Payroll Title: Lab MechanicianJob Code: 008653Job Open Date: 3/19/24Application Review Begins: 4/4/24; open until filledDepartment Code (Name): ARTS (DEPARTMENT OF ART)Percentage of Time: 100%Union Code (Name): TX (Technical)Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff (Career)FLSA Status: Non-ExemptClassified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSSSalary Grade: STEPSHiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $31.00 to $32.42/hr.Full Hourly Range: Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full hourly range for this position is $31.00 to $37.29/hr. The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $31.00 to $32.42/hr.Work Location: Arts Bldg., 534 Rms. 0246, 0248Working Days and Hours: M-F; 8am - 5pmBenefits Eligibility: Full BenefitsType of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: N/ASpecial Instructions:

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Brief Summary of Job Duties:

Under the supervision of the Facilities Manager and in consultation with the Department Chair and Area faculty, holds primary responsibility for the maintenance and operation of the Wood Shop and yard and helps with operations in the Atrium with working knowledge of other 3D fabrication shops in department. Monitors the use of the Wood Shop & Atrium for the purposes of ensuring proper and safe use of the shop and its equipment by students, staff, and faculty. Keeps Wood Shop stocked with necessary supplies and materials for course instruction and special projects. Ensures shop equipment is in good operating order. Assists the Facilities Manager and Financial Analyst with tracking inventory, by keeping materials records up to date materials/purchasing records up to date and available. With Consult of the chair and/or relevant faculty and Facilities Manager, conducts demonstrations, and provides guidance on basic carpentry techniques (i.e. woodworking, cabinet making, light construction and installation) for undergraduate and graduate students, staff, and faculty. Complies with safety standards regarding general wood shop use and safe use of materials and equipment. Functions as a team member with other Arts facilities staff. Cross trains in other Arts facilities areas in order to provide flexible exchange with other lab areas and to be able to cover other these areas as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in training or teaching small groups of people new skills.
• Knowledge of, and experience using wood-working tools.
• Knowledge of safety gear needed in the application of power tools, hand tools, general construction procedures and procedures associated with the use of woodworking tools.
• Knowledge of best practices to ensure the safety of the students, instructors, and visitors to the woodshop who are engaging in, or watching, the use of power tools and construction of projects.
• Ability to work within timelines and juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of safety practices and Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Comfortable working in an open lab environment with any combination of classes, student, faculty, departmental, or special projects happening at any given time.
• Must be very reliable, organized and able to pay attention to detail and prioritize.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Project management skills including leading the team when needed.
• Ability to work in a socially and culturally diverse environment.
• Use of emotional intelligence as an effective management tool.
• Must possess effective computer skills and ability to prioritize work, and perform a variety of tasks simultaneously under the pressure of deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Computer aided design software knowledge compatible with department.
• Knowledge of furniture and/or general construction is highly desirable.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse.
• Driver's License (U08): Must maintain valid CA DL, a clean DMV record and enrollment in DMV Pull-Notice Program.
• Able to lift light loads (approx. 20-50 lbs.)
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environmentSatisfactory conviction history background check

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

50% Wood Shop, Atrium Operations & Support - Monitors the use of the Wood Shop to ensure the proper and safe use of the shop and its equipment. Responsible for keeping the Wood Shop, yard, and painting labs in good production condition, clean and well-organized. Works as a team to assist with the functioning of the Atrium. Notifies the Facilities Manager of, and assists as directed, with any needed repairs of the machinery, wood shop equipment, and furniture. Keeps the Wood Shop stocked with the necessary supplies and materials for course instruction and special projects. Schedules the Wood Shop, yard, and painting lab facilities to accommodate class activities and open lab times. Provides demonstrations to graduate, undergraduate staff, and faculty researchers on the basic and advanced uses the wood shop equipment (table saw, miter saw, drill press, radial arm saw, jointer, band saw, thickness planer, specialty tools) and hand tools (including electric drills, electric hand planer, hammers, skill saws, air nailer, etc.) and Atrium equipment when required. Assists with special emphasis on safety rules and safe practices. Works with faculty for direction on the upkeep and preparation of class painting rooms including easel maintenance, patch and paint, furniture organization, etc. Provides demonstrations of stretcher bar and panel canvas construction. Cross trains with other Arts Facilities staff in order to work in and cover in other areas and shops when needed. Supports all courses and Arts department personnel, as well as College of Creative Studies, and MAT art students and faculty. Records, draws/creates plans and communicates projects and equipment lists in software programs compatible with department. Engages in regular training at least every 2 years to update and learn new skills and stay current with new practices and trends as well as relevant educational trainings recommended/required by the department.

10% Fabricating - Assists as needed, with the fabrication, assembly, and installation of student projects which require basic technical skills, including fixtures and prototypes, assembly, testing, trouble-shooting. Researches and works with unconventional, contemporary, innovative materials such as exotic woods, specialty products, uncommon adhesives and fasteners, finishes, etc. and post consumables.

25% Design, Consultation and Engineering - Consults with the Facilities Manager, faculty members, professional research staff, graduate students, and other staff to facilitate the design and construction of simple projects and installations. Is involved in all stages of small projects from conceptualization through design, selection of materials and components, layout, fabrication, and assembly. Works collaboratively and/or independently from rough drafts, sketches, or verbal instructions. Prepares drawings or sketches when necessary to assist faculty, staff and students in fabricating parts. Works as a team member with other facilities staff on larger projects, multi material/technique projects conceptual projects, departmental facilities projects, etc. proposed by supervisor, department, faculty or students. Provides cost estimates to faculty/ students, of materials needed for proposed projects. Researches commercially built equipment (ex: planer, table saw) and tools to determine adequacy and usability for contemporary art techniques.

5% Purchasing/ Distribution of Supplies/ Inventory - Orders operational supplies and materials for woodshop [wood, canvas, fasteners, sand paper, glue, goggles ear plugs (personal protective equipment and misc. shop supplies as needed). Purchases other small items and materials for the Wood Shop. Orders and distributes materials to students. Assists faculty with research related purchases. Orders, and receives materials. May be required to pick-up materials from local vendors in the Goleta and Santa Barbara area. Responsible for keeping accurate records, including materials cost estimates, job requests, receipts of equipment purchases, etc. for research and lab fee budgets. Assists Facilities Manager with tracking inventory of equipment, tooling, and other supplies for the Wood Shop and yard. Inventory must be taken every year.

5% Hazard Communication Coordinator - Serves as the liaison between the Arts Department Safety Representative (DSR) and Environmental Health and Safety to implement and maintain a viable Hazard Communication Program in the department in compliance with campus and federal regulations which include: Coordinator of equipment, shop safety, chemical waste, MSDS, emergency action and fire prevention programs. Recommends and implements health and safety procedures which are related to equipment and supplies. Develops and administers both digital and paper safety tests for safety and liability matters in the shop.

5% Other Duties as Assigned - Other duties as assigned.

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