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Position Title: Outdoor Sculpture Maintenance Crew
This position reports to Manager for Collections, Exhibitions & Conservation at the Cantor Arts Center, and the Curator for the Outdoor Sculpture Collection (in addition to the Modern and Contemporary Collection at the Center). S/he will work with the Outdoor Sculpture Maintenance Coordinator and at times with Tracy Power, Objects conservator, for training and on large projects. You may be required to interact with university staff and contractors to obtain services and assistance (fencing, water, power, lifts, and other equipment as necessary), to review Facilities Operations Construction Updates in order to anticipate projects and events that might have an adverse effect on the Outdoor Sculpture Collection. In addition, your responsibilities will involve washing and general maintenance of the Outdoor Sculpture Collection. Duties include
MAINTENANCE OF COLLECTION: Washing with non-acidic soaps followed by rinsing; drying of sculptures after washing, rains, and sprinkler activity. General inspection of the condition of sculptures during weekly rounds (inspect for bird droppings, graffiti, and unusual discoloration); remove foreign material and trash found on or around objects.
RECORD KEEPING: Log maintenance activity in maintenance binder; become familiar with past treatments and reports on condition before washing sculpture for the first time. The records in the Cantor Center’s Registration Office are available to you.
VEHICLE/SHED UPKEEP: Drive and maintain electric Taylor Dunn sculpture maintenance vehicle; learn process of recharging. Keep it clean and stocked with materials, disposable camera, and tools. See that rags/towels are clean and washed. Purchase brushes, sponges, buckets, gloves, etc., or alert supervisor to material needs for purchase (Chem & Bio stores). Maintain an orderly storage shed. Communicate with irrigation department for assistance with hose connections. Communicate with operations and event managers when large projects will impact museum or other buildings on campus (e.g. Burghers of Calais in quad, Calder at Law School, Gates of Hell in Rodin Garden).
This position is generally available at the beginning of Fall Quarter and the beginning of Summer Quarter each year. All updated information will be posted to this site. If interested, please submit resume and cover letter to Elizabeth Saetta
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