Historic Upholsterer & Tufting/Drapery Specialist

Architect of the Capitol; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Architect of the Capitol seeks an Upholsterer to install upholstery, drapery and window treatments in the Senate Office Buildings. The incumbent will contour surfaces and use upholstery tools, machines and techniques with a focus on historic appearance.

The role also involves assisting with carpet installation and maintaining materials to preserve the era-specific finish. Strong knowledge of historic furnishings is essential.

Formación

• You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements for this position.
• Creating artistic upholstery adaptations utilizing techniques such as tufting to decorate surfaces or make outer covers conform to curved frame lines or other special shapes.
• Repairing and replacing upholstery, including fabrics, springs, webbing, filling and padding on historical furniture, seats and structural framework.

Responsabilidades

• Install upholstery, drapery and window treatments in the Senate Office Buildings.
• Contour surfaces and apply upholstery techniques with historic accuracy.
• Assist with carpet installation as needed.

Conocimientos

Upholstery techniques

Sewing machines

Descripción del empleo

The Architect of the Capitol seeks an Upholsterer to install upholstery, drapery and window treatments in the Senate Office Buildings. The incumbent will contour surfaces and use upholstery tools, machines and techniques with a focus on historic appearance.

The role also involves assisting with carpet installation and maintaining materials to preserve the era-specific finish. Strong knowledge of historic furnishings is essential.