Art Handler - Toronto, Canada - Museumpros Art Services Inc.

Museumpros Art Services Inc.

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Art Handler

Location:
Toronto, Keele St and St. Clair Ave. W

Salary/Rate:
starting at $20-25/hour, commensurate with experience. Higher wage negotiable for fully experienced applicants

Duration:
Permanent, Full-Time

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Shift Information:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Position Start Date:
Immediate

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museum_
pros is Toronto's premiere art services company serving regional, national, and international clients. For over 25 years, museumpros has provided exemplary service and support for private/public institutions, private clients/collectors, art galleries, international art shippers, art fairs, and designers. _
museum_
pros offers local and international art transport, art-handling, installation, storage, fabrication, framing, crating, conservation and much more.

Primary Responsibilities

Install artwork, sculpture, and installations in a variety of settings and scenarios
Pack artwork and objects for safe transport using a variety of materials and methods
Use basic construction techniques and safe operation of hand tools, power tools, and woodshop machines
Load, transport, and unload artwork daily from trucks and other vehicles. Occasional movement of fine furniture, objects, and other high value household items as project requires
Operate vehicles responsibly (G class) and navigate to multiple daily stops
Interface with clients, curators, and designers during projects to ensure client expectations are met
Fill out work orders with arrival and departure times, item counts, and material purchases as well as make cursory condition reports
Be mindful of multiple daily projects, interacting with museumpros office and clients to update arrival times and expectations
Act as a courteous and responsible customer facing employee
Report to various museumpros departments and understand specific project expectations
Report to Keele/St Clair area Monday through Friday, 8:30am5pm, occasional evening/weekend work is required (with corresponding overtime pay or lieu day)

Key Qualifications:

Experience working with fine art services companies, museums, and/or galleries OR
Experience working in trades with a focus on accurate measuring, layout, material handling, and basic construction
Demonstrated experience in art handling, installation, trades, and/or customer service
Valid G driver's license
Able to lift heavy objects and work in a physical environment
Forklift, elevated work platform, working at heights, first aid, and other training certificates considered an asset
Seeking individuals who are responsible, problemsolving, courteous, and team oriented with an overall professional appearance

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museum_
pros thanks all applicants in advance. Only those applicants that qualify for an interview will be contacted.
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museum_
pros is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and healthy work environment for all employees.

Salary:
$20.00-$25.00 per hour

Schedule: