Aide, Preventive Conservation
Job description
Summary/Objective:
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.
Essential Functions:
1. 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.
2. Inspect the condition of collections, buildings, interior environment, and equipment. Report significant
or unusual conditions to supervisor.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Assist with exhibition installation and preventive maintenance closings. Attend training for collection
handling and moving.
7. Assist in monitoring contractors, special programs, events, receptions, filming and other activities that
affect Colonial Williamsburg’s assets.
8. Participate in emergency preparation and triage of the Foundations emergency plan.
9. Assist with preparation and cleanup for special events.
Position Type: Expected Hours of Work Per Week:
Regular/FT, 40 hours per week
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.
- Must be able to operate maintenance equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions orally and in writing. Ability to use a
- 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
- Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned, up to an eight hour shift.
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