careers@metmuseum.org
11-03-2014, 02:40 PM
General Description:
The Maintainer will report tothe Manager Packing and Art Services. The Maintainer is responsible for the packing and unpacking of artworkboth to and from the Museum as well as handling the art in a safe and propermanner.
PrimaryResponsibilities and Duties:
· Art handling and packing of art objects
· Constructing wooden packing crates using manual and/or power tools while following standardsafety procedures
· Lifting and moving packing crates safely and properly
· Measuring artwork and calculating interior and exterior specifications of packingmaterials
· Candidate must complete Security Threat Assessment application
· Other related duties
Requirementsand Qualifications:
Experience and Skills:
· Minimum two years experience working with detailed and/or fragile materials isrequired. The detailed and/or fragilematerials need not be artwork, but the appropriate candidate must haveexperience in a field with an equivalent skill set.
· Minimum two years experience with power tools (saws, drills, pneumatic guns), abilityto do mathematical calculations, ability to lift a minimum of 100 lbs. with orwithout assistance, and carpentry skills are all required.
· Candidate must be detail oriented, able to work under pressure and with close supervision.
· Candidate must be able to interact in a professional manner with Metropolitan Museum ofArt staff and visiting museum professionals.
Knowledge and Education:
· Knowledge of basic packing materials required
A Bachelor’s degree ispreferred with a minimum of an Associate’s degree required
Please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to careers@metmuseum.org (careers@metmuseum.org) with the positiontitle in the subject line.
The Maintainer will report tothe Manager Packing and Art Services. The Maintainer is responsible for the packing and unpacking of artworkboth to and from the Museum as well as handling the art in a safe and propermanner.
PrimaryResponsibilities and Duties:
· Art handling and packing of art objects
· Constructing wooden packing crates using manual and/or power tools while following standardsafety procedures
· Lifting and moving packing crates safely and properly
· Measuring artwork and calculating interior and exterior specifications of packingmaterials
· Candidate must complete Security Threat Assessment application
· Other related duties
Requirementsand Qualifications:
Experience and Skills:
· Minimum two years experience working with detailed and/or fragile materials isrequired. The detailed and/or fragilematerials need not be artwork, but the appropriate candidate must haveexperience in a field with an equivalent skill set.
· Minimum two years experience with power tools (saws, drills, pneumatic guns), abilityto do mathematical calculations, ability to lift a minimum of 100 lbs. with orwithout assistance, and carpentry skills are all required.
· Candidate must be detail oriented, able to work under pressure and with close supervision.
· Candidate must be able to interact in a professional manner with Metropolitan Museum ofArt staff and visiting museum professionals.
Knowledge and Education:
· Knowledge of basic packing materials required
A Bachelor’s degree ispreferred with a minimum of an Associate’s degree required
Please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to careers@metmuseum.org (careers@metmuseum.org) with the positiontitle in the subject line.