Ceramics Lab Technician (Placer High School)

Ceramics Lab Technician (Placer High School) at Placer Union High School District Print Application Deadline 5/31/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/15/2026 Contact Ronda Black 530-886-4401 Number of Openings 1 Salary Single Rate $2,000 per section/per term Stipend Add'l Salary Info $2000/section per term. Fall = $4000 and Spring = $6000 Length of Work Year August 7, 2026

• May 28, 2027

Employment Type Part Time Location Placer High School Job Summary Job Summary Ceramics Lab Technician:

The position will be covered with a stipend under the Specialist 1 category receiving the highest amount for that role = $2000 per section of ceramics that we are supporting. (This means that the person we hire for 26/27 will be paid $2000/section per term. Fall = $4000 and Spring = $6000). Days/Hours

• TBD Kiln Operation & Maintenance
• Manage the loading and unloading of student work in kilns to ensure optimal firing capacity and minimize breakage.
• Operate and program Skutt Kilns for both bisque and glaze firings.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on Skutt Kilns, including the diagnosis and replacement of elements/coils, relays, and thermocouples.
• Maintain kiln furniture, including scraping, grinding, and kiln-washing shelves, and make cookies for glaze overflow. Glaze & Materials Management
• Mix commercial dry "cake mix" glazes to correct consistencies for both brushing and dipping applications.
• Check glaze specific gravity regularly using a hydrometer and make necessary water or flocculant/deflocculant adjustments to maintain ideal viscosity and suspension.
• Monitor inventory levels for dry materials, clay bodies, tools, and studio chemicals.
• Support the purchasing of supplies and coordinate deliveries with vendors in collaboration with the Art Department Chair. Equipment & Studio Maintenance
• Operate and maintain the studio pug mill to process scrap clay.
• Manage the comprehensive clay recycling system to minimize waste and ensure a steady supply of reclaimed clay for student use.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on all pottery wheels (e.g., adjusting belts, replacing switches, tightening splash pans).
• Wash and sanitize student aprons and studio towels on a regular schedule.
• Conduct general studio maintenance, including cleaning sinks, maintaining clay traps, and ensuring proper ventilation. Classroom Support & Safety
• In collaboration with Ceramics teachers, supervise an Requirements / Qualifications Please include the following documents with your application. Letters of Recommendation must be recent in the past 2 years. Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three
• recent in the last two years) Resume Requirements / Qualifications Please include the following documents with your application. Letters of Recommendation must be recent in the past 2 years. Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three
• recent in the last two years) Resume Comments and Other Information

APPLICANTS

• PLEASE NOTE Any offer is contingent upon formal approval by the Placer Union High School District Board of Trustees, Live Scan fingerprint clearance, maintenance of all credentials, licenses, transcripts, and/or certificates necessary to perform the duties of the above-entitled position, the district's review of information related to past instances of misconduct pursuant to AB 2534 (Certificated positions), and current medical verification that the incumbent is free of active tuberculosis.

Certain criminal charges may also impact any job offer. Please read and respond to the Legal Information section of the application carefully. Though your answers will not necessarily disqualify you from consideration, failure to answer this section accurately and completely will disqualify the candidate in the event an offer is made and the DOJ report does not match what has been recorded on the application. The Placer Union High School District (PUHSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. PUHSD understands and will address the intersectionality of identities and how they can lead to unique forms of discrimination or harassment. PUHSD prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, national origin, disability, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex, sexual orientation, military or veterans status, homelessness, foster status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200 and 220, Government Code 11135, and Title IX. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, or bullying, you should contact Title IX Coordinator (Students) Steve Caminiti, 13000 New Airport Road, Auburn, 530.886.4402, scaminiti@puhsd.k12.ca.us; Title II (Students) and Section 504 Coordinator Carrie Warda, 13000 New Airport Road, Auburn, 530.886.4433, cwarda@puhsd.k12.ca.us; and/or Title IX and Title II Coordinator (Staff) Elena DalFavero, 13000 New Airport Road, Auburn, 530.886.4426, edalfavero@puhsd.k12.ca.us. Comments and Other Information

APPLICANTS

• PLEASE NOTE Any offer is contingent upon formal approval by the Placer Union High School District Board of Trustees, Live Scan fingerprint clearance, maintenance of all credentials, licenses, transcripts, and/or certificates necessary to perform the duties of the above-entitled position, the district's review of information related to past instances of misconduct pursuant to AB 2534 (Certificated positions), and current medical verification that the incumbent is free of active tuberculosis.

Certain criminal charges may also impact any job offer. Please read and respond to the Legal Information section of the application carefully. Though your answers will not necessarily disqualify you from consideration, failure to answer this section accurately and completely will disqualify the candidate in the event an offer is made and the DOJ report does not match what has been recorded on the application. The Placer Union High School District (PUHSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. PUHSD understands and will address the intersectionality of identities and how they can lead to unique forms of discrimination or harassment. PUHSD prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, national origin, disability, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex, sexual orientation, military or veterans status, homelessness, foster status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200 and 220, Government Code 11135, and Title IX. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, or bullying, you should contact Title IX Coordinator (Students) Steve Caminiti, 13000 New Airport Road, Auburn, 530.886.4402, scaminiti@puhsd.k12.ca.us; Title II (Students) and Section 504 Coordinator Carrie Warda, 13000 New Airport Road, Auburn, 530.886.4433, cwarda@puhsd.k12.ca.us; and/or Title IX and Title II Coordinator (Staff) Elena DalFavero, 13000 New Airport Road, Auburn, 530.886.4426, edalfavero@puhsd.k12.ca.us. Links Related To This Job Placer High School Classified Salary Schedule View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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