Administration/Managerment

Ceramics Technician

University of Hartford · United States

Deadline

Mar 22, 2027

Closing in 154 days

Location

N/A

United States

Employment

Temporary

Full time

Reference

N/A

Posted Sep 23, 2026

Offered salary$18.60 to $20.32

About the role

Position Information

Position Title	Ceramics 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 Art School’s Ceramics studios and equipment. Serves as a resource to other technicians, faculty, staff and students regarding use of the Ceramics Facilities and equipment. Complies with and enforces facility access policies and procedures. Performs all duties in full support of the University’s brand, understanding that the positive and effective execution of these duties are instrumental to the University of Hartford’s core business – the education of students.
Hiring Range	The budgeted starting salary for this position will be $18.60 to $20.32 dependent upon experience

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities	Assists with and provides feedback to students with regard to project completion. Maintains awareness of trends and advances within the field of Ceramics. Maintains departmental inventories of instructional supplies and equipment, orders supplies as necessary and appropriate. Researches, recommends and purchases equipment as necessary, within the constraints of an established budget in an effort to ensure prudent fiscal management and effective departmental operations. Provides safety awareness and training in ceramics programs. Acts as a positive role model in the safe handling of materials and equipment. Trains students in the safe and proper firing of gas and electric kilns. Coordinates a kiln-firing schedule for the department. Provides regular feedback and updates to the supervisor on conditions and events within the Ceramics Department. Establishes, cultivates and maintains effective working relationships with the Facilities Department as well as necessary external vendors to schedule maintenance and ensure proper clean-up of the ceramics studio. Assumes responsibility for the understanding of, and adherence to, Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety and health standards. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Assists with and provides feedback to students with regard to project completion. Maintains awareness of trends and advances within the field of Ceramics. Maintains departmental inventories of instructional supplies and equipment, orders supplies as necessary and appropriate. Researches, recommends and purchases equipment as necessary, within the constraints of an established budget in an effort to ensure prudent fiscal management and effective departmental operations.
Provides safety awareness and training in ceramics programs. Acts as a positive role model in the safe handling of materials and equipment. Trains students in the safe and proper firing of gas and electric kilns. Coordinates a kiln-firing schedule for the department.
Provides regular feedback and updates to the supervisor on conditions and events within the Ceramics Department.
Establishes, cultivates and maintains effective working relationships with the Facilities Department as well as necessary external vendors to schedule maintenance and ensure proper clean-up of the ceramics studio. Assumes responsibility for the understanding of, and adherence to, Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety and health standards.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	PS1239P
Working Conditions	Stockroom or warehouse High dust, dirt, grease environment Requires safety training and/or protective devices Requires exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles Works with poor ventilation or with regular exposure to odors Regular exposure to chemicals and solvents
Education	Bachelor’s Degree Required
Physical Effort	Intermittently sitting, standing, stooping Typically standing and/or walking Typically pushing and/or pulling Requires repeated reaching by extending hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any direction Heavy lifting or carrying 51 lbs. or more Climbing ladders or scaffolds Using equipment requiring high dexterity Requires good hearing Requires good near or distance vision Requires distinguishing colors and/or depth perception to judge distances Requires feeling to perceive an object’s 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
Position End Date (if temporary)
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions Summary
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