STEAM Studio Sawmill Coordinator and Operator

$30.00 / hr

United States, North Carolina, Asheville

1 University Heights (Show on map)

Apr 09, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title	STEAM Studio Sawmill Coordinator and Operator
Division
Department	STEAM Studio
Position Summary	In an effort to convert salvaged timber from Hurricane Helene into useful lumber for community rebuilding projects, STEAM Studio purchased a sawmill. With additional funding from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, the sawmill project will be expanded with the purchase of a dedicated truck, compact track loader, kiln kit, and a temporary position to coordinate and operate the mill to maximize the lumber output of the project. The person in the STEAM Studio Sawmill Coordinator and Operator position is responsible for implementing and overseeing the STEAM Studio sawmill project. The person in this position will be responsible for 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.
Position Number
Full-Time/Part-Time/Intermittent
Salary Information	$30.00 an hour

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	T0190
Minimum Education/Experience/Skills	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
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills	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
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Work Schedule and Hours
Posting Date	04/09/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Anticipated Start Date
Special Instructions to Applicants	Community Expectations 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.
Quicklink for Posting	https://jobs.unca.edu/postings/8195