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Hourly - Classroom Lab: Glass & Ceramics at Santa Barbara City College Share on X Print Application Deadline 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/25/2026 Contact Deneatrice Lewis Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range 16.90 - 20.55 Per Hour Length of Work Year See Position Description Employment Type Part Time About the Employer Santa Barbara City College has created a unique academic culture, which has been recognized with numerous accolades and awards. Most recently, we were honored by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott with a gift of $20 million in recognition of the excellent work that we do involving diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The college community is also proud of the 2013 Aspen Award for Community College Excellence in, among other things, increased levels of access and success for marginalized and low income students

We highlight to you the profound commitment that the College has to academic excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion among our faculty, staff, and students. As a community, we believe that diversity comes in many forms. We understand that individuals are multidimensional, shaped by the intersections of a variety of life experiences and factors that create our social identities.

We recognize and challenge the inequities that stem from the complex world in which we live and embrace the many facets of people that make up our wonderful College. Consequently, we seek College employees who will take responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for our students. We seek new staff and faculty to join our community and walk with us into the future embracing our commitments.

Santa Barbara Community College is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, military/veteran status, or because they are perceived to have one or more characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, consistent with applicable of the foregoing federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Job Description / Essential Elements: Print Hourly - Classroom Lab: Glass & Ceramics Salary: $16.90 - $20.55 Hourly Job Type: Hourly Staff Job Number: 01-2025-HW1 Closing: Continuous Location: Schott Campus, CA Department: SEL Older Adults Courses Basic Functions Perform a variety of diversified classroom equipment cleaning and maintenance duties in support of the department or program

May direct students to faculty or Director. Under the direction of the Director or as delegated, provide classroom equipment support to the program area. Please Note - Hourly employees are permitted to work up to 19.5hrs per week

These assignments do not include additional benefits. Assignments go towards our fiscal year (7/1 - 6/30) limitations. These limits include: 1000 hours worked per Fiscal Year 175 calendar days during a Fiscal Year Representative Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Maintain communication with the Director, School of Extended Learning or designee.

Ensure the classroom is ready for each instructor prior to each term. Locate, order, purchase, and resale all general-use supplies using a point of sale system. Art handling support and general equipment maintenance projects in the classroom space.

Communicate with college personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns. Monitor supplies; estimate and prepare order requests for supplies, and store and maintain regular and periodic inventory of supplies. Adhere to health and safety practices and procedures.

Enter data into an assigned computer system. Communicate with students, personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns. Operate a variety of classroom equipment.

Perform inventory review in subject areas. Prepare, set up, operate, calibrate, maintain and repair a variety of specialized equipment related to art such as electric pottery, welders, cutters, saws, metal breaks, printing presses, drills, drill presses, grinders, routers, sanders, furnaces, mixers, mills, spray booths, scales, cameras, lathes, computerized operating mechanisms, soldering stations, pickle, fluxes, solder, gas supplies, flex shafts, hydraulic presses, kiln repair, lapidary equipment, buffing machines, calipers, metal foundry and gas, fire and electric kilns, etc.; install, assemble and construct art equipment and systems as needed. Assemble, measure, mix and distribute various vapors, mists, sprays, molten metal, glazes, ceramic stains, acids, paints, oils and other assigned artistic supplies used in demonstrations, exercises and laboratory activities; design and construct laboratory materials according to instructor specifications as requested

Maintain art classrooms in proper working condition; organize rooms according to faculty specifications. In collaboration with Health & Safety and Hazardous Waste Removal, participate in the storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials and art supplies in compliance with established laws and regulations as directed; maintain and distribute hazardous material or safety information and procedures for students; maintain communication with Health and Safety and Hazard Waste removal. OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Ability to operate and maintain specialized equipment. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Some incumbents in this classification may be required to read, write and speak English and a designated second language. Some positions in this classification may require a valid California driver's license.

Knowledge and Abilities PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of equipment. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities. Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects as assigned by the position. HAZARDS: Some incumbents may experience exposure to fumes or potentially hazardous chemicals To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7258905 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved

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