Job Details: Historic Preservation Trades Technician I
| Job Type | In Person |
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| Employment Type | Full Time |
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| Industry | Other: State Government |
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| Ability One/Second Chance | |
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| Job Description | The Fort Monroe Preservation Trades Technician will work with other FMA staff, craftspeople, contractors, sub-contractors and consultants in the ongoing preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and reconstruction of the Contributing Historic Properties currently owned by the FMA at Fort Monroe. |
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| Key Responsibilities | 1. Works with and at the direction of the Manager of Preservation Trades in the delivery of capital projects and prioritized annual work plans as they relate to the ongoing preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and reconstruction of historic properties.\2. Works alongside the Manager of Preservation Trades, Fort Monroe Historic Preservation Officer (FMHPO), and other Fort Monroe staff in accomplishing routine operations.\• Routine operations consist of, but are not limited to field assessments, equipment maintenance, material take off and procurement, as well as additional tasks associated with ongoing projects associated with the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and reconstruction of historic properties.\• Typical projects will consist of carpentry, masonry, roofing, and stonework on historic architectural features such as: windows, doors, columns, posts, porch elements, siding, slate, copper, brick, stone and many other architectural components utilized in the construction of historic structures.\3. The Preservation Trades Technician will employ existing knowledge and skills of both historic and traditional methods of building, while expanding their skillset through additional training in the means and methods of preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, and reconstruction.\4. Assists the Department in the development and coordination of project plans.\5. Performs all work in accordance with safety rules and regulations and procedures, such as OSHA, federal, state and local regulations. |
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| Education Level | High School Diploma/GED |
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| Skills and Experience | • Minimum of three years working for a licensed contractor in a relatable trade such as carpentry and/or masonry.\• Possesses a commitment to the highest professional standards in all that they do. \• Basic knowledge of construction procedures, and practices.\• Strong desire to learn new trades and improve skillset.\• Prior experience working on historical structures desired.\• Willingness and desire to learn additional trades related to the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and reconstruction of historic properties.\• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to collaborate with a dynamic team.\• Ability to read an interpret blueprints desired.\• Flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.\• Excellent organizational skills and performs work as well as maintains their environment in a neat and orderly manner.\• Has a strong interest in American history and historical architecture.\• Experience working with Microsoft Office |
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| Benefits | The Commonwealth offers a comprehensive benefits program to state employees to include access to multiple health insurance plans, various paid leave programs, educational assistance, and participation in the Virginia Retirement System. |
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