What are the responsibilities and job description for the STEAM Studio Sawmill Coordinator and Operator position at University of North Carolina Asheville?
STEAM Studio Sawmill Coordinator and Operator
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville’s commitment to increasing and sustaining the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is reflected in our strategic plan goals of diversity and inclusion, and social sustainability. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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During this time it is important that the community understand how UNC Asheville operates and what is expected of community members as we work together to prioritize everyone’s health and safety.
Please see UNC Asheville's Community Expectations for more information.
UNC Asheville's Community Expectations.
Posting Details
- Coordinating and scheduling the sawmill
- Keeping records of the number of logs milled, species of tree, where they were from, and how many board feet are produced and distributed
- Safely transporting and operating the sawmill
- Loading logs onto the mill using a compact track loader
- Stacking and organizing lumber
- Building out and operating the kiln
- Supporting the distribution of lumber to community members and organizations for hurricane relief and resiliency projects.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Proven track record of maintaining job site safety
- Ability to model and enforce safety standards
- Experience operating a sawmill or the ability to learn
- Experience operating a compact track loader or the ability to learn
- Experience safely driving a truck with a 20-foot trailer
- Ability to safely operate a chainsaw to trim logs
- Ability to communicate effectively
- General working knowledge of construction tools and safety
- Ability to use Google Calendar and Sheets
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader Online Operator Training Course completion or equivalent
- OSHA certifications in jobsite safety and equipment operation
During this time it is important that the community understand how UNC Asheville operates and what is expected of community members as we work together to prioritize everyone’s health and safety.
Please see UNC Asheville’s Community Expectations for more information.
UNC Asheville’s Community Expectations.
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Other Documents
Salary : $30
