Job Description

Job Summary

Assist Fabrication Facilities Manager, Students and Faculty by overseeing the safe and effective operation of the equipment and maintenance of the Design Arts Annex lab on a day-to-day basis.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the safe and effective operation of the Design Arts Annex shop facility.
• Implement and enforce shop standards/policies and safety rules.
• Provide introductory support to students regarding course projects.
• Assist students with technical advice/assistance on process and procedures.
• Ensure that students are operating toots & machinery safely and correctly
• Provide occasional providence of shop training/orientation sessions and working guidelines for Interior or Architecture students that will be qualified to use the facilities and equipment.
• Supervise and conduct maintenance and repair of shop tools, equipment, and the shop environment.
• Maintain standards of cleanliness in the shop.
• Other tasks assigned by Fabrication Facilities Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with woodworking equipment and tools, and 1 year of experience with welding (MIG), metal working tools and equipment.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Lifting demands ≤ 50lbs

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This is a Part-Time casual position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.