Preparator II - Art & Art History

🔍 School of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford, California, United States

📁: Museum

📅   : May 24, 2019 Post Date

📅   : 83260 Requisition #

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Minimum Qualifications

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

Demonstrated problem solving ability.
Demonstrated Project Management skills.
Demonstrated experience with construction involving woodworking and carpentry.
Advanced knowledge of appropriate materials in art handling.
Demonstrated experience with installation coordination of large, complex exhibitions and gallery reinstallations.
Demonstrated experience with gallery lighting, lighting design and ability to determine light exposure settings specific to the needs of an exhibition or to a given object.
Demonstrated ability to create graphics.
Demonstrated ability in the design and fabrication of custom storage housing, including sewing.
Ability to perform various skilled tasks including wood, metal and plastic working, brazing, use of adhesives and fasteners, construction methods, and use of stationary and portable power tools.
Knowledge of practices and methods in mount making including earthquake mitigation and various materials safe for use with art objects such as wood, paper, fabrics, plastics, metals, mechanical, paints and adhesives.
Proficiency with database and design applications.

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.
Frequently sit, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), reach/work above shoulders, twist/bend/stoop/squat, light/fine grasping (files, tools), grasp forcefully, scrub/sweep/mop/mix, operate foot and/or hand controls, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11 to 50 pounds.
Rarely kneel/crawl, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts.
Ability to move or assist in moving heavy objects (must be able to lift 50 lbs.).
Ability to operate scissor lift, pump lift cart and pallet jack

Working Conditions

May be required to work overtime, evenings 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.

"Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job."

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