Art Studios Technician

Job No: 562758; 10/05/2026

ART STUDIOS TECHNICIAN
Instructional Support Technician I
College of Arts and Letters/ Art Department

Salary Range: $4,184 - $9,096/Monthly (Budgeted Hiring Salary Range $4,184 - $4,353/Monthly)

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; non-exempt classification.

Essential Functions: Under the general supervision of the Department Chair, the Studios Technician provides technical support for faculty and students in the Art Department and all other educational activities as needed. The Studios Technician provides direct support for faculty and students in resolving complex problems concerning usage of machinery, electrical equipment and hand tools; provides instructional support in the form of set-ups of equipment, displays and demonstrations and other learning activities. Duties include but are not limited to inventory control; storekeeping; materials and equipment purchasing and distribution; operation, calibration, survey, maintenance and repair of technical and electrical equipment. The position requires working with mechanical and electrical tools and machinery, including wood shop, ceramics kilns, sculpture area, and with materials such as plaster, paint products, cleaning agents, glazes, etc.

Required Qualifications & Experience: Equivalent to two years of experience providing instructional support services for a unit or discipline in the Arts OR the equivalent to two years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equivalent and in Art or related discipline which may be substituted for one year of required experience OR equivalent to four years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment in Art or related discipline. Knowledge of principles of providing support services; common principles, methods and techniques; materials, supplies and equipment and their uses in Art or related discipline. Knowledge and experience for traditional, experimental and new technology as required for various instructional techniques. Knowledge and experience to survey, maintain and repair technical and electrical equipment. Knowledge of industry standards for safety procedures on all power equipment and power tools, including but not limited to hand tools. Ability to evaluate the materials and supplies used; learn to adjust and make minor repairs to equipment and hand tools; plan activities and prepare schedules; use methods, techniques and skills related to the Art discipline. The position requires moving supplies into and out of storage as part of the preparation of materials for instructional use. Although most supplies are light, some are heavy and dense; for example, 50-lb blocks of artist's clay or 50-lb bags of plaster. Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs. Must have the ability to  supervise student assistants; write memos; calculate quantities of supplies needed or consumed; effectively handle competing demands and interruptions; learn procedures for basic maintenance, repair and operation of mechanical and electrical tools and equipment; oversee and instruct safe operation of equipment, including the wood shop for students and faculty; and supervise and instruct safe use of chemicals such as paint products and cleaning agents. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position. A task may be included as part of the interview process.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Desired Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Art or a related discipline. Experience in an academic setting.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on October 19, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply.  Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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