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 🔗Facilities Preservation Technician

  • Full Time
  • Spring Green, WI
  • $25.00/- USD / Hour
  • Department: Preservation/Facilities
  • Job Summary: The Facilities/Preservation Technician assists with preserving, stabilizing, restoring, and a variety of maintenance duties.Adheres to safety and established systems and processes in support of Foundation departments at Taliesin.
  • Job Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications:

    ·       Certificate of completion at a two-year technical trade school or high school diploma with experience in maintenance trades.

    ·       Ability to perform semi-skilled labor in trades such as carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, etc., with little or no supervision.

    ·       Ability to use basic and precision hand tools and utilize precision measuring instruments.

    ·       Ability to read, write, and utilize complicated drawings in performance of duties.

    ·       Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

    ·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to foster cooperative relationships with staff, faculty, students, the Taliesin Fellowship, contractors, vendors, and the general public.

    ·       Ability to understand and follow Foundation and departmental policies and procedures.

    ·       Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work effectively individually or as a team member in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and unexpected events or delays.

    ·       Ability to work up to 40 hours a week as scheduled and occasional nights and weekends as required by supervisor.

    ·       Ability and willingness to work outside in all kinds of weather in suitable clothing.

    ·       Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

    ·       Valid driver’s license.

     
    Preferred Qualifications:

    ·       Certification or licensure in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or mechanical trades.

    ·       Associates degree from an accredited educational institution in a related technical field or successful completion of a formal apprenticeship program or other related certifications or degrees

    ·       Five (5) to ten (10) years of direct work-relate d experience in a similar environment.

    ·       Computer proficiency including Outlook, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office products.

    ·       Thorough knowledge of preservation principles and practices in order to understand, communicate, and problem-solve within an appropriate historical framework; and familiarity with Frank Lloyd Wright, Taliesin, and the mission of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.

  • How to Apply:

    Please use the link to apply:

    https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/3890685/Frank-Lloyd-Wright-Foundation/Facilities-Preservation-Technician-at-Taliesin-Spring-Green-WI

  • Job benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and more
  • Physical Demands / Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. • Physical Demands: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and consistently talk or hear; and rarely taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and regularly carry 15-20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. • Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Contact Name: Kelly Hagen
  • Application Email: khagen@franklloydwright.org
  • Application URL: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/3890685/Frank-Lloyd-Wright-Foundation/Facilities-Preservation-Technician-at-Taliesin-Spring-Green-WI
  • Application Phone #: 602-800-5404
  • Application Address: 5607 County Rd C, Spring Green, WI 53588,

Website Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

What is the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation? VISION Our vision is a better world shaped by Frank Lloyd Wright’s legacy and ideas, inspiring how we live, learn, and build. MISSION We connect people to the continued relevance of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural legacy; we preserve the buildings, landscapes, and collections of Taliesin and Taliesin West; and we advance the impact of architecture and design. We embrace Wright’s philosophy and transform it into actions for a thriving future.

Ÿ  Performs skilled work, as directed, to preserve, stabilize, and restore the buildings that comprise that Taliesin estate. Required skilled and/or semi-skilled work may include, but not be limited to, carpentry, masonry, concrete, structural reinforcement stabilization, plaster work, painting/staining, landscaping, equipment maintenance, etc .

Ÿ  Participates in the development of approaches and methodologies for successful project completion.

Ÿ  Provides problem-solving suggestions, recommendations, and advice throughout the entire project execution process.

Ÿ  As directed, may assume a temporary leadership role on a project or skill -set basis, to ensure successful project completion. Team leadership may include cross-training, task assignment/guidance/prioritization, project equipment/tools/materials coordination.

Ÿ  Assists in providing existing-condition details of works in progress to assist with complete, thorough, and accurate preservation documentation.

Ÿ  Uses a variety of hand and power tools to perform maintenance work within multiple maintenance trades including carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repair.

Ÿ  Reports need for equipment repairs and equipment replacement.

Ÿ  Assists with emergency and unscheduled repairs site-wide as needed or directed by supervisor.

Ÿ  Reads, understands, and interprets technical documents, drawings, and specifications for project execution.

Ÿ  Reads and interprets equipment manuals to perform required maintenance and service and understands standard operating procedures (SOPs) as required to perform duties. Works on assignments requiring judgment and initiative to resolve problems and make recommendations.

Ÿ  As directed by supervisor, may assist students with construction projects and student work in the shop.

Ÿ  Routinely surveys buildings and grounds to identify and report preventative maintenance/repair requirements.

Ÿ  Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

All NCPE interns received an hourly stipend, the rate is listed at each position description. Additionally, interns receive paid time off (PTO), paid Federal holidays if working full-time, and access to NCPE's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for career and personal counseling, coaching, and referrals. Project sites may also offer a housing allowance and/or commuting stipend; this information is also listed in the description or offered during the interview.

Eligible NCPE interns who successfully complete their internships may count their position towards earning a Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Authority certificate. To be eligible to earn a PLC certificate, an intern must be 30 years old or younger (or 35 if a veteran). Once earned, the PLC hiring authority certificate may be used to apply for eligible Federal temporary, term, or permanent positions. Successful completion of a NCPE internship does not guarantee Federal employment. Contact manager@preservenet.org for more details.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must be
*at least 18 years old;
*no older than 30 years of age (or 35 years if a Veteran) when beginning the internship; applicants who are 31 or older (or 36 or older if a Veteran) are not eligible;
*currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program at the college level (or recently graduated within the past 12 months)
*be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.

Interns are not allowed to work more than 1200 hours total in the program; previous interns must stay within this overall limit. The length of an internship can vary from 10 to 30 weeks if full-time (40 hours per week) or longer if on a part-time schedule. If selected, the exact starting date will be determined by you and the NPS supervisor. The stipend rate is $17.00 per hour unless otherwise listed.

The successful candidate is responsible for finding and paying for travel to and housing at the internship location; some exceptions apply. The supervising office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodation.

The National Council requires all interns working in-person at Federal facilities and/or with Federal employees receive the Covid-19 vaccination. Please be advised that you may also be required to wear a mask, depending on the protocols adopted by your work site. Also be aware that, due to Government-wide security requirements, a background check will be required if you are selected for a position. This will include providing information about recent housing and employment history. The position supervisor will have more information about these requirements and procedures at the time of hiring. You may direct any questions to NCPE's Internship Program Director, Julee Johnson, at manager@preservenet.org.

Please note that interns are not NCPE or NPS employees. Stipends are academic awards and taxes are not withheld, nor are social security contributions made on your behalf. These funds may be taxable, however, so consult a tax preparation professional if you have questions.

How to Apply

You may review NCPE's internship opportunities anytime without registering. Use the search function to find listings by location, keyword, or area of interest/category. Once you identify one or more positions of interest, there is a 3-step application process.

Step 1: Click on the Apply for Job button, then select Universal Application. Click on Register to create a User Account, which requires a username and email. A link will be sent to you from manager@preservenet.org to create a password. We suggest that you add this email to your safe senders list so you don't miss receiving this important link. You will be instructed to Log In to Preservenet using your username or email and password, which will take you back to the Universal Application.

Step 2: The Universal Application is required to apply for all NCPE internships. You fill out this form only once. In addition to contact information, educational status, work history, and experience, it requires two attachments: (1) the 2 most recent years of academic transcripts. These may be unofficial transcripts if official versions are unavailable. A PDF is preferred, labeled Your Your Last Name_Your First Name_Transcript. (2) a resume or CV (curriculum vitae). Please limit to a maximum of 4 pages; 2 pages are preferred. A PDF is preferred but jpg, png, doc, or docx file types are accepted. Label Your Last Name_Your First Name_Resume. This form may be saved as a draft and completed later. Use the link provided to return to the form.

Step 3: Once you submit the Universal Application, you may browse and apply for NCPE internships using the link provided. Complete the application process by clicking on the Apply for job button found at each internship listing and upload the required Essay. Use the essay to explain why you are applying for an internship, including how your interest areas will benefit the National Park Service (NPS) and how the internship will further your studies and career goals. Be as specific as possible; there is a 400-word maximum length. Submit the essay to finish the application for that position. You may apply for a maximum of 6 internships during an application round; there is no limit at other times of the year. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!



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