Job Description

STATUS:  Full time 10 month

DIVISION:  Studio Art and Craft

REPORTS TO: Chair, Studio Art and Craft

SUPERVISES:  N/A

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

REVISED: 10-10-2024

Position Description

The Studio Art and Craft Technician works with Ft Faculty Section Leads in maintaining the physical studio spaces and equipment in the areas of Sculpture, Printmaking, Painting/Drawing, Glass, Ceramics, Metals/Jewelry, and Fibers/Textiles. The department technician monitors assigned Studio Art and Craft class rooms to assure spaces are adequately set up for classes and equipment is safe and in good working order. This position works collaboratively with the current Studio Art and Craft Technician and in coordination with the Studio Art and Craft Program Manager. This position reports to the Chair of Studio Art and Craft.

Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions  

• Work closely with Section Leads of Sculpture, Printmaking, Painting, Glass, Ceramics, Metals/Jewelry and Fibers to: establish and implement on-going maintenance schedule for all SA&C studios.
• fulfill requests for materials and tool or equipment purchases, when necessary, research options best suited for educational studio use. 
• Coordinate ordering, organization and maintaining availability of material resources in SA&C studios. 
• Assist in routine and unanticipated maintenance of shop tools and equipment.
• Assist in the supervision of work study students.
• Assist in safety programs to ensure the proper use of tools, equipment, and machinery
• Assist authorized students in properly and safely utilizing SA&C facilities
• Ensure OSHA safety regulations are being observed and maintained.
• Communicate health and safety concerns to the Chair and Section Leads.
• Report on equipment that is in need of repair or is obsolete. 
• Work with faculty, staff and administration in facility and project planning. 

Qualifications and Experience

• In-depth expertise of tools, equipment and processes in any one or several of our areas including: Printmaking, Painting, Ceramics, Fibers, Sculpture, Glass
• BFA or MFA preferred
• High degree of knowledge of mechanical systems; ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Experience in construction of utility equipment such as metal or wood storage areas, tables, etc.) High degree of craftsmanship.
• Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Strong collaborative worker.
• Aptitude for learning new skills and techniques.
• Able to work effectively with a diverse student and faculty populace of varying abilities.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pick up requested materials and tools.
• Must be flexible to work days or occasional evenings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in a professional office and college campus environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving parts, and vibration. The employee is exposed to outside weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. Must be able to climb ladders. The employee must frequently lift and move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

About CCS

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a nonprofit, private college authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. CCS, located in midtown Detroit, strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. CCS fosters students’ resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, engage their responsibilities as citizens, and learn throughout their lives. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed facilities, students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society. The College is a major supplier of talent to numerous industries, such as transportation, film and animation, advertising and communications, consumer electronics, athletic apparel, and many more. Its graduates are exhibiting artists and teachers, design problem solvers and innovators, as well as creative leaders in business.

To apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The search will close when a suitable candidate is hired. Interested candidates should submit the following in PDF format: Resume and a letter of application should be submitted to: [email protected]

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The College for Creative Studies, a leading college of art and design, represents a community composed of individuals with many perspectives, personal experiences, values, identities and worldviews and we value the diversity this brings to our organization. CCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, height, weight, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

The College for Creative Studies subscribes to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment, admissions and educational practices and strives to provide an environment and workplace free from unlawful harassment or discrimination. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are part of our Core Institutional Values and we encourage applications from all individuals.

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