Gettysburg College is currently seeking a part-time Ceramics Art Studio Technician to work in the Department of Art and Art History. The Ceramics Art Studio Technician will work 15 hours per week during the 30 weeks of the academic year, and 200 hours for non-academic year work. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

The position reports directly to the Department of Art and Art History chair, but will work most closely with the ceramics faculty to manage the daily operations of the ceramic's facilities and equipment. The Ceramics Art Studio Technician assists ceramics faculty with training and supervising students on the proper and safe use of equipment, and is responsible for maintaining the best practices regarding safety and cleaning. The person also serves as the primary departmental contact with Facilities Services for all maintenance issues and requests.

Regular duties of the Studio Technician include but are not limited to:

* Responsible for the daily operation of the ceramic studio during both academic semesters;

* Submits and monitors all ceramic studio maintenance requests with Facilities Services;

* Maintains regular contact with Professor Tina Gebhart regarding projects and keeps accurate log of work hours;

* Supervises and instructs students in the safe operation and use of all equipment in ceramics studio as well as appropriate housekeeping practices;

* Serves as the Ceramics Studio Safety Officer and is the department contact with OHSA representative;

* Fires kilns and keeps records

* Mixes glazes and keeps records

* Coordinates clay recycling

* Maintains inventories for ceramic glaze mixing materials, tools, and equipment

* Coordinates ceramic studio hygiene/cleaning as per OSHA standards

* Time permitting, assists, as required, with installation and lighting of student work in various venues around campus