Conservation Technician: Object Preservation & Storage

Biltmore Workforce Management; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Conservation Technician at Biltmore will assist in preparing objects for permanent storage, including cleaning, documenting, re-housing, and packing, under the guidance of conservators.

You will help maintain and care for collections on display and in storage, document findings, support conservation research, and ensure safety with PPE per OSHA standards; strong teamwork and independent initiative are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; related field preferred.
• At least two years of related experience; conservation lab or museum preferred.
• Experience preparing objects for storage or move preferred.
• Familiarity with conservation of historic materials and objects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and spoken.
• Proficiency with MS Word/Outlook; quick to learn new systems.
• Strong planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to solve problems creatively.
• Ability to work independently within a strong team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in prep of objects for move to new storage: cleaning, documentation, packing.
• Assist in maintenance and care of collections on display and in storage.
• Assist with response to collection incidents.
• Assist with examination, documentation and conservation treatment under standards.
• Assist with research, technical studies, and documentation related to treatment.
• Work with safety and PPE as required by OSHA.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Photographic docs

Job description

The Conservation Technician at Biltmore will assist in preparing objects for permanent storage, including cleaning, documenting, re-housing, and packing, under the guidance of conservators.

You will help maintain and care for collections on display and in storage, document findings, support conservation research, and ensure safety with PPE per OSHA standards; strong teamwork and independent initiative are valued.