drill press, scroll saw, belt sander, disk sander, and spindle sander.
• Strong understanding of and expertise with hand power tools including circular saw, jigsaw, router, and drill.
• Strong understanding of and expertise with pneumatic tools including nails guns and sanders.
• Expertise with basic hand tools including hand saws, wood planes, scrapers, and cabinet chisels.
• Familiarity with safety protocols in and around hand and power tools.
• Familiarity with general chemical hazard safety.
• Familiarity with a wide range of materials including wood, wood composites, plaster, plastics, metals, resins, and casting materials.
• Understanding of basic electricity.
• Comfort working with computers.
• Some understanding or ability and desire to learn fundamentals of digital fabrication available in the Sam Fox School, including CNC router, laser cutters, 3D printers, and digital fabrication operating software.
• Familiarity with welding.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Budget Management, Building Materials, Computer Literacy, Digital Fabrication, EHS Compliance, Electricity, Environmental Safety, Hand Tools, Hazardous Material Safety, Metal Fabrication, Plastics Fabrication, Pneumatic Tools, Power Tools, Shop Tools, Student Support Services, Tool Safety, Wood Fabrication

Grade

G10

Salary Range

$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weâ™ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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