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 🔗Historic Preservation Trades Technician

  • Full Time
  • Hampton, VA
  • $20.68 - $22.12 USD / Hour
  • Applications have closed
  • Department: Heritage Assets and Preservation
  • Job Summary: The Preservation Trades Technician under the direct supervision of the Manager of Preservation Trades will perform task related to the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and reconstruction of historic properties owned by the FMA.
  • Job Qualifications:

    • 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

    Not Required but highly sought after:

    • Basic knowledge in materials conservation, architectural design, architectural history and construction management, which includes basic knowledge, experience and the willingness to learn the appropriate means and methods in the application of traditional and modern carpentry in the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and reconstruction of historic properties.
    • Basic knowledge in the treatment of a wide range of historic building materials;
    • A practical understanding of world, United States and Virginia history as well as the architectural history of the 17th through 20th century;
    • Previous OSHA and Renovation, Repair and Painting certification

  • How to Apply:

    Interested applicants should submitted cover letter and resume to:

    Jennifer Curcione

    Human Resources Manager
    Fort Monroe Authority
    20 Ingalls Road
    Fort Monroe, VA  23651
    Email:  human_resources@fortmonroe.org

     

  • Job benefits: Health insurance, Retirement Plan (VRS), 401k, 401k match, Flexible spending account, Life Insurance, Paid time off, Tuition reimbursement
  • Physical Demands / Work Environment: • The employee should have the ability to perform moderate to heavy physical effort; including occasional lifting or handling of objects over 75lbs using proper techniques. They must be able to stand or kneel for long periods and will be required to climb ladders, setup and work from scaffolding or platforms, work on uneven or angled surfaces, and/or be able to work in confined spaces such as those found beneath buildings. The employee must be prepared to stoop, bend, kneel, climb and walk in all manners of environmental conditions such as rain, mud, heat and snow.
  • Contact Name: Jennifer Curcione
  • Application Email: human_resource@fortmonroe.org
  • Application URL: https://fortmonroe.org/fort-monroe-authority/employment-volunteering/
  • Application Address: 20 Ingalls Rd Ft. Monroe, VA 23651

Website Fort Monroe Authority (FMA)

Oversees the preservation, conservation, protection, and maintenance of the Commonwealth's real property interests at Fort Monroe and the renewal of Fort Monroe as a vibrant and thriving community.

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.