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Fort Monroe Authority · 3 months ago

Historic Preservation Trades Technician II - 5+years of Carpentry or Masonry experience required

Fort Monroe, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$22.69/hr - $24.82/hr

5+ years exp

Fort Monroe Authority is dedicated to the preservation of historic properties and is seeking a Historic Preservation Trades Technician II. The role involves performing tasks related to the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and reconstruction of historic properties, while working closely with other staff and contractors to deliver capital projects and maintain high professional standards.

GovernmentNon Profit

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Assists the Department in the development and coordination of project plans

Performs all work in accordance with safety rules and regulations and procedures, such as OSHA, federal, state and local regulations

Qualification

CarpentryMasonryBlueprint interpretationConstruction proceduresInterest in historyMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsFlexibility

Required

Minimum of three to five 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

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to collaborate with a dynamic team

Ability to read and 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

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

Preferred

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

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