Art Handler

Job Description

Job Description

The essential duties of this role are to work on and off site delivering / collecting, handling, installing and packing art works. We are looking for skilled Art Handlers and Art Installers.

Key Responsibilities for an Art Handler are the following :

• Collections and deliveries on a daily basis, locally and interstate as needed
• Handle and control all paperwork when on site or working in the field, including all condition reporting for goods
• Ensure vehicle used is always safe, clean and prepared for the day or trip as required, verify what goods are needed at the start of every day or trip based on the daily trip sheet or trip manifest
• Ensure all modifications to daily trip manifest are reported and verified by the Dispatch Manager prior to making any modifications
• Proper handling, of art objects, fragile and artistic material, antique and fine furniture
• Assist with installation projects
• Preparation of condition checks and condition reports as needed
• Pack artworks, antiquities and fine furniture for transportation and storage
• Training lower grade art handlers when required
• Assist in the loading and unloading of trucks
• Ensure a high degree of detail and focus on every job

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise we look for include :