Building Restoration Specialist - VID 194876

Overview

Lead historic building restoration, supervise craftsmen, fabricate replicas, ensure preservation.

Key Responsibilities

• welding ops
• metal fabrication
• historic research
• site monitoring
• cost estimating
• crew training

Tasks

-Welding operations including MIG, TIG, stick, gas and thermal types -Metal fabrication including benders, shapers, welding, finishing and specialty coating -Research history of historic buildings, components, and techniques. -Monitor historic sites to identify and prevent structural deterioration and repairs, interior and exterior components, architecture, facade, and surrounding perimeter without adversely affecting their significance. -Prepare labor and material cost estimates for each project undertaken by the restoration crew for budget preparation purposes. -Train the restoration crew in appropriate historic preservation techniques and provide training related to health and safety. -Supervise and direct performance of staff in the metal fabrication shop on all work encompassing historic and landmark preservations or repairs. -Work closely with the Capitol architects and engineers in both a hands on and/or advisory capacity to maintain and preserve historic integrity in repairs and modifications to the NYS Capitol and other executive buildings and spaces.

Requirements

• forklift
• asbestos certified
• cnc waterjet
• specialty lathes
• nys driver’s
• union card

What You Bring

-Successful completion of forklift training and trainer certification process. -Candidates qualifying through the completion of appropriate course work should include a copy of their transcript or listing of course work completed. -Specialty lathes, taps, and dies for hardware fabrication -Successful completion of Asbestos Inspector and Supervisor Certification Course (within 90 days of appointment). -Proficiency in the utilization of specialized equipment as a highly skilled craftsman to fabricate or completely replicate historic building components for preservation. This equipment includes the following: -Specialty casting and spin casting equipment -Direct highly skilled craftsmanship peculiar to restoration work which may span across varied trades such as the fabrication of special hardware and duplication of original features. -Ability to work overtime as required. -Plaster and masonry molds -Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s License -A copy of a trades union card is acceptable documentary proof of qualification. -CNC Waterjet technology -Candidates who do not submit appropriate documentary proof that they meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered for appointment.

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