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Form of workVacancy Type: Temporary
Contract Duration: Up to 6 Months
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 01/09/2023
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Manager, Culture, the Studio Arts Technician manages equipment maintenance, repair and replacement, health & safety and safe operating practices and procedures within the Living Arts Centre studios. Additional responsibilities include providing equipment training, oversight and inventory, performing preventative and emergency equipment maintenance and repairs, health & safety and operational training and documentation. Furthermore, providing technical advice and assistance at citywide facilities that support Culture Programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support safe operations of Culture Programs within the Living Arts Centre's studios including ceramics, glass, flameworking, sculpture, wood, photography, dance, textiles, jewellery, painting and drawing, kidspace and the gallery studio;
- Maintain studio equipment in good operating order including regular monitoring, maintenance and repair;
- Maintain studio checklists, repair logs, and preventative maintenance service schedules;
- Ensure safe operations and servicing of equipment and adherence to proper handling and storage of products according to WHIMIS and SDS standards;
- Maintain Studio Operating and Health & Safety manuals;
- Demonstrate proper operations for a wide variety of tools and equipment, providing technical support and training to users and staff for LAC specialized studio spaces;
- Represent Culture Programs on internal Culture's Joint Health and Safety Committee;
- Maintain safe and clean studio and storage environments;
- Document, report and follow up with required action on all equipment-related accidents/incidents;
- Oversee the inventory and purchasing of studio equipment, materials and supplies;
- Work with program staff to ensure spaces meet programmatic needs;
- Review Resident Artist and Instructor applications for technical competence as required;
- Liaise, co-ordinate and problem solve with Facilities and Property Maintenance staff and outside contractors for maintenance, improvement and emergency work;
- Fabricate equipment and equipment repairs as required to improve studio operations and storage spaces;
- Assist in exhibition installation and lighting as required;
- Assist with functional guidance of part-time Ceramic Assistant including scheduling, evaluation and hiring to ensure effective studio operations and program support;
- Provide technical knowledge and recommendations on studio renovations and equipment upgrades; source contractors and suppliers;
- Work a varied schedule including evenings and weekends to meet program support needs and on call for emergency repairs and furnace alarm;
- Provide ad-hoc assistance on projects/initiatives within the unit/team.
- Post-secondary degree, diploma or other recognized technical qualifications in Craft and Design, specializing in either glass, wood, ceramics;
- Minimum 3 years related facility and maintenance experience in a craft studio setting or equivalent combination of education and related experience;
- Health and Safety, WHMIS and SDS training required;
- Standard First-Aid CPR-C required;
- Valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's license and access to a vehicle is required;
- TSSA Gas Technician 2 licence an asset.
Hours of Work: 40
Work Location: Living Arts Centre
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Culture Division , Culture Services
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
