Woodworker Advanced/Exhibit Fabricator (DCA #44786)

State of New Mexico • Full-time • Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States • $38.14k - $61.02k / year • 4d ago

$18.34 - $29.34 Hourly

$38,140 - $61,024 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 55

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

Please visit us at www.NMFarmandRanchMuseum.org

Created in 1978 by the New Mexico Legislature, the Department of Cultural Affairs represents New Mexico's dedication to preserving and celebrating the cultural integrity and diversity of our state. The Department oversees a broad range of New Mexico's arts and cultural heritage agencies. These include 15 divisions representing a variety of programs and services.

For at least 4,000 years, people have been growing food in this region, and the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces tells this amazing story through interactive exhibits, demonstrations, oral histories, objects, and educational programs. The campus features several barns, animals, a greenhouse, play areas for children, an amphitheater, the Heritage Garden, and much more. Permanent and changing exhibits, as well as a theater, library, gift shop, snack bar, and meeting rooms are located in the 100,000-square-feet, ranch-style Bruce King Building. The combination of the beautiful, spacious main building and the 47-acre property with barns, trees, gardens, and animals create a physical working environment that is outstanding. The Museum's staff members are of varied backgrounds and combine their skills to make an efficient, positive team.

Why does the job exist?

The Woodworker Advanced/Exhibit Fabricator at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the creation, construction, maintenance, and installation of exhibits and signage. The position utilizes multiple construction and fabrication techniques to accomplish these tasks to include rough and finish carpentry knowledge and skills, design and creation, blueprint design and interpretation, and the ability to create visual and electronic display options while collaborating with the design team. The position utilizes demonstrated knowledge of standard construction regulations and fire code compliance, OSHA requirements, and ADA compliance techniques.

How does it get done?

This position fabricates, installs, maintains and removes exhibits on feasibility, aesthetics, art and artifact conservation needs, budget, and appropriate construction techniques. The Woodworker Advanced/Exhibit Fabricator develops and constructs interactive components; develops a schedule for fabrication of projects, maintains and purchases a stock of needed supplies; and monitors condition of signage, exhibits, and lighting making appropriate repairs and offering solutions. The position monitors staff and volunteer use of the workshop and opens, closes, and inspects Museum galleries according to exhibits department schedule.

Who are the customers?

This position serves residents of New Mexico, Museum visitors, Museum staff, and Department of Cultural Affairs peer divisions through collaborative exhibit development and display.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience in carpentry to include cabinet making or display cases, woodworking, trim or finish carpentry and experience working with plexiglass, painting, framing, and drywall techniques. Previous museum experience and an Associate's degree in Industrial Arts or equivalent experience is preferred.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.

Working Conditions

Requires daily walking within the Museum and grounds. Will work in a fabrication shop area with exposure to loud noises from construction and woodworking tools such as saws, hammers, drills, nail guns, and routers. Exposure to vapors from glues, solvents, and paint or varnish. Will utilize ladders and scaffolds, pull carts, wheelbarrows, pallet jacks, scissor lift, tongue pull trailer and other mechanical equipment for hauling, storing, stacking materials for fabrication and installation of exhibits. Bending, twisting, kneeling, and manually lifting of heavy or cumbersome objects up to 60 lbs. Occasional long distance or overnight stays for business purposes. Periods of sitting at a desk and computer. Will require working on occasional weekends and may require extended work hours, including evenings, and/or holidays.

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Agency Contact Information: Nathan Japel (575) 314-0595 or nathan.japel@dca.nm.gov. Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

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