Bozeman, MT, USA
42 days ago
Equipment/Facility Manager
Position Details Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 24359 For questions regarding this position, please contact: Joshua DeWeese
406-994-4283
josh.deweese@montana.edu Classification Title Working Title Equipment/Facility Manager Brief Position Overview Great opportunity for dynamic individual. Position Number 4N1408 Department Art Division College of Arts & Architecture Appointment Type Classified Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Non-Exempt Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE FTE .75 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. Contract Type Classified Hourly If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open Position Details

General Statement Under the supervision of the Director, the person in this position will maintain facilities and equipment for the School of Art academic faculty to facilitate their ongoing teaching and creative research responsibilities. Duties and Responsibilities Maintaining all portable and fixed equipment and tools as directed Responsible for property and inventory control protocols Assemble new equipment and furniture as directed Performing general maintenance in all studios Assisting the Director in handling safety concerns and questions Operating and maintaining a variety of specialized equipment, hand and power tools, and occasionally moving and carrying heavy equipment and materials. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Demonstrated competence using, maintaining, and repairing a wide variety of power and hand tools. General knowledge of art processes and materials Strong organizational and communication skills Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills General knowledge of foundry, ceramic, welding and cutting equipment. The Successful Candidate Will The ability to work with a diverse group of people. The ability to prioritize the needs of faculty and staff The ability to troubleshoot and solve various mechanical problems not related to areas covered by Facilities Services. The ability to repair and maintain machinery, i.e. power and hand tools, printmaking, woodshop, metalsmithing and ceramics tools and equipment. Experience with a variety of power tools; general knowledge of carpentry, electrical systems, plumbing systems and ventilation systems. Maintain a consistent 30 hr a week work schedule, likely to include two day and two early evening shifts per week. (To be negotiated with supervisor) Position Special Requirements/Additional Information This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Physical Demands Ability to transport 75 lbs., work in cramped spaces, and ascend tall ladders. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This position has supervisory duties? No Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on June 5, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
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