Foundation Technician (71117)

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Job Title: Foundation Technician (71117)

Company Name:	Pratt Institute
Location:	Brooklyn, NY US
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	02/20/2026
Expire Date:	03/22/2026
Job Categories:	Education, Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration

Job Description

Foundation Technician (71117)

Foundation Technician (71117)

Salary: $32.00 - $35.00 Hourly
Location: NY, NY
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 202600321
Department: Foundation
Closing: 3/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

About Pratt

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).

Since our founding in 1887, Pratt has upheld the belief that education should be accessible to all who wish to learn. As a community, we define ourselves as standard setters who are:

Resourceful and collaborative problem solvers,
Socially responsible and equity-centered creatives,
Adaptable and resilient global stewards,
Inquisitive and compassionate community members.

Description

Pratt Institute is seeking a Temporary Foundation Technician who is a creative problem solver with excellent communication, technical, and organizational skills to support the analog facilities and Foundations Lab for the Foundation Department.

Under the general supervision of management, the shop technician will support the day-to-day operation of the Foundations Lab, and all Foundation studio workspaces in Main, East and South Halls. They join a team committed to fostering a safe, innovative, and robust culture of creating, and will provide students with practical technical support that will guide their practice in and beyond their time at Pratt. If you can demonstrate the ability to operate and oversee the use of analog and digital equipment and spaces, with experience collaborating in an educational or creative environment, we want to hear from you!

Examples of Duties

Care for and maintain the specimen collection in the Pratt Foundation Lab with assistance from Technical Director and Student workers
Organization and oversight of Foundation Department material storage and tool spaces; help devise and implement a system for shared resources, supplies, tools, and equipment between all courses in Foundation.
Perform weekly walkthroughs of Foundation classrooms (East Hall Studios, Main Hall Studios, and South Hall Studios) and weekly maintenance and upkeep of shared storage spaces to ensure healthy and safe working conditions.
Working with other foundation technicians, establish cleaning, maintenance, and safety protocols and make recommendations for shop and lab improvements to the Technical Director of Foundation.
Communicate regularly with Faculty for day-to-day facility concerns, and troubleshoot basic technical issues, including teaching stations, printers, and connectivity.
Manage check-out of digital equipment, including but not limited to iPads, Apple Pencils, RGB Flashlights, and lightboxes. Familiarity or experience with digital tools (Adobe, 3D rendering, etc) or microscopy would be an asset

Qualifications

Education: BA / BFA degree in art, design, architecture, and/or tech-related field.

Experience: Two to five years of shop, studio, or facility management and technical expertise in art, design, or architecture. Experience in an educational institution, non-profit institution, or other educational environments, with a strong track record of managerial experience. Must have experience working with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Skills:

Technical skills and abilities in traditional woodworking and plaster and the ability to demonstrate safe use of materials and equipment
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Effective and professional written and verbal communication
Ability to work with a diverse population of faculty, technicians, staff, and students
Familiarity with G-Suite, email, spreadsheets
Knowledge of shop safety and environmental health hazards, including emergency procedures

Benefits:

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Supplemental Information:

Must be able to lift 25/50 lbs regularly.

This is an in-person, on-the-ground position. The position will involve the support of shops and tools in multiple spaces and will require monitoring and surveying spaces in various locations on the Brooklyn campus.

Application Instructions:
Please submit your resume. If selected for an interview, please be prepared to provide at least 5 References via our online reference tool system. At least 2 of your References must be or have been your direct managers.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

At Pratt, we prioritize equity and have established a systematic approach to guarantee fair treatment for everyone. If your background and expertise align with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted for further instructions.

To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/pratt/jobs/5243526/foundation-technician-71117

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