ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY:

Willamette University, founded in 1842, is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem, Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs, including Oregon’s top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest’s oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master’s degrees in data science and computer science.

Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our Benefits Summary includes options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial paid time off, tuition and more. If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette, please contact our HR Department, [email protected] or call us at 503-370-6210.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide instruction in the safe operation of power and hand tools, basic and advanced woodworking techniques, advanced joinery techniques and finishing processes. The Woodshop Technician actively engages in the creative culture of the school and models responsible use of the facilities. The Woodshop Technician will take direction from and work closely with the 3D Studio Manager and the Department Chair to support the curriculum. Work hours will be scheduled around curricular needs and class demands and may involve weekend hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Work with specific classes, assisting the faculty in delivering their curriculum

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop environment

• Restock needed supplies and tools based on student and faculty needs 

• Maintain equipment and machinery

• Educate students about safety procedures in the shop (eye/ear protection, guards, etc.) 

• Supervise student’s shop use during open lab times

• Provide class demonstrations in tool usage 

• Administer tool use/check out system

• Other duties as assigned 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

• Recent continuing education or apprenticeship

• Extensive knowledge and experience with a wide variety of hand and power tools

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to give and receive direction & communicate effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff

• Proactive, self-motivated, energetic, problem-solving

• Strong aptitude for equipment maintenance and repair

• Excellent supervisory and organizational skills

• Understanding of institutional health and safety issues 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Fine Art Degree

• Valid Oregon Driver’s License

Typical Work Schedule: Work-hours will be scheduled around curricular needs and class demands and may involve weekend hours. This is a 10-month position with an average weekly workload of 20 hours per week.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 75 lbs and move 500 lbs

• Ability to work standing for long periods

Salary: $18.59 per hour

You will need to upload the following documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume:

• Cover letter addressing the required/preferred qualifications

• Current resume

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled.
 

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:
All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.
 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:

Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette University, please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments -- listed at the bottom of the page -- must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application.