GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Maintainer in the Rigging Shop will be responsible for moving artwork within the Museum, moving furniture,
equipment and other materials, as well as, maintaining equipment assigned to the shop.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Responsible for transporting artwork for the Museum

• Moving furniture and equipment

• Handling and moving art, including installations and de-installations in the galleries and storage areas

• Maintaining equipment assigned to shop

• Packing/ unpacking works of art

• Assisting in making assessments concerning the safety of works of art and taking the necessary action
  and/or reporting problems to appropriate staff

• Other related duties

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Minimum two years' experience in art handling or related rigging experience required

• Ability to maintain and operate equipment assigned to shop

• Familiarity with the principals of rigging and the characteristics of materials used in art installation

• Familiarity with multiple hand and power tools

• Problem-solving skills to successfully complete gallery installations and special exhibitions assignments

• Must be able to lift at least 100lbs.

KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION:

• High school diploma required

COMPENSATION RATE:

• Pay Rate: $25.14279/hour

• The advertised starting salary rate reflects the good faith minimum and maximum hourly rate for this role. Starting salary rates are set in accordance with established union rates provided by the economic agreement as established and negotiated by DC 37 and the City of New York, Office of Labor Relations. * Incumbent rates may vary depending on an individual employee's seniority status, and/or based on terms as provided by the DC 37 Local 1503 and Museum collective bargaining agreement.