Design Technology Specialist
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Information Services / Technology (IT)
Posted on May 17, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Design Technology Specialist
Requisition Number
RE45419
Working Title
Department Name
8N040:Design Facilities/Shops/Technology
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
41
Salary Range
$15.67-25.05/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50lbs.Long periods of standing. Working with heavy machinery and equipment commonly found in wood shop, metal shop, and textile fabrication settings.
Shift
Monday-Friday; 9:30am – 6:00pm (40 hours/week); hours may vary depending on facility use, some nights and/or weekends
Job Summary
The College of Design, Design Technology Specialists provide ongoing technical, operational, and occasional administrative support for all design technology services and facilities in the College. Under the guidance of the Fabrication Lab Manager this position coordinates resources to ensure availability of fabrication facilities, advising faculty, students, and other College constituents of best practices and safety compliance related to the operation of design fabrication technology hardware and software, as well as digital and analog output machinery and tools. Additionally, this position coordinates with staff peers and supervisors to deliver uninterrupted services with a commitment to customer service. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a record of fabrication proficiency to include digital and analog methods of making, using wood as the primary medium, as well as the ability to support and promote successful operations in a dynamic environment.
Specific Request 1 – Optional
Please submit a link to a portfolio of your work.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Ability to maintain positive working relationships with a diverse constituency, and to work effectively and appropriately with students in an educational setting
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
05/30/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Design Technology Specialist
Requisition Number
RE45419
Working Title
Department Name
8N040:Design Facilities/Shops/Technology
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
41
Salary Range
$15.67-25.05/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50lbs.Long periods of standing. Working with heavy machinery and equipment commonly found in wood shop, metal shop, and textile fabrication settings.
Shift
Monday-Friday; 9:30am – 6:00pm (40 hours/week); hours may vary depending on facility use, some nights and/or weekends
Job Summary
The College of Design, Design Technology Specialists provide ongoing technical, operational, and occasional administrative support for all design technology services and facilities in the College. Under the guidance of the Fabrication Lab Manager this position coordinates resources to ensure availability of fabrication facilities, advising faculty, students, and other College constituents of best practices and safety compliance related to the operation of design fabrication technology hardware and software, as well as digital and analog output machinery and tools. Additionally, this position coordinates with staff peers and supervisors to deliver uninterrupted services with a commitment to customer service. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a record of fabrication proficiency to include digital and analog methods of making, using wood as the primary medium, as well as the ability to support and promote successful operations in a dynamic environment.
Specific Request 1 – Optional
Please submit a link to a portfolio of your work.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Ability to maintain positive working relationships with a diverse constituency, and to work effectively and appropriately with students in an educational setting
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
05/30/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Describe "teamwork" and give a recent example of how you demonstrated being a team player in a work setting. Please include examples of any experience you have with leading teams, if applicable.
(Open Ended Question) - * How many years of experience do you have with carpentry?
- None
- More than 0, up through 2 years
- More than 2 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 6 years
- More than 6 years
- * Please describe your experience and proficiency with various types of analog and digital fabrication equipment, including CNC routing, laser-cutting, woodworking, etc.
(Open Ended Question) - * How many years of experience do you have in tool maintenance in a woodshop setting, safety, project and facilities coordination, or public speaking?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1, up through 2 years
- More than 2, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Specific Request 1
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