Florida International University - Board of Trustees
Lab Manager I - 3D Sculpture and Ceramics
Florida International University - Board of Trustees, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Job Opening ID:
533127Location:
Modesto A. Maidique CampusFull/Part Time:
Part-TimeClose Date:
10/28/2024Regular/Temporary:
RegularAbout FIU
Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.Job Summary
Oversees and coordinates the day-to-day operations relating to the Art + Art History 3D/Sculpture and Ceramics areas. Repairs and maintains equipment and machinery. Provides support with use of machinery, tools, and equipment to faculty and students. Oversees and maintains the 3D/Sculpture and Ceramics physical facility on a daily basis. Serves as safety officer.Oversees and coordinates the day-to-day operations relating to the 3D/Sculpture and Ceramics areas. Repairs and maintains equipment and machinery. Provides support with use of machinery, tools, and equipment to faculty and students. Assists with day-to-day management of any additional department spaces without a dedicated lab manager, as needed.Oversee the day-to-day management of the physical 3D/Sculpture and Ceramics facilities, including reporting any necessary facility deficiencies to Facilities Work Management and the CARTA Director of Operations. This includes proper function of all facility entries and exits, lighting, equipment safety, and cleanliness.Serves as safety officer as liaison with FIU Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). Implements policies and procedures relating to health, life, and safety in the studio and associated spaces, in accordance with FIU EHS policies. Completes annual EHS Lab Self Audit for 3D/Sculpture and Ceramics studios and assists with EHS Lab Self Audit for any additional department spaces without a dedicated lab manager, as needed.Develops equipment use procedures. Provides safety trainings. Maintains safety training logs. Provides technical assistance to faculty, staff, and students. Conducts equipment demonstrations with faculty and students. Instructs and leads in-class trainings and demonstrations.Supervises Student Safety Officers, manages schedules and duties. Maintains a master calendar for shop use. Tracks statistics of shop use. Reevaluates the most effective use of space and time within the 3D/Sculpture and Ceramics facilities.Conducts inventory on a quarterly basis and maintains stock of required machinery parts and materials. Coordinates with the department purchaser to order materials, equipment, and parts for 3D/Sculpture and Ceramics machinery and equipment.Creates, administers, and manages a tool lockup checkout system. Maintains machine shop equipment and tools by performing preventive maintenance. Troubleshoots tool and machinery malfunctions in a timely manner. Creates a system to report tool and machinery issues to be resolved.Requests quotes, prepares requisitions, tracks purchases, inventory and expenses, receives and processes orders. Maintains financial records, processes requests, invoices, budget requisitions, purchase orders, and credit card purchases. Serves as a University card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University credit card policies and procedures.Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma and seven (7) years of related experience or Associate's and five (5) years of related experience.Desired Qualifications
Experience maintaining and repairing ceramics machinery, including electric and gas kilns, clay mixers, potter's wheels, slab rollers, and related hand tools.Job Category
StaffAdvertised Salary
$30,000 - $33,750Work Schedule
Begin time: 9:00 AMEnd time: 3:30 PMWorking Condition(s)
Power ToolsCompressed Gases/LiquidsMetal/Wood Working MachineryPersonal Protective EquipmentWelding EquipmentMust carry/lift up to 50 lbs.Work near moving mechanical partsPre-Employment Requirements
Research Expanded Background CheckOther Information
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.How To Apply
Prospective EmployeeIf you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in
My Applications .*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.How to Claim Vet Preference
Since 1945, the Florida Legislature has made a provision to give preference in the hiring process to United States war veterans in recognition of their military, naval, or air service who meet specific conditions. The conditions are as follows:Veterans with a VA service-connected disabilitySpouses of veterans with permanent and total service-connected disabilityHonorably discharged veterans with wartime service.Unmarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disabilityA veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, to include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.Florida International University honors this policy and will comply with Veterans' Preference guidelines when filling staff positions. Any applicant claiming Veterans' Preference will be required to attach a DD214 with each application submitted for verification.Disclosures
Clery NoticeIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at:
Annual Security Report .Pay TransparencyFlorida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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533127Location:
Modesto A. Maidique CampusFull/Part Time:
Part-TimeClose Date:
10/28/2024Regular/Temporary:
RegularAbout FIU
Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.Job Summary
Oversees and coordinates the day-to-day operations relating to the Art + Art History 3D/Sculpture and Ceramics areas. Repairs and maintains equipment and machinery. Provides support with use of machinery, tools, and equipment to faculty and students. Oversees and maintains the 3D/Sculpture and Ceramics physical facility on a daily basis. Serves as safety officer.Oversees and coordinates the day-to-day operations relating to the 3D/Sculpture and Ceramics areas. Repairs and maintains equipment and machinery. Provides support with use of machinery, tools, and equipment to faculty and students. Assists with day-to-day management of any additional department spaces without a dedicated lab manager, as needed.Oversee the day-to-day management of the physical 3D/Sculpture and Ceramics facilities, including reporting any necessary facility deficiencies to Facilities Work Management and the CARTA Director of Operations. This includes proper function of all facility entries and exits, lighting, equipment safety, and cleanliness.Serves as safety officer as liaison with FIU Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). Implements policies and procedures relating to health, life, and safety in the studio and associated spaces, in accordance with FIU EHS policies. Completes annual EHS Lab Self Audit for 3D/Sculpture and Ceramics studios and assists with EHS Lab Self Audit for any additional department spaces without a dedicated lab manager, as needed.Develops equipment use procedures. Provides safety trainings. Maintains safety training logs. Provides technical assistance to faculty, staff, and students. Conducts equipment demonstrations with faculty and students. Instructs and leads in-class trainings and demonstrations.Supervises Student Safety Officers, manages schedules and duties. Maintains a master calendar for shop use. Tracks statistics of shop use. Reevaluates the most effective use of space and time within the 3D/Sculpture and Ceramics facilities.Conducts inventory on a quarterly basis and maintains stock of required machinery parts and materials. Coordinates with the department purchaser to order materials, equipment, and parts for 3D/Sculpture and Ceramics machinery and equipment.Creates, administers, and manages a tool lockup checkout system. Maintains machine shop equipment and tools by performing preventive maintenance. Troubleshoots tool and machinery malfunctions in a timely manner. Creates a system to report tool and machinery issues to be resolved.Requests quotes, prepares requisitions, tracks purchases, inventory and expenses, receives and processes orders. Maintains financial records, processes requests, invoices, budget requisitions, purchase orders, and credit card purchases. Serves as a University card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University credit card policies and procedures.Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma and seven (7) years of related experience or Associate's and five (5) years of related experience.Desired Qualifications
Experience maintaining and repairing ceramics machinery, including electric and gas kilns, clay mixers, potter's wheels, slab rollers, and related hand tools.Job Category
StaffAdvertised Salary
$30,000 - $33,750Work Schedule
Begin time: 9:00 AMEnd time: 3:30 PMWorking Condition(s)
Power ToolsCompressed Gases/LiquidsMetal/Wood Working MachineryPersonal Protective EquipmentWelding EquipmentMust carry/lift up to 50 lbs.Work near moving mechanical partsPre-Employment Requirements
Research Expanded Background CheckOther Information
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.How To Apply
Prospective EmployeeIf you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in
My Applications .*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.How to Claim Vet Preference
Since 1945, the Florida Legislature has made a provision to give preference in the hiring process to United States war veterans in recognition of their military, naval, or air service who meet specific conditions. The conditions are as follows:Veterans with a VA service-connected disabilitySpouses of veterans with permanent and total service-connected disabilityHonorably discharged veterans with wartime service.Unmarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disabilityA veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, to include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.Florida International University honors this policy and will comply with Veterans' Preference guidelines when filling staff positions. Any applicant claiming Veterans' Preference will be required to attach a DD214 with each application submitted for verification.Disclosures
Clery NoticeIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at:
Annual Security Report .Pay TransparencyFlorida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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