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Florida International University · 1 day ago

Temporary Art Studio Lab Manager

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20/hr - $20/hr

2+ years exp

Florida International University is a Top 50 public research university that offers a diverse range of degree programs and is committed to student success and community engagement. The Temporary Art Studio Lab Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Digital & Film Photography Lab and Sculpture Lab, ensuring safety and proper maintenance of equipment while providing training and support to students and faculty.

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Responsibilities

Oversees and manages the day-to-day operations relating to the Art + Art History Lab areas. Serves as Safety Officer

Maintains, repairs, and supervises all Lab equipment and machinery

Supervises and conducts inventory on a quarterly basis and maintains stock of required machinery parts and materials

Coordinates with the department purchaser to order materials, equipment, and parts for Lab machinery and equipment

Oversee the management of the lab facilities, including reporting any necessary facility deficiencies to Facilities Work Management and the CARTA Director of Operations. This includes proper function of all facility entries and exits, lighting, equipment safety, and cleanliness

In conjunction with FIU's EH&S, responsible for implementing policies and procedures relating to health, life, and safety in the Labs and associated spaces

Provides safety/technical assistance and training to faculty and students. Schedules and leads equipment demonstrations with faculty and students. Administers and keeps logs related to all safety trainings and major equipment use

Conducts regular scheduled maintenance on digital printers and computers (updating OS, software, etc.). Reports software updates that are needed before the end of each semester

Supervises the operation of machines, printers, mix chemistry and stock solutions. Check the chemical levels in the holding tanks, mix chemicals, stock solutions, regulate temperature, adjust revolutions, developer and bleach/fix pumps, water pressure and regulate dryer temperature

Supervises Student Safety Officers, manages schedules and duties and maintains a master calendar for shop use, keeps statistics of shop use, and reevaluates the most effective use of space and time within the lab facilities

Troubleshoots tool and equipment malfunction in a timely manner. Creates a system to report tool and machinery issues to be resolved

Creates, administers, and manages a small equipment and tool checkout system. Maintains equipment and tools by performing preventive maintenance

Performs related duties as required or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position

Qualification

Lab managementSafety proceduresEquipment maintenanceInventory managementTechnical assistanceSupervisionCommunication

Required

High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Benefits

As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement).

Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits.

As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part.