Senior Restorer 3 (PIDG/AR3)

Key Outputs

• Library materials preserved.
• Library materials conserved.
• Work targets delivered.
• Worksheets prepared.
• Monthly statistics compiled.
• Environmental conditions monitored.
• Environmental conditions reports.
• Risk assessment conducted.
• Safety activities coordinated.
• Repair and maintenance of equipment conducted.
• Salvage procedures observed and or conducted.
• Library tours conducted.
• Client requests satisfied.
• Quality control operations perform

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses items to determine the nature of the work to be done.
• Repairs/Restores deteriorated library material/s.
• Undertakes written and photo documentation on types of treatments and restorative repairs carried out.
• Determines, in consultation with the supervisor, techniques and types of material to be used in the collection care process.
• Performs a broad range of specialized treatments to preserve the collection for continuous usage.
• Aids in the provision of training, development, and education to support knowledge transfer, development, and business continuity.
• Assists in coordinating and monitoring the environmental conditions for collection storage areas throughout the library.
• Participates in the Insect Pest Management Program (IPM) by conducting assessment of internal and external areas of the library.
• Assists in lab maintenance, cleanliness and upkeep of tools and equipment.
• Participates in the Library’s Disaster, Risk and Emergency Management Team
• Assists in mounting exhibitions and displays.
• Performs offsite fieldwork which may involve collection surveys, examination and treatment.
• Keeps abreast of current professional practices and development, information technologies and research applicable to preservation and conservation.
• Participates in the orientation of new employees.
• Assists with library tours.
• Assists with external client requests.
• Coordinate to ensure adherence to safety and security controls.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Performance Standards/Indicators

• Number of items preserved and conserved against target, timelines, and quality control standards.
• Environmental conditions monitored based on agreed standards and timeframe.
• Number of trainings conducted vs. target set
• Number of risk assessments conducted vs target and impact.
• Exhibitions mounted against target and timelines.
• Work orders completed against target, standard and timelines.
• Reports completed against target.

Required Competencies/Skills/Knowledge

Core Competencies

• Oral Communication – Level (2)
• Written Communication – Level (2)
• Customer & Quality Focus – Level (2)
• Teamwork & Cooperation – Level (2)

Functional Competencies

• Preservation and Conservation – Level (2)
• Data Management – Level (1)
• Information Communication Technology – Level (1)

Qualification and experience

• Five (5) subjects at CXC/CSEC or equivalent including Mathematics and English;
• Three (3) years experience in preservation techniques
• Experience in people management

Special conditions associated with the job

• Exposure to chemicals during course of work.
• Exposure to dusty and/or moldy conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) gears when working.
• Required to work outside of normal working hours to include weekends.
• Ability to lift heavy items 20-50lbs.

We appreciate all responses, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted