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Mason
National Gallery of Art · Posted 56 days ago
On-site Full-time Washington, DC $34.7 – $40.6/hr Apply by Aug 4, 2026 Masonry ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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The National Gallery of Art welcomes all people to explore art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Millions of people come through our doors each year, with even more online, making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Our renowned collection includes over 160,000 works of art, from the ancient world to today. Admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free.
What You'll Do
- →This position is located in the National Gallery of Art's Maintenance Department of Facilities Management.
- →The Mason is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all interior and exterior marble, stonework, and other masonry at the National Gallery of Art and Sculpture Garden facilities.
- →Duties for this position include: Matching new masonry with existing masonry and finishes to exacting standards.
- →Working on lifts, scaffolding, and ladders which the incumbent helps to set up and remove as necessary.
- →Performing other masonry functions such as fastening marble or stonework veneer to the face of a structure using tie wire or anchor holes.
- →Cutting, shaping, and finishing various kinds of stone and marble.
- →Following plans, instructions, and directions in setting up material, and equipment for assigned work or specialized projects.
- →Sorting stone by size and shape and lays stone according to masonry principles to obtain strength and a lasting appearance.
- →Using masonry tools, materials, and related equipment properly and safely.
- →Fabricating and installing items in assigned portions of exhibition spaces and areas of the permanent collection.
- →Utilizing a specialized array of cleaning agents to clean marble and stonework.
- →Cleaning around works of art, when working in the galleries and other public spaces.
- →Exercising care and extra precaution in performing work near any works of art in order to avoid damage.
- →Choosing approved chemicals and equipment that will not damage any art in the area where performing work.
Requirements
- ✓This position does not have an education requirement.
Benefits
- ★Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.
- ★Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/
Personality Fit
Job ID: 47478fb1-c797-4891-8b9c-a6a1b302d6ed
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