"Woodshop Technician"

Position Summary

Provide instruction in the safe operation of power and hand tools, basic and advanced woodworking techniques, advanced joinery techniques and finishing processes. The Woodshop Technician actively engages in the creative culture of the school and models responsible use of the facilities. The Woodshop technician will take direction from and work closely with the 3D Studio Manager and the Department Chair to support the curriculum. Work-hours will be scheduled around curricular needs and class demands and may involve weekend hours.

Essential Duties

• Work with specific classes, assisting the faculty in delivering their curriculum
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized shop environment
• Restock needed supplies and tools based on student and faculty needs
• Maintain equipment and machinery
• Educate students about safety procedures in the shop (eye/ear protection, guards, etc.)
• Supervise student's shop use during open lab times
• Provide class demonstrations in tool usage
• Administer tool use/check out system
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Recent continuing education or apprenticeship
• Extensive knowledge and experience with a wide variety of hand and power tools
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to give and receive direction & communicate effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff
• Proactive, self-motivated, energetic, problem-solving
• Strong aptitude for equipment maintenance and repair
• Excellent supervisory and organizational skills
• Understanding of institutional health and safety issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Fine Art Degree
• Valid Oregon Driver's License

Typical Work Schedule

Work-hours will be scheduled around curricular needs and class demands and may involve weekend hours.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 75 lbs and move 500 lbs
• Ability to work standing for long periods

Salary

$18.59 per hour

About Willamette University

Willamette University, founded in 1842, is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem, Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs, including Oregon's top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest's oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master's degrees in data science and computer science.

Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our Benefits Summary includes options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial paid time off, tuition and more. If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette, please contact our HR Department, hr@willamette.edu or call us at 503-370-6210.