Studio Equipment Maintenance Technician

Position Summary
The Studio Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for equipment maintenance and coordinate the campus-wide hazardous waste program. The Studio Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for insuring proper care and safe use of Penland equipment and promoting continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. This position reports to the director of facilities and grounds and works closely with the studio manager, studio coordinators, and the facilities and grounds staff. This is an hourly, seasonal, non-exempt position. It is a technical, administrative, and services-oriented position. Adaptability, analysis, attention to detail, collaboration, personal impact, dependability, safety awareness, organizational sensitivity and teamwork are characteristics central to this position. Personnel policies for all Penland employees apply.

Primary Responsibilities

Investigate, troubleshoot, repair, and perform maintenance on Penland owned equipment.
In conjunction with the Director of Facilities and the Studio Manager, review plans for the purchase of new equipment, prepare specifications for new equipment purchases and coordinate installations/de-installation of equipment with appropriate staff members; inspect new equipment to ensure that it meets specifications.
Prepare and administer a routine equipment maintenance schedule with in put from appropriate Penland staff.
Conduct equipment safety audits, make recommendations and write reports.
Work with the Director of Facilities in the coordination of the Penland School of Crafts hazardous waste program.
Coordinate with staff appropriate issues relating to Penland’s hazard waste program.
Prepare and maintain records on all equipment maintenance activities, including maintaining records of time, materials and equipment used.
Follow established procedures for requesting purchase authorizations, placing orders for materials, supplies, equipment and repairs and for submitting packing slips, invoices, and bills. Insure that all orders are placed, received, and accounted for properly.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree is preferred with at least 3 years of experience with demonstrated problem solving skills related to troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of studio equipment, with a special emphasis on equipment typically found in wood, metals, iron and glass studios. Training in and experience with OSHA regulations is preferred. In-depth technical knowledge of studio equipment and a general knowledge of the field of crafts preferred. Will consider an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess good organizational and communication skills, the ability to manage a varied workload, good people skills, and the ability to plan and manage a budget. Knowledge of computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet and database management is preferred.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and to work at a computer. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, tools or controls and to talk fluently and to hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, to walk, and to bend and to handle hazardous materials. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision required by this job includes close vision.

Compensation
Compensation discussions are a part of the interviewing process.
Initial application deadline is April 14, 2008. The position will remain open until filled.
Send resume, cover letter, and references, by April 14, 2008 to Scott Klein, Director of Facilities, PO Box 37, Penland, NC 28765 or scottklein@penland.org. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Scott Klein at scottklein@penland.org or 828-765-0477.

Penland School of Crafts is a national center for craft education offering residential workshops, residencies, outreach and exhibitions. Located on 400 acres in the NC mountains, Penland has 15 teaching studios and 48 historic and contemporary buildings. Penland operates with a $3.7 million annual operating budget and a $7.1 million endowment. Penland School of Crafts is an equal opportunity employer with a part- and full-time staff of 64.

3/31/08