Organizational Overview:
Fairmount Park Conservancy brings parks to life. We work with the City of Philadelphia and its communities to steward our parks and nurture our shared environment, cultural resources, and public health. We lead capital projects and historic preservation efforts, foster neighborhood park stewardship, attract and leverage investments, and develop innovative programs throughout the 10,200 acres that include Fairmount Park, six other watershed parks, and more than 130 neighborhood parks and gardens around the city.
Position Overview:
With assistance from the Director of Conservation and Conservation Supervisor, the Conservation Technician will be responsible for the execution of onsite and shop labor for the architectural conservation services team. This position requires competency in hands-on preservation trades work including masonry and carpentry. The Conservation Technician should have good problem-solving abilities, be self-motivated, and have the ability to perform quality handwork efficiently.
Responsibilities:
Duties broadly focus on the performance of assigned tasks within architectural conservation projects, and successfully administering the following duties:
Performing preservation field and shop work, focusing on completing tasks assigned by senior staff, and preparing for subsequent logical tasks.
Maintain high-quality work standards within an understood timeframe, typical for contract work
Support the maintenance of safe and healthy work environments in the workshop and on all job sites
Effectively communicating project information, needs, and status to staff.
Maintaining responsible, ethical, and team-oriented relationships among clients and coworkers
Participating in periodic community outreach workshops, as assigned, that focus on familiarizing participants with practicable preservation techniques and basic preservation philosophies
Qualifications:
Preferred experience includes hands-on woodworking, building trades, or historic trades experience (5+ years)
Preference will be given to candidates with education in the building trades or related field
Familiarity with and passion for the approaches, materials, and ethics of the field of Historic Preservation
Focused listening, observation, and comprehension skills
Must be able to communicate effectively in both a written and oral manner
Ability to prioritize and plan work schedules and use time effectively
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a collaborative manner
Ability to work extended hours, as required
Required to possess a set of personal hand tools for use in the field
Required to possess a valid state driver's license and personal transportation to job sites
Strong multi-tasking and time management skills
Must bring a proactive, result-oriented approach to tasks
Compensation:
The starting salary for this position is $54,000 - $58,000. Additionally, Fairmount Park Conservancy offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision, as well as life, disability, and retirement benefits.
Anti-Discrimination Policy:
The Fairmount Park Conservancy does not discriminate based on ethnicity, race, gender, or sexual orientation and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
To Apply:
Thank you for your interest in the Fairmount Park Conservancy. Please prepare a formal letter of interest, resume, and three work-related references as either PDF or Word documents and submit them here: https://myphillypark.org/who-we-are/opportunities/
Please, no phone calls or mailed applications. The application deadline is January 20th, 2025.
