Conservation Technician jobs in Newport News, VA

Conservation Technician maintains the authenticity and overall appearance of art objects. Conducts analysis to determine appropriate method for cleaning and repairing objects. Being a Conservation Technician may require an associate's degree or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Additionally, Conservation Technician relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Custodian Aide, Preventive Conservation
  • Colonial Williamsburg
  • Williamsburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • Who We Are

    Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation. Today, Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the U.S. The Historic Area is the 301-acre restored colonial capital with 88 original buildings and 525 buildings reconstructed to how they appeared in the 18th century through extensive archaeological, architectural, and documentary research. The Historic Area is staffed by highly trained, historically dressed interpreters and expert tradespeople who bring the 18th century to life. The Foundation also owns and operates two world-class museums, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, and a renowned research library, the John D Rockefeller Jr Library. Additionally, Colonial Williamsburg is home to five world class accommodations at the Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg Lodge Autograph Collection, the Giffin Hotel, the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotels and Suites and the unique Colonial Houses in the Historical Area. Visitors may also indulge in food and drink at our many on site restaurants and taverns that blend a historically inspired dining experience with today’s evolved tastes. Each year over 5 million people visit Williamsburg and another 20 million engage with us digitally.


    About the Position

    Carries out the day-to-day efforts ensuring the protection and preservation of Colonial Williamsburg’s cultural assets by implementing preventative conservation procedure. To accomplish this, the Preventive Conservation Aide is responsible for performing routine cleaning, inspecting and maintenance and assisting with collections care and handling tasks as required.

    • Perform regular, thorough cleaning of assigned sites and areas according to CWF established standards. Follow, complete, and help develop checklists to ensure that work is of the highest standard.
    • Inspect the condition of collections, buildings, interior environment, and equipment. Report significant or unusual conditions to supervisor.
    • Use tools, chemicals, and equipment according to safety, conservation, and manufacturer guidelines. Maintain orderly shared work and storage areas. Maintain equipment backpacks and carts, ensuring continuous inventory of approved cleaning supplies and tools.
    • Follow all safety and security procedures, including use and disposal of cleaning supplies and chemicals. Maintain familiarity of current SDS and other records as required. Participate in annual training as required.
    • Work with supervisor, colleagues, and contractors to perform non-routine cleaning jobs, such as interior window washing, floor waxing, etc. If approved to drive, make local deliveries and pick-ups as assigned.
    • Assist with exhibition installation and preventive maintenance closings. Attend training for collection handling and moving.
    • Assist in monitoring contractors, special programs, events, receptions, filming and other activities that affect Colonial Williamsburg’s assets.
    • Participate in emergency preparation and triage of the Foundations emergency plan.
    • Assist with preparation and cleanup for special events.
    • Perform other duties as required.

    Qualifications:

    • Must be able to operate maintenance equipment.
    • Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions orally and in writing. Ability to use a computer and to learn essential software use for email, scheduling and other communication.
    • Ability to read and understand directions on cleaning supplies and chemicals.
    • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
    • Ability to make best use of time and limited resources, using facilities, materials, equipment, and supplies efficiently, effectively and with reasonable and appropriate care.
    • Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned, up to an eight-hour shift.

    Required and Preferred Education and Experience:

    Required: High School diploma or GED.

    Preferred: Experience in housekeeping/general services, museum collections experience. Valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record as measured against Colonial Williamsburg’s criteria.

  • 16 Days Ago

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Administrative and Office Specialist I/Contact Ranger
  • Department of Conservation and Recreation
  • Surry, VA FULL_TIME
  • The Contact Ranger provides coverage at the park’s visitor center and park office. Collects appropriate fees and registers overnight camper guests to ensure all information is maintained and dissemina...
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CRDIP Archeology Member - Colonial National Historical Park and the Northeast Archeological Resources Program
  • American Conservation Experience - EPIC
  • Yorktown, VA OTHER
  • American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) and through the Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program, is seeking an Arc...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Technician
  • Your Life ABA
  • Newport, VA FULL_TIME
  • At Your Life ABA, our unwavering dedication lies in delivering tailored and targeted interventions, founded in ABA Therapy. We tackle the most challenging cases that other providers might shy away fro...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Technician - CT Technician
  • TotalMed
  • Hampton, VA FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking a Technician CT Technician for a travel assignment in Hampton Virginia.At TotalMed, our aim is to be the last company you ever work with. We prove it, too, with the highest compensation...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Technician - MRI Technician
  • TotalMed
  • Williamsburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking a Technician MRI Technician for a travel assignment in Williamsburg Virginia.At TotalMed, our aim is to be the last company you ever work with. We prove it, too, with the highest compen...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Fire Alarm Systems Technician - Mid Level - Norfolk, VA
  • Siemens Corporation
  • Hampton, VA
  • Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering custom...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Fire Alarm Systems Technician - Mid Level - Norfolk, VA
  • Siemens Corporation
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering custom...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Fire Alarm Systems Technician - Mid Level - Norfolk, VA
  • Siemens Corporation
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering custom...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Parts Advisor Assistant
  • Mills Auto Group
  • Hampton, VA
  • Auto Parts Runners - Summary Assists the parts and service department personnel by performing the following duties. Auto...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Meter Technician, Master
  • Newport News City, VA
  • Newport News, VA
  • Applicants not meeting requirements for the Master Meter Technician position may qualify and be considered for the Meter...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Appliance Repair Technician
  • HARMONY HOMES MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
  • Newport News, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Job brief We’re looking for an Appliance Service Technician to join our team and help ou...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Technician/Draftsman
  • Phoenix Group of Virginia
  • Newport News, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Phoenix Group of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated and experienced CAD Technician/D...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Industrial Hygiene Technician
  • Jefferson Lab
  • Newport News, VA
  • Position Description Come join our team at Jefferson Lab, where great minds matter. Posting Date: 03/04/24 Salary Range:...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Newport News is located at 37°4′15″N 76°29′4″W / 37.07083°N 76.48444°W / 37.07083; -76.48444 (37.071046, −76.484557). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 120 square miles (310 km2), of which 69 square miles (180 km2) is land and 51 square miles (130 km2) (42.4%) is water. The city is located at the Peninsula side of Hampton Roads in the Tidewater region of Virginia, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The Hampton Roads Metropolitan Statistical Area (officially known as the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA) is the 37th largest in the nation with...
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Income Estimation for Conservation Technician jobs
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Newport News, Virginia area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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