Job Listing: Preservation Technician
George Washington's Mount Vernon - Mount Vernon, VA
Closes - Open until filled
Position Title – Preservation Technician
Salary - $19.00 - $25.00/hour, based on skills and experience
Job Type - Full-time
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- Undertakes recurring maintenance projects in the Historic Area, and coordinates and monitors work conducted by staff of other departments and contractors, in addition to assisting the Preservation staff with execution of such work. Projects will include annual outbuilding painting and staining, Mansion exterior restoration, and targeted plastering and masonry work
- Carries out a daily program of inspecting and cleaning selected features of the outbuildings or Mansion, consisting of both interior and exterior architectural elements and acts as a point of contact for the care and maintenance of those structures. Performs targeted deep cleaning and prepares spaces for after-hours tours and special events as needed
- Works with members of the architecture team on annual inspections of the historic structures, both interior and exterior; prepares written plans for their care; and contributes to the development of a prioritized work plan
- Executes administrative tasks as assigned
- Assists with research and documentation of the construction and preservation history of the estate’s historic structures; produces archival documentation of restoration projects through writing reports and schedules, taking digital images, preparing drawings, and adopting new documentation technologies as necessary
- Undertakes other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or equivalent. BA or coursework in historic preservation or closely related field preferred
- Excellent communication and organization and an ability to work on a team
- Flexibility, reliability, and punctuality
- Familiarity with 18th-century building materials and methods
- Fluency in Spanish, both understanding and speaking desired
- Demonstrated experience in using a range of hand tools and proficiency with painting. Experience in the following skill areas preferred: carpentry, plastering, or masonry.
- Professional experience in a museum or historic house setting preferred
- Demonstrated experience in architectural research using a variety of sources preferred
- Ability to work beyond a normal working day as needed
- Ability to work at least one weekend day as part of the regular workweek
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to bend and crawl
- Ability to climb and balance on ladders