Melwood Temporary Operations Technician - College of Fine Arts

Carnegie Mellon University's College of Fine Arts is looking for a Temporary Operations Technician to provide classroom set up and general technical support to faculty and students while a search for the permanent replacement for the Melwood Facilities and Operations Manager is taking place. This is a fixed-term position with an end date of March 31, 2026.

Core Responsibilities Include:

Curricular Support

• Scheduling of courses and spaces in collaboration with faculty

• Supporting day-to-day course work: setting up and striking equipment with student employees, in consultation with Faculty.

• Production Studio Scheduling & Management

• Planning for growth and budgeting equipment purchases

• Working with stakeholders and outside experts on matching curricular plans with well designed facilities and systems.

Operational Support

• Equipment Management, Maintenance & Repair Coordination

• Student Labor Management

• Operational and Technological Improvements

• Management of Equipment Lending system and staff.

Event Support

• Scheduling and management of public events in coordination with hosts.

• Managing multiple theatrical processes and performance spaces in an educational environment

Facilities Operations

• Oversight of building maintenance including cleaning, security and access control

• Regular inspection of the building (interior and exterior grounds, ensuring proper functionality of HVAC, electrical/lighting systems, plumbing, etc.) and submitting work orders when necessary.

• Planning and coordinating with FMS and other campus department staff (laborers/custodians/technicians) for all necessary maintenance–general and specialized; minor and major rehab or major construction projects–for those areas listed above along with waste removal, landscaping, parking, CS/IT (network, WiFi, contracted Melwood Screening Room technology support), and other related tasks.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50lbs

Qualifications:

• Experience managing people and facilities in a theater arts/media live-event context.

• Experience managing theatrical performance spaces, shops, equipment, in the service of curriculum and production goals.

• Familiarity working with media technology and general knowledge of media equipment, systems and processes.

• Experience working in media-production and comfort navigating live-studio environments.

• Experience working in an educational environment.

• BFA or MFA preferred

• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Additional Information:

• This is a part-time role (15-20 hours/week)

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. 

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our