careers@metmuseum.org
11-03-2014, 04:11 PM
General Description:
The Maintainer in the Rigging Shop will be responsible for moving artwork within theMuseum, moving furniture, equipment and other materials, as well as,maintaining equipment assigned to the shop.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
· Responsible for transporting artwork for the Museum
· Moving furniture and equipment
· Handling and moving art, including installation andde-installation in the galleries and storage areas
· Maintaining equipment assigned to shop
· Assisting in the framing and unframing oftwo-dimensional artworks and mounting of three-dimensional works of art
· Constructing new or retrofitting previouslyconstructed crates;
· Packing /unpacking works of art;
· Assisting in making assessments concerning thesafety of works of art and taking the necessary action and/or reportingproblems to appropriate staff
· Other duties as assigned
Requirementsand Qualifications:
Experience and Skills:
· Minimum two years’ experience art handling orrelated rigging experience required
· Aptitude for structural engineering
· Ability to maintain and operate equipment assignedto shop
· Basic mount-making skills using metal, plexi, andother materials as appropriate
· Familiarity with the principals of rigging and thecharacteristics of materials used in art installation
· Knowledge of general construction techniques andmaterials
· Ability to read mechanical and designdrawings/sketches for exhibition furniture then fabricate
· Ability to read floor plans and architecturaldrawings relating to exhibition furniture construction and layouts
· Familiarity with multiple hand and power tools
· Problem-solving skills to successfully completegallery installations and special exhibitions assignments
Knowledge and Education:
· High School or Trade School diploma or GED
· Knowledge of art handling is 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 in the Rigging Shop will be responsible for moving artwork within theMuseum, moving furniture, equipment and other materials, as well as,maintaining equipment assigned to the shop.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
· Responsible for transporting artwork for the Museum
· Moving furniture and equipment
· Handling and moving art, including installation andde-installation in the galleries and storage areas
· Maintaining equipment assigned to shop
· Assisting in the framing and unframing oftwo-dimensional artworks and mounting of three-dimensional works of art
· Constructing new or retrofitting previouslyconstructed crates;
· Packing /unpacking works of art;
· Assisting in making assessments concerning thesafety of works of art and taking the necessary action and/or reportingproblems to appropriate staff
· Other duties as assigned
Requirementsand Qualifications:
Experience and Skills:
· Minimum two years’ experience art handling orrelated rigging experience required
· Aptitude for structural engineering
· Ability to maintain and operate equipment assignedto shop
· Basic mount-making skills using metal, plexi, andother materials as appropriate
· Familiarity with the principals of rigging and thecharacteristics of materials used in art installation
· Knowledge of general construction techniques andmaterials
· Ability to read mechanical and designdrawings/sketches for exhibition furniture then fabricate
· Ability to read floor plans and architecturaldrawings relating to exhibition furniture construction and layouts
· Familiarity with multiple hand and power tools
· Problem-solving skills to successfully completegallery installations and special exhibitions assignments
Knowledge and Education:
· High School or Trade School diploma or GED
· Knowledge of art handling is required
Please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to careers@metmuseum.org (careers@metmuseum.org) with the positiontitle in the subject line.