Job Title: Metal & Plastic Worker-Operational (DCA #4523) 

Working Title:
Museum Preparator

Closing Date/Time: Thursday 08/09/12 11:59 PM Mountain Time 

Salary: $10.87 - $19.34 hourly (we expect starting salary to be
$15.00 hourly plus a generous benefits package) 

Job Type: Permanent Position

Location: Santa Fe (City), New Mexico 

Department: New Mexico Museum of Art (Department of Cultural Affairs)

 Purpose of Position

Position is responsible for
installation of exhibits and exhibit components, including installation and
maintenance of lighting and of audio visual interpretive systems. Position
provides support with installation of fragile and/or valuable works of art.
Prepares artwork for exhibition through matting and framing of works on paper
and photographs. Position also provides support with the movement of works of
art to and from the museum, as well as within in the museum. Undertakes basic
repairs and some maintenance within the museum. 



If you have indicated in your application that you have an
education higher than a high school diploma or GED, you must attach a copy of
your official/unofficial transcript(s), visibly marked with the “Degree
Awarded/Conferred” and the “Date Awarded/Conferred,” and include it with your
application. Your application WILL NOT be considered for further review if you
have failed to provide this information. 

The experience certified will be confirmed. Please ensure
that your stated experience can be crossed referenced on your application in
order to remain eligible. Your application WILL NOT be considered for further
review if you have failed to accurately identify your years of experience
relevant to the purpose of this position. 

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Nature of Work

Metal workers and plastic workers produce and install exhibit structures,
artifact mounts and graphics. They apply archival principles, preservation
methods and techniques to exhibits for conservation and aesthetic purposes.
They provide consultation in regards to specific materials and methods to be
used along with the principles and practices of records management in
arranging, describing, and storing materials. They apply standardized methods
and procedures to the application of preservative and restorative treatment and
to the maintenance of appropriate environments for object preservation. They
provide consultation in regards to specific materials and methods to be used.

 

Examples of Duties: 

Note: Examples of Work are intended to be cumulative for
each progressively higher level of work. The omission of specific statements
does not preclude management from assigning other duties which are reasonably
within the scope of the duties.

·       
Employees in this Role prepare and
install museum artifacts, specimens, and works of art for exhibition, research
and collections storage. 

·       
Employees work from designs, plans,
blueprints, and other specifications.

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

High School Diploma or GED and one
(1) year experience applying archival principles, preservation methods and
techniques to exhibits for conservation and aesthetic purposes.



Knowledge

·       
Mechanical — Knowledge of machines
and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

·       
Production and Processing —
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and
other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of
goods.

·       
Design — Knowledge of design
techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical
plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

·       
Mathematics — Knowledge of
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

·       
Engineering and Technology —
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the
design and production of various goods and services.

 Skills

·       
Operation and Control — Controlling
operations of equipment or systems.

·       
Operation Monitoring — Watching
gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

·       
Critical Thinking — Using logic and
reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
conclusions or approaches to problems.

·       
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing
performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make
improvements or take corrective action.

·       
Quality Control Analysis —
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to
evaluate quality or performance.

·       
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering
the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most
appropriate one.

·       
Active Listening — Giving full
attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points
being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at
inappropriate times.

·       
Equipment Selection — Determining
the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

·       
Speaking — Talking to others to
convey information effectively.

·       
Time Management — Managing one's own
time and the time of others. 

 Working Conditions:

Some minor electrical work and exposure to chemicals and dust from power tools
with exposure to cold and hot conditions with some walking required. Ability to
lift up to 75 lbs. 

 Agency Contact Information: 

Mary Jebsen, (505) 476-5064 

 

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