Metal Fabrication Assistant (NR)

This is a Limited Non-Recruitment to hire Raissa Boysen, 10328902 into UCPath Position number: 40992861

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Under the general direction of Sculpture faculty the incumbent provides technical support for the Sculpture area for summer courses. The Art Department currently consists of 13 permanent faculty, 30 visiting lecturers per year, 8 technical and clerical staff, and approximately 500 art undergraduate majors and 20 graduate students. The major functional areas of responsibility include demonstrations, safety, and clean up of Sculpture equipment and spaces. The Art department staff promotes a strong spirit of teamwork and embrace UCSC's Principles of Community in meeting the needs of a diverse range of constituents.

JOB SUMMARY

The incumbent prepares, cleans, and organizes the Sculpture Metal Shop facilities and tools, restocks materials, notifies the instructor of any damaged equipment, and makes basic repairs to tools and equipment as needed. They assist students as they learn to properly plan, prepare and create their projects, and inform and enforce safety and cleaning protocols.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $ 26.93/hourly
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: None

Schedule Information:

• Part-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 15%, 6 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Tuesday & Thursday
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: Limited appointment

Job Start Date: 06-23-2025

Job End Date: 07-24-2025

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Research Support Professionals (RX)

Job Code Classification: SRA 1 (009613)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

75% - Technical Support

• Assist faculty and students with all aspects of metal shop tools and equipment processes and techniques, including demonstrations.
  

15% - Health and Safety

• Ensure that all proper health and safety protocols are followed and enforced.

10% - Clean Up

• Assist in clean up of Metal Shop and Metal Shop equipment and supplies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Demonstrated experience cleaning and organizing metal shop tools and equipment
• Demonstrated experience using Plasma cutter, Oxygen/Acetylene torch, and angle grinders
• Demonstrated experience using chop saw, foot shear, and bolt cutters
• Demonstrated experience using MIG welder and TIG welder
• Demonstrated experience cutting, shaping, and bending metal
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety in a Metal Shop environment
• Demonstrated experience providing Metal Fabrication techniques
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper clean up procedures in a Metal Shop environment
• Demonstrated commitment to embracing diversity in all its forms and striving for an inclusive community that fosters an open, enlightened, and productive environment

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• The selected candidate will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
  

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.