Art Handling Specialist II, Crozier

At Iron Mountain we protect what our customers value most, from the everyday to the extraordinary. We build customer value around the world with a passion for preserving the physical, transforming the digital, and respecting the environmental. We pioneered the industry for global records and information management and have established some of the best customer relationships in the industry with 95% of the Fortune 1000 companies among our 225,000 loyal customers. Here, you'll bring your expertise and creativity to a workplace that thrives on continuous improvement. Here, you'll be part of a global workforce that embraces the differences among us. And here, we'll encourage you to Climb Higher for the benefit of our customers and each other. There is so much more, but enough about us. We can't wait to hear about YOU.

Art Handling Specialists, We're Waiting for You!

Come and join us! Crozier Fine Arts, the global leader in fine art storage and logistics offering unparalleled technical expertise in handling, installing, and storing high-value paintings, films, photographs, historical archives, and other types of art belonging to individual collectors, galleries, and art museums.

We are seeking an Art Handling Specialist in Long Island City, NY to join our dynamic and growing team. As an important liaison between clients and company managers, you'll provide leadership and guidance during projects.

Our clients are diverse and so are we. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm, bring your best self to work. We insist!

We believe that art has the power to change lives and the world for the better. How art gets to its destination matters to us. If you share this belief, please join us in our mission to be the primary service provider for the people and entities responsible for the care, movement, and long-term preservation of art and culture.

WHO WE ARE

Crozier is at the forefront of the art logistics industry and an advocate for international standards. With a strategic network that encompasses over 1.3 million square feet of dedicated storage space and 6 crate shops across North America and Europe, Crozier is singularly equipped to protect specialized collections all around the world.Crozier is part of the Adjacent Businesses segment of Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM), the global leader in data storage and information management services. The infrastructure of Iron Mountain uniquely positions Crozier to handle diverse and non-traditional collections. Restoration, digitization, media migration, and bespoke archival solutions are just some of the many distinct services Crozier's affiliation with Iron Mountain affords.

Position Summary

The essential functions of an Art Handling Specialist is to work within either the Transportation or Warehouse setting, handling and moving various works of high end Fine Art. The team specializes in the handling of art and the packing containers/solutions used in the transportation and storage of fine art, antique furniture, and additional decorative artworks.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES• Handle and move packaged and unpackaged artworks

• Wrap and pack with designated techniques,materials, and crates

• Install/de-install artworks during onsite and in-house projects using designated techniques and tools

• Conduct inspection reports for various types of art objects

• Complete daily forms, and document status and scope of work in progress

• Organize and maintain operational tools and materials

• Act as liaison while onsite between clients and company management

• Safely operate handling and vehicle equipment to transport artwork

• Confirming the accurate completion of execution information and paperwork on projects.

• Transporting, packaging and handling artwork in a safe and efficient manner;

• Properly load and unload trucks inclusive of artwork and other related materials; when required stabilize and secure cargo for safe transit

• Maintains accurate paperwork including bills of lading of jobs and storage account information;

• Ensures warehouse cleanliness, checks materials and equipment to ensure proper operation;

• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

DESIRED SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• 2+ Years Preferred experience in fine art, decorative art and/or design

• Preferred knowledge of industry 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

• Must be self-motivated and able to work well under pressure

• Availability to travel to regional locations for onsite work

• Must be willing to work flexible hours based on the needs of the project

• Associate's degree preferred, or equivalent experience

• Physical Requirements: lifting, moving, heavy objects (in excess of 75 lbs), bending, kneeling, crouching, etc. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and lift a min. of 50lbs on their own.

• For driver related positions - Must have valid driver's license / CDL

• Forklift Certification, and Rigging Certification not required but beneficial

Iron Mountain is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state, or local laws in making employment decisions.

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