Specialty Cleaning Technician - Historic Preservation

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Preservation training

Collaboration with experts

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Specialty Cleaning Technician with a focus on Historic Preservation projects in Kimberley. You will clean historic structures, monuments, and artifacts using non-damaging methods under guidance from preservation experts.

Join a team applying gentle, precise techniques to sensitive materials, document processes, and contribute to safeguarding cultural heritage in the Kimberley region. Experience in historic materials and cleaning agents is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in specialty cleaning with a focus on historic preservation or conservation.
• Knowledge of historical building materials and their cleaning requirements.
• Ability to work with delicate materials using careful, precise techniques.
• Experience operating specialized cleaning equipment safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized cleaning of historic structures, monuments, and artifacts using non-damaging techniques.
• Apply knowledge of materials (stone, metal, wood, paint) to avoid damage.
• Operate low-pressure washers and gentle abrasive systems with precision.
• Collaborate with preservation architects, conservators, and project managers to execute cleaning plans.
• Document cleaning processes, materials used, and observations during project execution.

Skills

Specialty cleaning

Historic preservation

Attention to detail

Equipment operation

Tools

Low-pressure washers

Gentle abrasive systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and meticulous Specialty Cleaning Technician with a focus on Historic Preservation projects in and around Kimberley . This unique role involves the delicate cleaning and restoration of historical buildings, monuments, and artifacts, requiring specialized knowledge and techniques. You will work with a team of preservation experts, employing gentle yet effective methods to clean sensitive materials without causing damage. This is an opportunity to contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage, working on challenging and rewarding projects that require a deep understanding of materials and conservation principles in the Kimberley region.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform specialized cleaning of historic structures, monuments, and artifacts using appropriate, non-damaging techniques.
• Apply knowledge of various materials (stone, metal, wood, paint) and their cleaning requirements to avoid damage.
• Operate specialized cleaning equipment, such as low-pressure washers and gentle abrasive systems, with precision.
• Work closely with preservation architects, conservators, and project managers to execute cleaning plans effectively.
• Document cleaning processes, materials used, and observations during project execution.

Requirements

• Proven experience in specialty cleaning, with a demonstrated focus or interest in historic preservation or conservation.
• Knowledge of historical building materials and the effects of various cleaning agents.
• Ability to work with delicate materials and employ extremely careful, precise techniques.
• Experience operating specialized cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong observational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and project scope.
• Opportunity to work on unique and historically significant projects.
• Training in advanced preservation cleaning techniques.
• Collaboration with leading experts in the field of historic preservation.
• Contribution to the safeguarding of cultural heritage in Kimberley and beyond.