Job Information
Montana State University Equipment/Facility Manager in Bozeman, Montana
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 24359
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Joshua DeWeese
406-994-4283
josh.deweese@montana.edu
Classification Title
Working Title Equipment/Facility Manager
Brief Position Overview
Great opportunity for dynamic individual.
Position Number 4N1408
Department Art
Division College of Arts & Architecture
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE
FTE .75
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type Classified Hourly
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
Under the supervision of the Director, the person in this position will maintain facilities and equipment for the School of Art academic faculty to facilitate their ongoing teaching and creative research responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintaining all portable and fixed equipment and tools as directed
Responsible for property and inventory control protocols
Assemble new equipment and furniture as directed
Performing general maintenance in all studios
Assisting the Director in handling safety concerns and questions
Operating and maintaining a variety of specialized equipment, hand and power tools, and occasionally moving and carrying heavy equipment and materials.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Demonstrated competence using, maintaining, and repairing a wide variety of power and hand tools.
General knowledge of art processes and materials
Strong organizational and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
General knowledge of foundry, ceramic, welding and cutting equipment.
The Successful Candidate Will
The ability to work with a diverse group of people.
The ability to prioritize the needs of faculty and staff
The ability to troubleshoot and solve various mechanical problems not related to areas covered by Facilities Services.
The ability to repair and maintain machinery, i.e. power and hand tools, printmaking, woodshop, metalsmithing and ceramics tools and equipment.
Experience with a variety of power tools; general knowledge of carpentry, electrical systems, plumbing systems and ventilation systems.
Maintain a consistent 30 hr a week work schedule, likely to include two day and two early evening shifts per week. (To be negotiated with supervisor)
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
Ability to transport 75 lbs., work in cramped spaces, and ascend tall ladders. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties? No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on June 5, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
Diversity Statement
Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html