<p>The Department of Visual Art and Design at Weber State University seeks a part-time shop technician to help maintain a safe, clean, and efficient fabrication shop environment for the Sculpture area. Job responsibilities include providing supervision, maintenance, and equipment oversight of the DOVAD Sculpture lab. The primary role will be to provide assistance and technical support for faculty and students in woodworking and metal shops.</p> <p>The successful candidate will have an eye for detail, organization, and cleanliness, as well as basic knowledge of woodworking equipment, processes, and techniques. The ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, and productive work environment is essential. Emphasis will be placed on the candidate's ability to supervise safety procedures for students when operating tools and machinery.</p> <p>Job Duties</p> <ul> <li>Provide routine management and maintenance for the sculpture lab facilities. </li><li>Manage and conduct open shop hours for the art department and instruct students on safety procedures in shops. </li><li>Assist in the oversight of general safety that meets OSHA standards </li><li>Maintain, organize, and clean the wood and metal shops and classrooms. </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Applicant needs to be a BFA student with an emphasis in Sculpture, or a related art degree and basic understanding of sculpture methods and processes including woodworking and metals. </li><li>Ability to supervise woodworking shops and metal shops and provide instruction to students on safety policies and proper use of tools and machines. </li><li>A working knowledge of sculpture methods and a desire to learn new sculpture methods and technology. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Basic knowledge of CNC router, plasma, and laser cutter operation </li><li>Instructional experience at the college level, or other related teaching experience </li><li>Strong communication and organizational skills for providing technical assistance to students and helping to organize tool rooms. </li><li>Ability to interact with students in a professional academic setting and follow university policies regarding diversity, equity and inclusion within the classroom dynamic. </li></ul> <p>Background Check? No</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Job Open Date 12/15/2025 Review Date 12/17/2025 Job Close Date 01/15/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/27205 Notes to Applicant</p> <p>If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.</p> <p>ADA Essential Job Function</p> <p>ADA Essential Job Function</p> <p>Physical Activity of this position Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. , Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. Physical Requirements of this position Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as: operating machines, (i.e. lathes, drill presses, power saws) where the job is at or within arm's reach; skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, plumber, mechanic. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. , The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level., The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. , The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.</p>