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Works as an employee of the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association and under the supervision and direction of San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park staff. The position supports the stabilization, repair and restoration of the Small Craft Department’s and museum’s historic watercraft collection. Work will include cyclic maintenance on in-water historic vessels, storage cradles for historic boats, carpentry, painting, metal work and rigging and engine maintenance.
MAJOR DUTIES
Follows direction from the Curator of Small Craft on various stabilization, preservation and restoration projects for the small craft in the collection. Works independently after receiving direction from the Curator. Work may include physical activities as well as assistance with condition reports, documentation and treatment proposals.
Follows direction from the Shop Steward in the use and maintenance of tools used in cyclic maintenance projects. Work may include the use of hand, electric or battery-operated power tools and maintenance of tools and equipment. Determines the appropriate tools and equipment needed to accomplish assigned tasks.
Independently maintains boats in exposed on-the-water locations- including cleaning, preparation and painting/varnishing, maintenance of covers and maintenance of mechanical, electrical and propulsion systems. Work may include rigging, engine/fuel systems, refurbishment of decks, reinstallation of equipment and docking/mooring systems.
Work at the collections warehouse includes building wooden cradles, moving boats to new locations, treatment with suitable preservatives, installation of internal support members within boats and refurbishment of dust covers. Works independently after receiving direction from the Curator.
The position may also include involvement in the operation of powered vessels and rowing or sailing of various small craft from the museum’s collection, with possible exposure to the extreme weather conditions.
The position requires completion of all training courses relevant to the work conducted, which may include shop/tool safety, motorboat operator training, hazardous material awareness, fall protection and confined space awareness.
Work sites include but are not limited to the Small Boat Shop on Hyde Street Pier, park storage facilities in San Leandro California and numerous off-site locations through the San Francisco Bay Area.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Knowledge of boat carpentry to complete various small craft carpentry projects. Must be thoroughly knowledgeable in the use and maintenance of basic hand and power tools involved in boat carpentry.
Ability to paint various vessels especially those of historic significance. Painting projects will require scraping paint from surfaces, preparation of surfaces, application of primer, and the correct application of interior, exterior, and underwater coatings. Must be experienced with methods and materials for painting wood and metal.
Ability to apply historic preservation techniques and practices, including the interpretation and application of standards and guidelines.
Ability to work from naval architectural drawings, plans and specifications, read blueprints.
Ability to acquire knowledge of maritime history of small craft collections, traditional rigging of small craft and the basic history and statistics of the collection.
Ability to use good judgement in planning and implementing projects and ingenuity at accomplishing the preservation projects.
Knowledge of different species of wood for restoration purposes.
Ability to establish and maintain detailed records of all preservation projects and activities.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
Works under the administrative and technical supervision of the Curator of Small craft, who makes all work assignments. Proceeds independently on preservation projects when designs, plans, surveys, and documentation drawings are approved.
COMPLEXITY
Work involves complex preservation maintenance projects on historic small craft. Original construction techniques must be duplicated and new fabrics blended with the old. Traditional boatbuilding techniques require the use of specialized tools. Cyclic maintenance work on historic vessels requires attention to detail due to the age, condition, and type of resource involved.
PUBLIC CONTACTS
As the boat shop is open to controlled public visitation, incumbent will be prepared to provide information and answer questions in a friendly and helpful manner, maintaining a responsible balance between this activity and the work at hand.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS.
Work on boats and near the requires regular and continuous attention to operations in the field. Projects may require working in cramped, close quarters including in the bilges of vessels. There is considerable. physical exertion related to actions such as lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects of various sizes, weights, and shapes.
WORK ENVIRONMENT.
Approximately 80% of the work is outdoors in any weather conditions, including high/low temperatures, fog, heavy rain and gusting winds. Exposure to high noise levels, dust and fumes that requires Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may occur – PPE will be provided. Work often occurs in proximity to heavy construction equipment such as trucks, cranes, tractors, and forklifts.
Benfits: Employee shall be eligible to participate in the Association’s medical, dental, and vision insurance plans and shall be eligible for vacation pay and sick pay.
Please contact Darlene Plumtree at dplumtree@maritime.org or 415-710-7332.
Pay: $42.00 – $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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