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.

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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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