Fine Art Technician and Handler
Organization
Armstrong Fine Art Services Ltd.
Job Type
Permanent, Full-time
Language Required
English
Location
Toronto, ON
Application Deadline
31/12/2019
Job Start Date
As soon as possible
Date Posted
26/08/2019
Email
chris@armstrongfas.com
Website
www.armstrongfas.com
Salary
$70,000+
Job Description
Armstrong Fine Art Services Ltd. - Mississauga, ON
Armstrong Fine Art Services Ltd. offers a complete suite of services for the fine art shipping, handling, and storage industry. From specialized transportation services to best-in-class climate-controlled storage, Armstrong is a leader in the industry.
We are currently recruiting an experienced Technician/Art Handler with a DZ class driving license.
The ideal candidate confidently delivers excellent customer service. Understanding that they are on the front lines with our clients and subsequently represent our business. They will be responsible for safely and effectively operating company vehicles. Additional tasks include handling valuable, sensitive artworks and artifacts in a safe and efficient manner. Artwork installation and de-installation, condition reporting, packing, wrapping skills will also be required.
This position is based primarily in Mississauga, ON and includes transportation throughout the GTA, Eastern Canada and the USA (mainly New York, Chicago).
WHAT WE OFFER:
Competitive wages
Health Benefits
An extensive training program and ongoing development
An awesome team of dedicated individuals
Exciting and challenging work
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides friendly, quality, and professional service to customers
Loads and unloads artwork/antiquities safely onto/ off of vehicles
Handles, packs, and transports all artworks with extreme caution and care
Performing warehouse duties for long- & short-term art storage
Capable of planning and implementing solutions to various logistical issues as they arise in the storage and transportation of art works
Maintains open communication with dispatch
Maintains compliance with all local and federal regulations.
Performs all required truck inspections
Reviews all paperwork to ensure complete and accurate.
Performs emergency roadside repairs when applicable and/or contacts service vendors when appropriate. QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent customer service skills & experience required
Must be comfortable working in front of clients in a museum & gallery setting as well as in private client homes
Applicant must be highly motivated, organized, and responsible with good communications skills
Completes tasks with accuracy and attention to detail
Must be willing and capable to work a flexible schedule including traveling overnight and short-haul distances.
Art handling experience and 1-3 years of commercial truck driving experience preferred
Crate fabrication or carpentry experience and art install/de-Installation experience is an asset
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED equivalent, college degree preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Excellent communication skills and must communicate effectively in oral and written form.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Driver's License, CLASS DZ
Forklift License: An asset
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, bend, lift, and use their hands. Movement may occur in warehouses and offices. The employee will be in the truck cab for extended periods and must exhibit physical agility to enter and exit trucks and/or trailers. The employee will be exposed to outside weather conditions on a frequent basis.
The employee must be able to lift 75lbs unassisted and must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 300lbs with the assistance of mechanical equipment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee may perform on an occasional to regular basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these functions.
TO APPLY: The ideal candidate can email Chris@armstrongfas.com.
Thank you.