Art Handling Specialist, Crozier

6 Minutes ago • 1 Years + • ~ $47,840 PA

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Job Description

Crozier Fine Arts is seeking an Art Handling Specialist to ensure the safe handling and transit of artwork between facilities. This role involves loading, unloading freight, and maintaining the integrity of artworks. The specialist will also assist with installation/de-installation projects, operate specialized equipment, and communicate with clients. This position requires leadership and experience in the art industry, contributing to the preservation of valuable art and cultural artifacts.

Good To Have:

CDL license preferred

Must Have:

Handle and move artworks, including wrapping, packing, and crating.
Install/de-install artworks during onsite projects.
Rigging/heavy object movement with Gantry/Forklift/Crane.
Communicate with clients onsite and act as liaison.
Load/unload trucks to ensure safe transit.
Plan the organization and packing of trucks for safety.
Conduct inspection reports for various types of art objects.
Determine strategy for installation/de-installation process.
Safely operate company vehicle; transport art.
Perform all required truck inspections.
1+ years hands-on experience in Art Industry.
Minimum: High School Diploma, or Associates Degree in Art.
Industry knowledge of standard packing, crating, and installation techniques.
Ability to communicate clearly to clients and coworkers.
Detail-oriented: thorough, organized, accurate and productive.
Team player, with the ability to lead and communicate instructions.
Self-motivated and able to work well under pressure.
Ability to lift and move heavy objects (in excess of 75 lbs), bend, kneel, crouch, stand.
Ability to safely operate 26-ft box truck.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Perks:

An ever-evolving global organization focused on transformation and innovation.
A support system in which you can voice your opinion, share feedback, and be your authentic self.
Global connectivity to learn from teammates who share your passion for art.
Competitive benefits to support your career, family, personal wellness, and financial wellbeing.

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Art Handling Specialist, Crozier

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

Do you believe art has the power to change the way we see the world? If so, you understand the important role of everyone who touches art in all its forms, and we’d welcome your application to join Crozier Fine Arts’ dynamic and growing team.

Come join us in unlocking the power of art preservation at its finest. From million-year-old fossils to priceless art and timeless artifacts, Crozier revolutionized global art logistics. Our art-handling expertise has earned the trust of artists, collectors, dealers, galleries, and museums worldwide for four decades.

We aim to be the primary service provider for the people and entities responsible for the care, movement, and long-term preservation of art and culture.

To that end, our Art Handling Specialists are responsible for ensuring the safe handling of artwork, during transit, from one Crozier facility to another. In addition, the candidate will be assisting with the loading and unloading of freight, ensuring the integrity of all artworks stays intact. This role plays an integral role within the facility bringing leadership and experience within the field.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Handle and move artworks, including wrapping, packing, and crating using appropriate
Install/de-install artworks during onsite projects using proper techniques and tools
Rigging/heavy object movement with Gantry/Forklift/Crane or other specialized equipment.
Communicating with clients onsite and acting as liaison to Transportation office and Project Management teams.
Load/unload trucks to ensure safe transit
Plan the organization and packing of trucks to ensure utmost safety of objects
Conduct inspection reports for various types of art objects
Determine strategy for projects, when it comes to the installation/de-installation process
Safely operate company vehicle; transport art to their destinations
Perform all required truck inspections

QUALIFICATIONS:

1+ years hands on experience in Art Industry (ie fine art, decorative art, design, museum/gallery, or commercial art space)
Minimum: High School Diploma, or Associates Degree in Art
Industry knowledge of standard packing, crating, and installation techniques and materials
Ability to communicate clearly to clients and coworkers
Detail oriented: thorough, organized, accurate and productive in work
Must be a team player, with the ability to lead and effectively communicate instructions. Additionally, must be self-motivated and able to work well under pressure
Lift and move heavy objects (in excess of 75 lbs), bend, kneel, crouch, stand

DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to safely operate 26-ft box truck, at minimum
Valid driver’s license
Clean/Clear driving record with ability to pass all driving check
CDL license not required but preferred
Travel: Local = 95% Overnight = 5%

WHAT WE OFFER

An ever-evolving global organization focused on transformation and innovation
A support system in which you can voice your opinion, share feedback, and be your authentic self
Global connectivity to learn from teammates who share your passion for art
Competitive benefits to support your career, family, personal wellness, and financial wellbeing
Pay: Starting at $23.00/hr (**Negotiations Depending on Experience)
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Location: Lanham, MD 20706

Elevate the power of your work. Let’s begin the conversation.

ABOUT US

Crozier is part of Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM), the global leader in innovative storage and information management services, protecting billions of valued assets, including critical business information, highly sensitive data, and cultural and historical artifacts. The infrastructure of Iron Mountain uniquely positions Crozier to handle diverse and non-traditional collections. Ultra High-resolution 3D scanning, digitization, and archival solutions are some of the specific services provided through Crozier’s affiliation with Iron Mountain.#Crozier #LI-DNI

Reasonably expected salary range: $49,700.00 - $62,100.00

Category: Operations Group

Who We Are

Iron Mountain is a global leader in storage and information management services trusted by more than 225,000 organizations in 60 countries. We safeguard billions of our customers’ assets, including critical business information, highly sensitive data, and invaluable cultural and historic artifacts. Take a look at our history here

Iron Mountain helps lower cost and risk, comply with regulations, recover from disaster, and enable digital and sustainable solutions, whether in information management, digital transformation, secure storage and destruction, data center operations, cloud services, or art storage and logistics. Please see our Values

and Code of Ethics

for a look at our principles and aspirations in elevating the power of our work together.

If you have a physical or mental disability that requires special accommodations, please let us know by sending an email to accommodationrequest@ironmountain.com. See the Supplement to learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity.