Facilities Manager jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

Position Information

Payroll Title: Staff Research Associate 3

Job Code: 9611

Job Open Date: 3/10/23

Application Review Begins: 3/27/23; open until filled

Department Code (Name): ARTS (Department of Art)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): RX (Research)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Grade Type/Grade: PSS / 19

Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: $29.84 - $37.11/hr.

Full Salary Range: Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range is $29.84 to $47.99/hr. The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $29.84 to $37.11/hr.

Work Location: ARTS Building

Working Days and Hours Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement if applicable: Not Eligible

Special Instructions

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement

The Department of Art offers contemporary, traditional, multi and interdisciplinary approaches to artistic production. We are committed to creative research that investigates the relationship between practice and inquiry, and how this dynamic manifests itself in contemporary life.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties

Under the general direction from the Department Chair, the AASC Director and the direct supervision of the Director of Art Labs, is responsible for the management, supervision, operation, maintenance and development of the Department of Art print, and mStudio labs. Utilizes advanced knowledge of tools, equipment and processes to provide technical supervision, develop experimental processes, provide assistance to students and faculty with research and projects, maintain materials and equipment and manage student lab monitors and Independent study students.

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Art Labs, is responsible for the full range of physical program management functions necessary for the conduct of the teaching and research missions of the Department; including the functional management of the facility's operations. The position requires a person who can interface effectively with faculty, researchers, students, and campus safety/business/facilities/equipment/space entities. Ensures that physical program activities are in accordance with campus policy, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related area or equivalent experience and/or training.
• 1-3 years experience with 2D Digital imaging and printmaking.
• Ability to understand and apply University and Department policies and procedures to specific situations.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks.
• Able to observe and use safe working conditions.
• Communication - An ability to communicate verbally, graphically, and in writing.
• Organization - Organizational abilities including maintaining a timeline and schedule for all manner of activities in the overseen classrooms and labs including research projects, class projects, workshops, demonstrations, presentations, utilization and maintenance of equipment and facilities, student volunteer scheduling and duties.
• Accounting - Relevant knowledge and abilities to create, develop, and track inventory and recordkeeping.
• Printmaking - Working knowledge of printmaking processes and affording techniques. Working knowledge and ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, consult, purchase, upgrade and repair all printmaking and artists’ books equipment.
• 2D/Digital imaging - Working knowledge of Digital imaging, design and publication.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1-3 years experience or combination of experience, training and education, preferably in a school or business setting.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program
• Satisfactory conviction history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Job Functions/Percentage of Time/Duties

35% Print & mStudio Instruction and Development

Oversees the day to day activities in the print studio. Keeps lab clean, maintained and organized. Keeps apprised of new technologies and has a solid understanding of current developments in analog/digital image making and design and printmaking fields. Assists faculty in the research and development of experimental processes and techniques in these fields. Provides group and individual technical training and instruction to faculty, students and staff in the design and creation of projects, safe operation, and maintenance of printmaking tools and equipment. Independently organizes and coordinates classroom training workshops, demonstrations, and in class project work sessions from development to execution. Provides user support for access to Risograph. Provides support to students in the facility and consults with faculty regarding services provided. Maintains, troubleshoots and fixes malfunctions, coordinates with repair professionals when necessary. Performs necessary service, repairs and modification of equipment including Risograph, letterpresses, etching presses, guillotine, boardshear, paper cutters, and photopolymer platemaker.

Print Lab: The Print Lab is equipped to specialize in hybrid digital and analog printmaking techniques employed in a broad range of contemporary artistic practices. It features two letterpress machines, an Anderson & Vreeland photopolymer platemaker, wooden type, 3 intaglio presses, a two-color Risograph MF9450, large scale paper cutters, a guillotine, a classroom, and materials store. The Print Lab is dedicated to traditional and experimental printing procedures incorporating digital elements such as laser cut intaglio and relief plates, and 3D printed type, into traditional analog craftsmanship

10% Purchasing/Distribution of Supplies/Inventory

Independently and in coordination with faculty, responsible for managing the purchasing and distribution of supplies and inventory for the Print Lab and mStudio. Purchases operational supplies and materials for equipment (i.e. printmaking presses, inkjet printers), for classroom use, and for advanced faculty research and student projects. Keeps inventory for the lab.

Operates a store of essential materials that are not practical for individuals to acquire themselves. This includes sourcing, purchasing, tracking inventory, sales and accounting.

In collaboration with instructors and the department financial affairs officer, tracks accounts related to the lab to keep budgets balanced and plan responsible spending. Manages a print tracking system and a supply of print and book making materials and collects payment for corresponding fees from students.

10% Coordinate & Assist

Work closely with faculty and students (particularly grads and honors) on fabrication and installation of art projects, advises and coordinates outdoor art projects and installations, help problem solve art related issues and generally is available to help when special needs arise. Work closely with students to assure best use of studio space. Help with student run gallery. Monitor activities of students (majors/minors/graduate) outside of class meeting times.

25% Facilities Management

Manages Art Department's fabrication and research facilities. Assesses projects such as design and fabrication, fabrication and repair of research and instructional equipment and facilities, and periodic maintenance of equipment and facilities. Renovates instruction or research facilities, installs new equipment or relocates existing equipment, determines equipment utility requirements, and develops modifications to facilities. Is knowledgeable of UC policies and general building practices regarding alterations and additions to facilities. Reviews equipment and materials requests by department staff and faculty. In collaboration with the chair, director, research coordinator and the department space committee determines if and what funding is available for specific requests, advises financial staff in review of and categorization, expense tracking and reporting. Tracks department equipment and compiles yearly inventory of tagged department property. Arranges for pickup of any excess department inventory. Arranges for and completes necessary EIMR paperwork for the sales of excess department equipment. Makes recommendations and arranges for the purchase of furniture for office and lab use. Responsible for fabrication of furniture when no suitable alternative is available. Serves on the Art Department Space Committee. Reports on general department lab, studio, and office use; keeps records of space use including: square footage, activity, occupants, and access. Makes recommendations to space committee on department space issues.

Apprises faculty and staff of university policies and procedures affecting the labs. Acts as liaison between the offices of Environmental Health & Safety, Equipment Management and Facilities Management.

Reports lost and/or damaged equipment in need of replacement or repair to area faculty or supervisor.

Responsible for usage and dispensing of chemicals for print which include inks and solvents. Must be appraised of current university policies and procedures with respect to health and safety. Recommends and implements health and safety procedures which are related to these materials and supplies.

Facilities duties include routine maintenance of ART spaces i.e. Walls (spackle and paint), Floors (clean), Ceilings (lights)... Supervisor will assign additional tasks as needed.

Primary Areas Covered: classrooms, gallery, offices, Harder Stadium, honors studios, aiding faculty in their offices/studios, print facility, mstudio, former paper making spaces, outside and in.

10% Space Management

Analyzes space usage and assignments within the Art Department. Develops short and long-term plans, makes recommendations for reassignment of space. Maintains accurate space drawings and inventory of space. Coordinates annual temporary space for all faculty, staff, students and researchers. Provides data regarding available space and department requirements to Chair; implements decisions to move personnel from locations as needed. Coordinates and schedules moves ensures research and instructional functions are not adversely affected. Provides follow up for all moving issues; resolves problems and issues related to temporary space. Provides analysis to Chair of existing space utilization and advises him/her regarding short- and long-range space requirements to meet current and projected teaching, administrative and research needs.

Manage keys, clean-ups (from students or visitors - trash, incomplete de-install, urine/biohazards, office kitchen?), furniture set ups everywhere (with other tech help) tool and supplies acquisition and pick up from central stores help students install and de-install temporary public art around the art building, help students and faculty with permissions for public art, back up for other techs (repair and maintenance of tools and furniture, sub for absences) knowledge of all machinery in print, woodshop, metal shop, kilns, (excluding 3D digital fab lab) downstairs hallway lockers space committee member yearly clear out and painting of Harder Stadium studios and Honors studios locking and unlocking spaces? (was done pre-Covid, but don’t know about now) hazardous waste disposal pick up from UCSB FM

5% Maintenance

Maintenance of ART equipment in addition to assisting other ARTS technicians with the maintenance of all equipment.

5% Safety Coordination

Oversees facilities security and access. Works in conjunction with faculty and staff to implement proper access and access procedures for department labs and studios. Responsible for the issue and record keeping of university and department keys. Responsible for the Art Department safety communication program. Consultants with Environmental Health and Safety to ensure compliance to campus, local, state, and federal safety regulations and laws. Works in conjunction with lab staff in wood shop, metal shop, foundry, sculpture, computer, photo and print labs to maintain a safe and functioning work environment. Provides safety training and consultation to faculty, staff, and students when necessary. Serves as department safety representative to Environmental Health and Safety. Attends bi-yearly DSR training sessions at EH&S. Is direct contact for police, fire dept., facilities, the college of letters and science, etc. in case of emergency

Vaccinations Programs – Including SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19)

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs – With Interim Amendments. As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit:

• UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information https://www.ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information
• University of California Policy on Vaccinations – With Interim Amendments https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy
• August 5, 2021 California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Order (Heath Care Worker Vaccine Requirement) https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Order-of-the-State-Public-Health-Officer-Health-Care-Worker-Vaccine-Requirement.aspx

• Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel, Students, or Trainees under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

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