Lead Art Handler / Installer

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Cadogan Tate New York Limited has an exciting position available for a Lead Art Handler / Installer

The essential duty of this role is to take a lead role on all aspects of the proper handling, wrapping, de-installation and installation for the collection, delivery and installation of artworks, antiques, design furniture & personal effects under the management and direction of a supervisor. Assisting in coordination and taking charge of any installations whilst managing crews on site.

We are looking for skilled Installers (Foreman experience preferred) with box truck driving experience, art installation experience is required.

This a full-time position, working Monday through Friday and some weekends. The company provides competitive hourly pay and excellent benefits. The salary depends on applicant's driving and moving experience. The candidate must be able to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling, packing & installations both locally and interstate, as needed
• Coordination assistance on installation projects
• Leading on-site teams/crews
• Proper handling of art objects, fragile objects and materials, antiques and fine furniture
• Completion of condition checks / reports, both conventional and electronic (i.e., Articheck), as required
• Report to work on-time on a daily basis
• High level packing of artworks, antiques and fine furniture for transportation, short-term & long-term storage
• Ensure a high degree of detail, focus and quality control on every job
• Training “junior” art handlers and installers as required
• Manage and ensure quality control of all paperwork whether in-house or on site
• Verify any materials that are needed at the start of every day or job based on the daily manifest and ensure they are allocated & correctly loaded onto truck(s), as required
• On occasion, you may be required to start your day or end your day at a location other than Cadogan Tate New York Limited listed above, in these instances you may be required to complete a manual time sheet and to have this signed by the supervisor or your direct supervisor within 24 hours of the start or end of the day.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Ensure crews assigned to you are always wearing their uniforms while they are on company time
• Ensure adherence by you & your crews to authorized break times
• You are responsible to report crew members who are not fulfilling their job role to their and/or your direct supervisor
• Train junior/new art handlers & installers, as required
• Do not let any crew(s) assigned to you leave rubbish in the truck(s) or damage or defile the truck interiors in any way
• Ensure crews complete time sheets
• Be a proactive leader using your own initiative when required

 
General

• Ensure compliance with all HR policies and procedures, and all other Company policies and procedures in place
• Adhere to all Health & Safety (OSHA) policies and procedures
• Act, at all times, in the best interests of Cadogan Tate, its customers and employees

 

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• High school diploma / GED required
• Some years of experience in the art handling & transport industry with an emphasis on packing & installation
• Some driving on a local and interstate basis is desirable
• Some years of logistical, warehousing and art/design furniture transport experience
• A solid understanding of inventory processes and the ability to handle art and antiques from collection through to installation
• The ability to lead an installation and manage an on-site crew/team
• The ability to manage installations and train junior art handlers & installers accordingly
• The ability to work as part of a team, as well as working independently with proper advance instruction.
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Some familiarity with OSHA regulations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills 
• Outstanding communication (both spoken & written) and multitasking skills
• Ability to accurately execute detailed paperwork 
• Versed in condition reporting both conventional and electronic (ie Articheck) 
• Comfortable and successful in a results-driven workplace
• Experience with the use of hand trucks, pallet jacks, J-bars, dollies and other standard logistics & warehouse equipment
• Ability to safely lift a minimum of 50 pounds and maneuver objects of substantial size and weight, with appropriate assistance, on a daily basis, without damage to objects or personnel
• The ability to push and pull 150 pounds on a dolly, or cart
• Ability to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, twist and reach overhead

Benefits

• Contributed Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• FSA & TRA
• LTD & STD
• Life Insurance
• Competitive PTO Package
• Abenity Discount Program