Outdoor Art & Grounds Maintenance Tech

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University in Tallahassee is seeking a Master Craftsman for the Facilities department to clean, repair, and maintain outdoor statues, art, gates, and other features. You will work with bronze, stone, marble, metal, and wood, applying restoration or preservation techniques as directed.

This USPS position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with two years of experience, and a valid Florida or Georgia driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience, or a combination of post-high-school education and experience equal to two years. A technical or vocational degree may substitute for experience.
• A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver’s License or ability to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning, repairing, and maintaining statues, public art, campus gates, and other outdoor areas as directed by supervisor. Position should understand how to address objects made of bronze, metal, stone, marble and wood.
• Common sculpture repairs include the treatment of corrosion, cracks, flaking paint, bronze sculpture patina repair, and wax treatments. Relies on knowledge and skills for specialized cleaning of outdoor artwork and historical architecture by utilizing appropriate specialized methods as directed by supervisor.
• Responsible for soda blasting, sand blasting, and bead blasting as appropriate. This position should understand the difference between restoration and preservation and when to employ and complete either practice. Will assist with moving outdoor artwork.
• Responsible for cleaning graffiti and other projects as assigned. Cleans and pressure washes outdoor furniture, kiosks, statues, campus gates, sidewalks, and other outdoor areas. Responsible for setting up and breaking down pressure washing or welding equipment for projects.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Florida State University in Tallahassee is seeking a Master Craftsman for the Facilities department to clean, repair, and maintain outdoor statues, art, gates, and other features. You will work with bronze, stone, marble, metal, and wood, applying restoration or preservation techniques as directed.

This USPS position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with two years of experience, and a valid Florida or Georgia driver's license.