BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
The Faculty of Arts, Design and Media
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: / Technical Workshop MonitorContract:
Department: / ADM Technical Resources
Reference No:
Salary: / £9.19 per hour
Scale : / Scale 1, Band C
Location: / City Centre Campus – Parkside Building
Reporting to: / Director of Resources
Closing Date:
1 Purpose
To provide a basic level of technical support in the design workshops, during out of hours operation and to ensure a safe working environment for users.
2 Duties and Responsibilities
2.1 Provide basic technical support for other students using the various workshops across the Parkside building
2.2 To ensure that students are using the workshops in a manner that is conducive to and in adherence to all relevant health and safety procedures and guidelines
2.3 Ensure that students finish working in good time prior to the building closing
2.4 Ensure that students clean up their working area prior to leaving the workshops
2.5 To assist the workshop technicians in keeping the workshops clean and tidy
2.6 Informing security immediately in the event of an accident or injury
2.7 In the event of an accident, inform the workshop technician with all the details of the incident as soon as possible in order for them to complete a report
3 Supervisory Responsibility
None
4 Supervision Received
The post holder reports directly to the Director of Resources
5 Contacts
University staff and students
6 Essential Requirements of the post holder
Basic technical skills in at least 2 of the following: Woodworking/Metal working, Ceramics and glass, photography and video, traditional print, animation, theatre design, fashion and textiles, silk screen printing and general computer skills
7 Other Requirements (including any special items)
Uphold and promote the University’s core values of Excellence, People Focused, Partnership Working, Fairness and Integrity. These values define the principles of how the Birmingham City University works together with its staff, students and partners.
On being given appropriate notice, some flexibility with regards to hours worked will be required to meet the needs of the University
The University reserves the right to vary the duties and responsibilities of staff under conditions prescribed by national agreements.
The above duties may be altered to suit the future needs of the service. The post holder may therefore be required to serve at any of the University’s places of employment as may be required.
Hours of Work
Monday – Thursday 17.00 – 22:00
Friday 16.00 – 19.00
Saturday 10.00 – 16.00
· Approximately 12 hours work per week, working a rota with other students
· Some weekend work will be required
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title:Technical Workshop Monitor / Post Ref: / Faculty/Department:
ADM
Technical Resources
Grade & Salary: S109C / School/Section: / Reports to:
Director of Resources - ADM
Category and Guidance / Essential / Desirable / How Identified
1. / Physical / Professional approach to the working environment / c
2. / Qualifications / Undertaking academic study at Birmingham City University / a
3. / Experience / Basic technical skills in at least 2 workshop areas / Knowledge of health and safety / a, c
4. / Special Knowledge / Good IT skills including Adobe suites
5. / Circumstances (personal) / Evening work and possible weekend work / c
6. / Disposition and Personal Characteristics / Must be able to handle multiple tasks concurrently in a calm manner
Must be efficient and flexible
Must be able to work under own supervision
Must possess a pleasant manner
Demonstrates a commitment to the University’s core values of Excellence, People Focused, Partnership Working, Fairness and Integrity / a, c
7. / Practical and Intellectual Skills / The ability to work under pressure and on own initiative to support users of the workshops
Good and effective communication skills
Customer-focused approach to service delivery / c
a. application form
b. test/exercise
c. interview