Art Research Studio Technician

DRAWING, PAINTING, and PRINTMAKING TECHNICIAN

This role oversees the operational, safety, and instructional support for the Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking areas, ensuring studios, classrooms, and labs remain clean, functional, well-equipped, and compliant throughout the year.

Bargaining unit consideration begins on 01/26/26 and ends on 02/01/2026. Shifts are Monday through Thursday 7.5 hours a day. Overtime and/or consecutive Sundays are not a condition of employment.

Salary range: $25.00 - 28.00 dollars per hour.

Drawing & Painting responsibilities include: (50%)

• Maintain supplies for studio operation.
  • Inventory
  • Procurement
    • Tracking budgets
    • Purchasing general area consumable supplies
    • Purchasing class-specific consumable supplies
    • Purchasing grad research supplies
    • Purchasing faculty research supplies
  • Organization of supplies
• Classroom infrastructure
  • Forecast area equipment needs
  • Maintain, repair, and clean equipment and classroom supplies
  • Assist with course and room scheduling needs
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate workers and lecturers with service hours.
  • Hiring
  • Scheduling
  • Training
  • Time approval
• Support area with figure models

Printmaking responsibilities include: (40%)

• Maintaining chemical storage.
  • Solvents
  • Ferric Chloride and Nitric Acid
  • Flammables
  • Ensure OSHA compliance
• Maintain supplies for studio operations.
  • Inventory
  • Procurement
    • Tracking budgets
    • Purchase general area consumable supplies
    • Purchase class-specific consumable supplies
    • Purchase grad research supplies
    • Purchase faculty research supplies
    • Purchase equipment
    • Purchase printmaking supplies for West Crib
  • Organization of supplies
• Maintain and repair equipment and classroom supplies.
  • Etching, lithography, screen, and Vandercook presses
  • Hot plates
  • Exposure unit
  • Screen stretcher
  • Screen washout stations
  • Metal and paper cutting equipment
  • Spray booths
  • Hand tools
  • Furniture and storage
• Classroom infrastructure
  • Forecast area equipment needs.
  • Assist with course and room scheduling needs.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate workers and lecturers with service hours.
  • Hiring
  • Scheduling
  • Training
  • Time approval
• Weekly shop monitor hours and equipment checks.

Other General Duties (10%)

• Manage and manifest hazardous waste storage and disposal for Regis West.
• Area and departmental safety:
  • Be an active member of the Regis Safety Committee.
  • Assist with annual Right to Know and Building Safety trainings.
  • Semesterly in-class safety trainings.
  • Maintain area SDS, first-aid kits, and eye-wash stations.
  • Write new safety protocols as needed.
  • Purchase safety supplies for areas.
  • Attend monthly area meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to write and speak English; ability to teach students and graduate assistants safe procedures for power and hand tool operation.
• Working knowledge and understanding of printmaking equipment, facilities, and processes (intaglio, lithography, relief, screen, and RISO).
• Working knowledge of drawing, painting, and printmaking material usage.
• Working knowledge of woodshop equipment.
• Experience working in an academic setting with students and managing student employees.
• Experience with managing and tracking multiple procurements, budgets, and purchase orders.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. Ability to stand for long periods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extreme organization, good communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.

Pay Range: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75% Appointment

Position Type: Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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