What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Handler position at Peak Fine Art Services?
Local art handling company looking to hire another team member in Carbondale, CO.
The responsibilities of an art handler revolve around packing, preparing, installing warehousing, crating/boxing and shipping artwork and artifacts.
- Experience in woodworking a plus. Job includes making custom crates and boxes.
- Must be a team player with high attention to detail
JOB DESCRIPTION
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Learn all aspects of art handling and be proficient in the installation of artwork in a safe and efficient manner
- Pack and handle artworks for delivery
- Load and unload trucks
- Operate various company vehicles to safely deliver items to client
- Review all paperwork to insure complete and accurate deliveries
- Maintains compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations (as applicable)
- Maintain all company paperwork i.e. work orders, delivery receipts, materials used
- Provide friendly, high quality, professional service to our clients
- Develop close working relationships with co-workers and other companies that we work with
QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job successfully.
- Ability to resolve routine questions/problems
- Ability to identify root cause(s) for some problems
- Ability to follow very detailed instructions and specific protocols to maintain safety of artwork and co-workers.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Must be able to lift 50-60 lbs on a regular basis, and up to 100 lbs periodically
- A valid CO driver license and a clean driving record required for hire, and must be maintained for the duration of employment.
- Knowledge of woodshop/woodworking a plus - crates are built to precise specifications, customized for each piece.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Experience in handling art works, knowledge of fixings, hanging systems, art transport, packing/storage a plus
- Awareness/understanding of the different handling needs of various artworks
- Awareness/understanding of supports and frames is a plus
- An ability to work as part of a team and as an individual; good communication skills
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent, college degree preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, bend, lift, and use hands. Employee will be in truck cab for extended periods. Employee will be exposed to outside weather conditions on a frequent basis. Employee must be able to lift 60lbs unassisted and must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 300lbs with assistance of mechanical equipment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee may perform on an occasional to regular basis while performing functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these functions.
Please provide resume and cover letter.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
COVID-19 considerations:
N95 Masks provided as well as rapid test kits if needed.
Work Location: One location
Salary : $20 - $30