Job Description

Job Description and Duties

MUSEUM TECHNICIAN – SAN LUIS OBISPO COAST DISTRICT / HEARST CASTLE SAN SIMEON STATE HISTORICAL MONUMENT /COLLECTIONS DEPARTMENT / SAN SIMEON CA.

The reporting location for this position is the Museum Collections Maintenance Office at Hearst Castle, San Simeon CA. This position will work under the direction of the Curator I.  

This position is responsible for duties in specialized cleaning, protection and limited restoration of works of art (paintings, sculptures, rugs, textiles, furniture, etc.) in the collection of Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument (Hearst Castle) and performs other related work to manage the collection. The Museum Technician works with Museum Custodians, Park Aides and Maintenance Aides in providing the care, cleaning, protection and maintenance of the furnishings and building interiors of Hearst Castle.

Hearst Castle is open 7 days a week. The typical work schedule is Tuesday – Saturday or Sunday - Thursday, 6:30AM - 3:00PM, and holidays, as necessary.  

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.  

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

This position requires a valid Class C driver’s license. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

State housing is not available.  For further information regarding this position, please contact  Sterling Jenson at (805) 712-4649 or  sterling.jenson@parks.ca.gov .

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Working in the interior and exteriors of historic structures around artifacts.  Exposed to cleaning products, chemicals, dirt, dust, mold, fumes, unpleasant odors, loud noises, and droppings from pests. Schedule is based on operational need and may change at any time. Typical hours are 6:30am to 3:00pm and may include work on Saturdays and or  Sundays, and holidays, and at odd or irregular hours, and under adverse weather conditions (extreme heat, high winds, and rain). Must adhere to departmental uniform requirements. Outdoor work is common.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Incumbent will need to be able to perform the essential job functions (duties) of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Requires the ability to access all areas of the facility throughout the workday, climb four floors of stairs approximately four times per day, lift up to 35 pounds, and climb a six-foot ladder. Traverse indoor and outdoor areas with steps without handrails and with uneven and variable rises and runs. Daily duties require the incumbent to stand, sit, and walk with repetitive leg and arm movements and constant hand grasping and finger dexterity, may occasionally bend, reach forward and overhead, squat, and kneel. Frequent and prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting. Requires moderate physical work; moderate lifting, pushing, or pulling.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-742-2870-002 and the Job Control # JC-507251 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. 

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Odd job, Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Weekend work

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