Pomona College

Pomona College

Sculpture Technician

Claremont, USA · Full-time

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About the role

  • ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE: Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges.
  • Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities.
  • Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges.

Responsibilities

  • Test and document students' knowledge of wood shop safety.
  • Maintain and repair equipment and portable hand and power tools in sculpture.
  • Maintain, organize, and purchase most tools, materials, and supplies for sculpture and class projects.
  • Act on behalf of the department in emergency response situations and maintain certification in First Aid.
  • Perform special projects/tasks/duties and provide assistance as assigned.

Requirements

  • Licenses/Certificates: A valid driver's license or equivalent means of reliable transportation to off-site meetings and events is required.
  • Must have excellent mechanical skills to problem solve daily issues that arise from machines needing to be maintained.
  • Must be accomplished at working with wood and all wood working machines (including CNC) and have expertise in at least one other area as noted above.
  • Education: BFA degree or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. M.F.A is preferred.
  • Licenses/Certificates: A valid driver's license or equivalent means of reliable transportation to off-site meetings and events is required. CPR training will be provided for if applicant is not certified by Red Cross. Must take and successfully pass a functional capacity test after job offer and prior to hire.
  • REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS: This position must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the job or must be able to demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other knowledge, skills and abilities not listed below.
  • Deploy professional skills in fine arts studio maintenance and safety training, in collaboration with colleagues, to best promote the College's strategic interests.
  • Demonstrate effective, accurate, and clear communication with strong verbal, written, interpersonal, reading, phone, customer service, and leadership skills to supervise, facilitate, motivate, and inspire a highly diverse group of students. Follow all written and verbal instructions, asking questions as needed for clarification of projects/tasks/duties/assignments.
  • Operate computers proficiently with basic Microsoft Office software (such as Word, Excel, Outlook) and associated professional software. System knowledge with Rhino and Blender software preferred. Use assigned technology/devices/equipment to achieve annual goals and maintain confidentiality.
  • Handle all activities with patience, discretion, good judgment, courtesy, and tact while working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
  • Prioritize and perform multiple projects/tasks, meet deadlines/timelines, respond to others in a timely manner, and work both independently and as a collaborative member of the College with a high standard of integrity and ethics, in support of the College's strategic vision and the division's/department's annual goals.

Nice to have

  • M.F.A is preferred.
  • Operate computers proficiently with basic Microsoft Office software (such as Word, Excel, Outlook) and associated professional software.
  • System knowledge with Rhino and Blender software preferred.

Skills

  • Oversee safe and secure procedures in the sculpture facility's foundry, welding shop, kiln yard, woodshop, and classroom.
  • Demonstrate excellent mechanical sensibility.
  • Able to solve problems with a wide range of material safety knowledge and experience.
  • Use strong organizational and time management skills to complete work with accuracy and a keen attention to detail.
  • Operate the College's vehicles safely for campus-related work and meet all insurance-related requirements.
  • Overtime work hours may be required.
  • Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or division.

Compensation

  • Use assigned technology/devices/equipment to achieve annual goals and maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

  • Develop and implement studio safety procedures compliant with TCCS Environmental Health and Safety and Pomona College Safety Committee guidelines.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship.
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