Job Details

Printmaking and Painting Technician

Position Number: 6467573
Location: West Hartford, CT
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Other Fine & Applied Arts

University of Hartford

Printmaking and Painting Technician

FLSA Classification
NE

Reports to
Associate Dean, HAS

Salary Range
H1

Weeks Per Year
52

Work Week
40 hours (minimum)

Position Summary
Assumes responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the Printmaking studios and other equipment of the Hartford Art School, adhering to institutional and collegiate regulations and policies as well as associated compliance guidelines in printmaking. Performs all duties in full support of the University's mission, understanding that the positive and effective execution of these duties are instrumental to the education of the University's students.

Hiring Range
Budgeted starting hourly rate is $18.60 to $21.15, depending upon experience

Key Responsibilities

Serves as an information resource to Hartford Art School students and faculty, assisting with and providing feedback to students regarding project completion. Maintains awareness of trends and advances in the field of printmaking. Maintains Printmaking and Painting area inventory and instructional supplies. Serves as a liaison between the faculty and Associate Dean in an effort to anticipate supply and equipment needs. Researches, recommends and purchases equipment and supplies within the constraints of an established budget as necessary and/or appropriate.
Provides students, faculty and staff with safety awareness techniques. Trains students, faculty and staff in the safe and proper use of the Printmaking and Painting spaces and equipment as well as the safe handling and disposal of equipment and materials used in labs and studios.
Provides regular feedback and updates to supervisors and the Dean on conditions and events within the Printmaking program. Assists other department technicians as necessary.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Works with the Facilities department and external vendors to schedule equipment and facility maintenance and to ensure proper clean-up of departmental spaces. Observes governmental safety and health standards and other associated regulations in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Enforces facility access policies.

Posting Number
PS1133P

Working Conditions
High noise environment.High dust, dirt, grease environment.Requires safety training and/or protective devices.Regular exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles.Works with poor ventilation or with regular exposure to odors.Regular exposure to chemicals and solvents.

Education
Bachelors Degree Required

Physical Effort
Intermittently sitting, standing, stooping.Typcally standing and/or walking.Typically pushing and/or pulling.Requires repeated reaching by extending hands and/or arms in any direction.Light lifting or carrying, 25lbs or less.Climbing ladders or scaffolds.Requires handling by seizing, holding, grasping or turning hands, but without finger dexterity.Requires good near and distant vision.Requires distinguishing colors and/or depth perception to judge distances.Requires feeling to perceive an objects size, shape, temperature or texture by means of senses in the skin.

Special Skills
The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

Desired Start Date
10/01/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Close Date
1/27/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions Summary

For full application instructions and position description, visit: https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/postings/7439