Art and Design Studio Technician

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversight of daily operations, functionality, and general maintenance of art and design studios in the Watkins College of Art.
• Management of the equipment checkout process in coordination with faculty, staff, and department chairs, ensuring proper tracking, availability, and care of shared equipment.
• Troubleshooting lab computers, printers, and AV equipment; coordination of complex IT issues with appropriate university departments.
• Coordination of facilities- and equipment-related repairs, including submission and tracking of work orders through FMS and procurement requests through BPS.
• Maintenance of studio readiness by coordinating specialized cleaning, materials management, and upkeep with housekeeping and campus partners.
• Management of general and specialized studio safety training, ensuring required modules are implemented, updated, and recorded.
• Maintenance of safety documentation processes, including annual SDS updates and consolidated health and safety records.
• Ensuring compliance with university risk management standards and applicable regulations (e.g., EPA, OSHA), including organizing annual walkthroughs and following up on identified concerns.
• Providing similar operational and technical support for the O’More College of Architecture and Design as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in art, design, studio art, or a closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Experience working in studio art environments (such as printmaking, photography, sculpture, drawing, digital labs, or design studios).
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot basic technology issues, including computers, printers, and AV systems.
• Ability to coordinate maintenance, repair workflows, and vendor or departmental communication.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of—or ability to learn—requirements and best practices related to OSHA, EPA, and institutional safety compliance.
• Commitment to maintaining safe, inclusive, and educationally supportive studio environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education or academic art and design facilities.
• Prior experience with safety training development or implementation.
• Familiarity with SDS documentation, risk management practices, and art studio equipment maintenance.
• Experience with facilities work-order systems and purchasing platforms (e.g., FMS, BPS).