Well developed communication skills are required. The work requires moderate physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Distinguishing Features Differs from the Laboratory Technician class series in which incumbents do not preserve, protect or restore objects for the Historical Society. Maintains records and documentation of object examination and treatment. Communicates with pubic regarding the care of collections. Travels to Historic Properties sites to provide treatment and care of objects at sites. Measures and monitors the environmental conditions in which objects are exhibited and stored to insure that hazards and deteriorating agents are minimized and controlled.