Museum Preparator III

Minimum Education and Experience Required

Seven years of progressively responsible experience or equivalent combination of training and experience in art handling.

Qualifications - External

Minimum Qualifications

Preparator III has all of the qualifications described in the Preparator II specification plus the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and direct other Preparators. 
• High level of organization, communication, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate large and complex installations, solving the most difficult challenges.
• Proficiency with design and database programs 
• Demonstrated high level of design and implementation of a variety of mount and display solutions.
• Demonstrated skill and experience in at least five of the skill categories listed below:
  • Construction involving woodworking and carpentry 
  • Mount making with paper and metal and plastics 
  • Installation coordination for large, complex exhibitions and gallery reinstallations, using proven high-level organization, communication, and time management skills.
  • Installing new digital media and electronics (film, computer, audio 
  • video) 
  • Creating graphics 
  • Lighting design 
  • Designing and fabrication of custom storage housing, including sewing

Certificates and Licenses Required

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Non-commercial Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class C Driver’s License and drive night and day. 
• Constantly stand/walk, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds. 
• Occasionally sit, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), reach/work above shoulders, twist/bend/stoop/squat, light/fine grasping (files, tools), grasp forcefully, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, scrub/sweep/mop/mix, operate foot and/or hand controls, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11 to 40 pounds. 
• Rarely kneel/crawl. 
• Ability to move or assist in moving heavy objects (must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.). 
• Ability to operate scissor lift, pump lift cart and pallet jack.

Working Conditions

• May be required to work overtime, evening and weekends, including holidays.
• May be exposed to lead, paint, and/or acetone.
• May work at heights up to 10 feet.
• May be exposed to noise greater than 80db TWA.
• May use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as appropriate.

Work Standards

• When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements. 
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. 
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. 
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative  Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/. and the appropriate collective bargaining agreement at https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/hr processes-policiespolicies/labor-relations collective-bargaining.

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