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Museum Technicians and Conservators

SOC 25-4013.00

Restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. May work with specimens such as fossils, skeletal parts, or botanicals; or artifacts, textiles, or art. May identify and record objects or install and arrange them in exhibits. Includes book or document conservators.

Zone 4 Educational Instruction and Library

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.9

Reading Comprehension

3.6

Speaking

3.6

Writing

3.2

Critical Thinking

3.2

Monitoring

3.1

Complex Problem Solving

3.1

Judgment and Decision Making

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Fine Arts

3.5

English Language

3.4

Public Safety and Security

3.3

History and Archeology

3.2

Administration and Management

3.1

Chemistry

3.1

Clerical

2.8

Mechanical

2.7

Key Tasks

1Install, arrange, assemble, and prepare artifacts for exhibition, ensuring the artifacts' safety, reporting their status and condition, and identifying and correcting any problems with the set up.

2Repair, restore, and reassemble artifacts, designing and fabricating missing or broken parts, to restore them to their original appearance and prevent deterioration.

3Clean objects, such as paper, textiles, wood, metal, glass, rock, pottery, and furniture, using cleansers, solvents, soap solutions, and polishes.

4Photograph objects for documentation.

5Determine whether objects need repair and choose the safest and most effective method of repair.

Also Known As

Armorer Technician Art Conservator Art Objects Repairer Art Preparator Artifacts Conservator Ceramic Restorer Conservation Assistant Conservation Specialist Conservation Technician Conservation Worker