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Location

Normal, IL | United States

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Job description

Job no: 518262

Work type: On Campus

Location: Normal, Illinois

Division Name: Academic Affairs

Department: Wonsook Kim School of Art

Job Summary

The Properties Technician is responsible for Wonsook Kim School of Art equipment installation, maintenance, and inventory. This position is also responsible for purchasing of materials and supplies for the studios and classrooms; assists in organizing, cleaning, and maintaining studios; and helping maintain safe studio practices.


This position is subject to summer academic break layoff.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Retirement and supplemental retirement
• For more University Benefit information:
• Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$16.61 - $21.59 per hour

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent

• Any combination totaling two years (24 months) from the following categories:
  (a) work experience requiring the use of hand and power tools
  (b) vocational training in any area/field of study requiring the use of hand and power tools
  (c) college training in any area/field of study requiring the use of hand and power tools as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
  
  
  • 30 semester hours equals 12 months
  • 60 semester hours equals 24 months
  Amounts of the various types of experience or training less than those defined above as being equivalent to 1.0 unit should be converted to decimal equivalents and added together when computing combinations of the different types of preparation listed above.

• Valid U.S. driver’s license
  
  
  A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of:
  a. safety factors necessary to the operation of tools and equipment associated with a wood shop and art studios.
  b. general health and safety issues associated with the creation of projects in studio and shop settings.

• Demonstrated communication skills:
  a. with a variety of user groups from experienced to novice so that they are trained properly.
  b. which positively advance interaction with peers, vendors, and user groups to create a cooperative environment.

• Fundamental understanding of equipment associated with a wood shop installation and repair.

• Ability to:
  a. sustain a preventative maintenance schedule and two comprehensive condition reports per year for tools and machines.
  b. make, track, and communicate purchases from various local and online vendors.
  c. easily adapt to changing work assignments and effectively prioritize tasks.
  d. assess, independently problem solve, and continually work to improve studios and equipment.

• Experience with CNC routers.

• Demonstrated skills in the use of computers and printers. Competent use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook or similar programs and web software.

• Self-motivated and takes pride in work.

Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• This position requires sitting, standing, walking, climbing, crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds).

• Ability to effectively communicate on a daily basis.

• Ability to conduct or attend meetings in various locations across campus and off campus.

• Ability to drive a truck that is used to pick up supplies on a weekly basis.

• Required to have visual acuity to make general observations about facilities or structures.

Proposed Starting Date

April 2024

Optional Applicant Documents

Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note : These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.


If you are using college or university coursework to qualify for this position, then college or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.


To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.


Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:


Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Kira Shelton
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300


The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.


A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

The final candidate for this position will be required to provide a copy of their valid U.S. driver's license. Human Resources will contact the final candidate at the appropriate time to obtain a copy of this document.


Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.

Contact Information for Applicants

Kira Shelton
Human Resources
[email protected]
(309) 438-2120

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.

Application Opened: 02/20/2024 09:35 AM CST
Application Closes: 02/29/2024 11:55 PM CST

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