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Yavapai College

Visual Arts, General Technician

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What they do

A Blacksmith or Forge Worker hammers and forges bars, rods, ingots and plates of iron, steel or other metals, and draws wire to make and repair various kinds of tools, metal articles, pieces of equipment, and agricultural and related implements.

$44,550 / year median in Arizona

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Salary:
$16.00
Hourly Location:
Prescott Campus, Prescott, AZ Job Type:
Casual Part Time (Less than 20 hours/week)
Job Number:
2026-00083
Department:
3
D Fine Art Opening Date:
03/09/2026 Description of Position Under the guidance and direction of the Lead Lab Tech, woodworking/woodturning instructors and the lead faculty in 3D visual arts, the lab assistant assists in supporting the educational purposes of the 3D Visual Art program. Keep the wood shop clean, safe and orderly for the instructors, students and other lab assistants. Assist students with using equipment, tools, and processes as approved by the lead lab teach and woodworking/woodturning instructors. Woodworking Lab Tech
  • Assist in overseeing the condition of all equipment in the wood shop (bandsaws, table saws, routers, jointers, lathes, sanders, etc.
  • Oversee open lab times and assist students as appropriate to their current instruction
  • Keep Inventory of materials.
  • Receive and distribute deliveries of various materials Minimum Expectations & Requirements
  • Experience in a variety of woodworking/woodturning equipment, tools, and processes.
  • Lift heavy weights of 50-100lbs alone or with assistance
  • Work in a dusty environment and wear appropriate safety masks, glasses, etc.
  • Regular attendance as scheduled is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties Preferred Skills & Abilities
  • Work experience in a community college/higher education work environment.
Essential Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.