Technical Supervisor for Studio, Building, and Safety Management

Position Title: Technical Supervisor for Studio, Building, and Safety Management.
Department: Department of Art and Art History.
Classification: Exempt.                             
FTE: 0.92.
Work Schedule: Term: August 1-June 30. Shift: 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; occasional evening and weekend hours; this position is on-call for urgent matters outside of regular working hours; travel up to 2% of work schedule, which includes local travel for occasional pickups and deliveries (Twin Cities metro area).
Work Location: On Campus.
Salary Range: $48,000 – $53,000.

Position Overview:
This 0.92 FTE Technical Supervisor oversees the health, safety, and overarching systems of the multifaceted Studio Art program at St. Olaf College. The position is responsible for managing a department-wide safety protocol, supervising a robust student work program, and supporting the safe operations of the studio art spaces including sculpture (wood, steel, foundry), ceramics, printmaking, painting, drawing.

Essential Job Duties:

• Safety — 25%
  • Maintain “Studio Art Safety Manual” and approved chemicals/art supplies list
  • Raise awareness of safe practices and building protocol to all (faculty, staff, students) through mandatory training sessions. 
  • Develop and provide (in conjunction with the Environmental Health and Safety office) a short safety training presentation for each class, specific to that area.
  • Monitor art studios, equipment, and building infrastructure to ensure they are operating safely.
  • Work closely with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) to maintain Safety Data Sheets systems, eye washes, first aid kits, etc.
  • Organize safe disposal or recycling of chemicals and art supplies.
• Manage student workers — 35%
  • Coordinate a robust student work program to manage all studio areas.
  • Work with faculty to plan student work roles to support curriculum.
  • Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and mentor student workers in multiple studio spaces.
  • Assist and troubleshoot with student workers as needed.
• Building and studio management — 30%
  • Project manager for building maintenance, improvements, and special projects.
  • Liaison between department and facilities crews.
  • Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on studio equipment.
  • Coordinate with outside vendors to repair specialized equipment.
  • Manage tool and equipment upgrades in consultation with faculty, including selection, vendor options, installation, and sales or recycling of old equipment as appropriate.
  • Inventory and order general supplies for shared studios.
  • Consult with faculty regarding supply orders for specific studio areas.
  • Start and end of academic year preparation, organization, restocking, etc.
  • Assist with shared spaces such as critique rooms, installation room, hallways, loading dock, patio studio, etc. 
• Other Duties —10%
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community.
  •  Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle.
     

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Reports to the Chair of Art and Art History.
• This position supervises students.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: 
  • A two-year technical degree.
  • 3+ months of experience in customer service, community engagement or volunteer work.
  • Health and safety in relation to chemicals, tools and equipment.
  • A focus on studio art, fine art, or a related field.
  • Specific expertise in ceramics (handling and mixing materials, kiln firing, etc) and sculpture (power tools, metal and wood working, casting).
  • Maintain a valid driver’s license and meet St. Olaf College driver authorization criter