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Worked at Louisville Water since 2013
When it comes to Archive Specialist Jay Ferguson’s job experience at Louisville Water, history seems to repeat itself.
“I was first a contractor, then part-time, full-time, retired and now back part-time,” Ferguson said.
He keeps track of Louisville Water’s rich history which includes infrastructure as well as the Louisville Water Tower.
“I am working to gain better control and access to Louisville Water’s historical collections consisting of photographs, manuscripts and 3-D objects,” he said.
Ferguson spends most of his time digging through Louisville Water archives for interesting facts and tidbits about the company to help coworkers.
“Louisville Water’s history is fascinating. I like the hunt for information. I get questions from many different departments. If I don’t know the answer, I go into the hunt to find it,” he said.
For someone considering a career in archiving Ferguson gave the following advice:
“Be interested in your work and the opportunity to grow in knowledge. Be interesting to allow others to enjoy your work when sharing information,” he said. “Also, don’t be afraid to ask for help.”
Ferguson sometimes asks longtime employees for help to fill in the historical gaps when needed.
“I want to give a shout out to all who have helped me in my work, especially Cross Connection Specialist Tim Meyer and Design Drafter Angel Gillenwater who are both extremely interested and well versed in the company’s history. They also have the technical background that often helps in my work,” he said.
When he’s not working, Ferguson enjoys D.I.Y. projects, painting, and sightseeing.
“I’m trying to learn watercolors. I need to ask for help and take some lessons. Other hobbies are walking, traveling and working on projects around the house. This summer’s project was sanding and re-staining the back deck.”
