L153 Shop Technician Grade 103 (71104)

Salary: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually
Location: NY, NY
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202400175
Department: Fine Arts
Closing:


About Pratt

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).

Description


Under the general supervision of management, the shop/Lab technician will support the day-to-day operation of the Fine Arts Light Lab and Computer Lab. They join a team committed to fostering a safe, innovative, and robust culture of creating, and will provide students with practical technical support that will guide their practice in and beyond their time at Pratt.

Examples of Duties


Duties specific to Department/Position:

• Maintain archive of student work
• Photograph events and exhibition openings

Light Lab Equipment:

AV equipment and moving image software used by Fine Arts MFA students for digital multi-media work. A green screen is also available as needed.

Light Lab responsibilities:

• Researching equipment
• Purchasing
• Maintaining and repairing digital equipment
• Training students in the use of software and equipment
• Assist students in production and postproduction
• Assist students in documenting work
• Maintain archive of student work

Computer Lab Equipment:
Fine Arts classroom equipment, computer lab, and Light Lab computers and printers

Computer Lab responsibilities:

• Research new purchases
• Coordinate computer/printer setup, installation, maintenance, and upgrade with IT hardware installation and maintenance, including peripherals software and operating system upgrades.
• Technical support to faculty and students
• Occasional training

AV Tech:
Fine Arts department-owned projectors, media players, sound systems, cameras, and recording devices.

Manages AV equipment permanently installed in classrooms, gallery, and the box.

AV tech Lab responsibilities:

• Photograph events and exhibition openings
• Researching equipment
• Purchasing
• Maintaining, installing, and repairing AV equipment
• Managing loans and return of equipment
• Assist students as needed

Qualifications


Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience required. If applicable to shop, may require a certificate of fitness or safety license.
  

Experience:

• Minimum of five years related experience and thorough knowledge of facility's equipment.
  

Skills:

• Understanding of health and safety regulations, both Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Institutional. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population of students and staff and demonstrate intercultural competence.
  

Other:

• Occasional weekend work during spring and fall semesters. Occasional overtime may be required at the end of each semester.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

At Pratt, we prioritize equity and have established a systematic approach to guarantee fair treatment for everyone. If your background and expertise align with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted for further instructions.



Benefits:

Medical
Dental
Vision
HSA
Company Sponsored Basic Life & AD&D
Company Sponsored Long Term Disability
Flex Spending Account (Health, Dependant Care)
Commuter Benefits (Transit & Parking)
Disability (NYS)
Voluntary Short Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
403B Retirement Plan
Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (Vac & Sick)

Supplemental Information:


To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/pratt/jobs/4873974/l153-shop-technician-grade-103-71104







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