Freelance Art Handler, Crozier

Crozier Fine Arts Art Handling Specialist

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That's why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you're looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

Crozier Fine Arts is seeking an experienced and self-motivated Freelance Art Handling Specialist to join our Field Team in Los Angeles, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and integrity of art collections through expert handling, packing, crating, and transportation, while acting as a vital onsite liaison between clients and company management.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

In this role, you will:

• Handle, move, wrap, pack, and crate a diverse range of objectsincluding fine art, decorative arts, and furnitureusing Crozier's appropriate techniques and materials, with the key output of damage-free preservation and transit preparation.
• Collaborate with clients, driving teams, and company management by acting as the onsite liaison, determining project strategy, and ensuring clear communication and follow-through.
• Ensure compliance with the highest industry standards by planning, organizing, and loading trucks for utmost safety during transit, conducting inspection reports, and maintaining discretion on all projects.
• Install/uninstall art for onsite projects and load/unload trucks to ensure safe transit.
• Spend a small amount of time (approximately 5%) on a laptop/desktop computer or telephone to manage project logistics.

What You'll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 6 months of experience in Art Handling within a gallery, museum, or commercial fine art space.
• Strong knowledge of industry standard techniques and materials for packing, crating, installing, and uninstalling artwork.
• Proven ability in effective communication, self-motivation, attention to detail, and working as a team player.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to regional locations for onsite work.
• Physical Requirement: Willing and able to lift, move, push, and pull heavy objects (in excess of 75 lbs), bend, kneel, crouch, and stand, as well as being willing to work flexible hours based on project needs.
• Ability to safely operate 26-ft box truck, at minimum
• Valid driver's license with clean/clear driving record with ability to pass all driving check (**CDL license not required but preferred)

What We Offer (Benefits)

In this role, Crozier Fine Arts offers global connectivity to learn from teammates who share your passion for art.

• Pay: Starting at $28.00/hr (** Negotiations Depending on Experience ), Bi-Weekly Direct Deposit
• Schedule: Flexible Scheduling Monday through Friday, 16-24 hours per week average, Starting time between 6:30/7:30 AM (OT my be required.)
• Location: Downtown LA Facility - 2010 East 15th St., Los Angeles, CA 90021
• Competitive compensation aligned with the experience and project scope.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

Crozier is part of Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM), the global leader in innovative storage and information management services, protecting billions of valued assets, including critical business information, highly sensitive data, and cultural and historical artifacts. The infrastructure of Iron Mountain uniquely positions Crozier to handle diverse and non-traditional collections. Ultra High-resolution 3D scanning, digitization, and archival solutions are some of the specific services provided through Crozier's affiliation with Iron Mountain.