Preservation Technician

About the role

The Fairmount Park Conservancy is hiring two Preservation Technicians. These roles involve executing on-site and shop labor for the preservation team, including carpentry and masonry work on historic structures. Candidates must demonstrate competency in hands-on preservation trades work, possess good problem-solving skills, show self-motivation, and have the ability to perform quality handwork efficiently. The positions report directly to the Preservation Project Manager and collaborate closely with the Senior Director of Capital Projects.

Responsibilities

• Execute on-site and shop labor for the preservation team, including carpentry and masonry work on historic structures.
• Demonstrate competency in hands-on preservation trades work.
• Possess good problem-solving abilities.
• Show self-motivation.
• Perform quality handwork efficiently.
• Report directly to the Preservation Project Manager.
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Director of Capital Projects.

Requirements

• Competency in hands-on preservation trades work.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivation.
• The ability to perform quality handwork efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience in preservation trades work.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation.
• Ability to produce high-quality work.

Skills

• Hands-on preservation trades work.
• Problem-solving.
• Self-motivation.
• Quality workmanship.

Benefits

• Opportunities to work with historic structures.
• Collaborative environment with other preservation professionals.
• Direct reporting to experienced managers.

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Application

Please prepare a formal letter of interest, resume, and three work-related references as a PDF and submit them via the link below. Please, no phone calls, emails, or mailed applications. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis.