Nathan Algie, an apprentice working at Daniel Boone Homestead, demonstrates shingle making during a living history event.
Become part of a large and growing sector of the construction industry preserving Pennsylvania’s treasured historic buildings.
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is sponsoring its 5th annual summer apprenticeship program to introduce students and recent graduates of post-secondary trade schools, technical colleges and other training programs and others with building trades experience, to the preservation and traditional building trades needed to preserve Pennsylvania’s historic places.
PHMC and several partner organizations and companies will be offering paid apprentice positions for 12 weeks in the summer of 2010 at locations throughout Pennsylvania. The apprenticeships will include a free training program with an introductory one-day seminar in historic preservation and two days of hands-on training by master craftsmen in various preservation and traditional trade skills.
Interested students should review the attached list of positions below and contact the the representative for those they are interested in for more information or to schedule an interview. All hiring decisions are the responsibility of the company or institution hosting the individual apprenticeship. The hiring period will end on April 30th 2010.
For general information on the program contact Joe Lauver by phone at 717-787-6242, FAX at 717-214-2988 or email at jlauver@state.pa.us .
Division of Architecture and Preservation
Commonwealth Keystone Building
400 North Street, Room N118
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0053
SUMMER 2010 APPRENTICESHIP POSITIONS
Historical Restorations
Location: Kreamer, Snyder County (project locations throughout central PA)
Wage: $10.00 / hour
Position Description:
Apprentice will engage in all aspects of log and timber frame restoration at projects throughout central Pennsylvania.
Contact:
The Country Homestead / Historic Restorations
P.O. Box 188
Kreamer, PA 17833
Frank P.Stroik
(570) 374-7122
Fairmount Park Historic Trust
Location: Philadelphia
Wage: $12.00 / hour
Position Description: (two positions available)
Apprentices will work under the supervision of the Trust’s team of architectural conservators and preservationists to perform a variety of preservation carpentry projects including: window sash and jamb repairs, shutter repairs, flooring and porch repairs. The apprentices will also perform masonry repairs including: re-pointing stone and brick, and patching and cleaning stone. Apprentices will also assist staff with painting and other general preservation maintenance activities. Apprentices will have the opportunity to work on National Historic Landmark buildings and many other architecturally significant
structures.
Contact:
Fairmount Park Historic Trust
2020 Chamounix Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Lucy Strackhouse, Executive Director
215-877-8001
Jamison Masonry Restoration, LLC
Location: Oreland, southeastern PA
Wage: $13.00+ hour based on experience
Position Description: (two positions available)
Apprentices will work on a diverse range of masonry restoration projects including repointing, and stone and brick facade restorations.
Contact:
Jamison Masonry Restoration, LLC.
150 Roesch Avenue
Oreland, PA 19075
Stephen Weihing, Human Resource Manager
(215) 884-6600
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Preservation Construction Section
Location: Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro, Berks County
Wage: $12.00/hour
Position Description:
This apprenticeship will provide an opportunity for apprentices to learn about historic preservation and the traditional trades through fieldwork, shop work, research and other project work under the supervision of master preservation craftsmen. The areas of work will emphasize historic preservation and traditional carpentry skills, but may include historic masonry restoration and other trades. PHMC maintains a number of historic buildings at historic sites and museums throughout Pennsylvania. The apprentices will be engaged in project work at several sites.
Contact:
Daniel Boone Homestead
400 Daniel Boone Road
Birdsboro, PA 19508
Jim Houston, Preservation Construction Specialist
(610) 404-0393
