Art Handler or Lead Art Handler/Crew Chief at Aiston Fine Art Services

Empregara; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

Aiston Fine Art Services in Long Island City, NY is seeking skilled Art Handlers, including Leadership roles, to join its growing logistics team. Responsibilities include handling, packing, installing, and deinstalling fragile art objects across warehouses, trucks, and client sites.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of art handling experience; leadership duties such as coordinating on-site teams and paperwork; weekend travel possible; weekly pay and potential pay increases after six months.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as an art handler.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Knowledge of art handling, packing procedures, and installation.
• Presentable appearance.

Responsibilities

• Handle, prepare, and install fragile and valuable art objects.
• Work in various environments including warehouse, truck, and offsite locations.
• Oversee paperwork, labeling, and record-keeping.
• Ensure proper handling and packing of art objects.
• Install and deinstall artwork on location.

Skills

Art handling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Installation

Packaging

Leadership

Tools

Articheck

Job description

Description

Art Handler or Lead Art Handler/Crew Chief PositionCompany:

Aiston Fine Art Services

Location: 45-21 37th St., Long Island City, NY 11101

Founded: 2002

Aiston Fine Art Services, an expanding fine art transportation, logistics, and storage company, is seeking skilled, responsible, and experienced candidates for Art Handler positions.

Part-time will also be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Handle, prepare, and install fragile and valuable art objects.
• Work in various environments including warehouse, truck, and offsite locations.
• Oversee paperwork, labeling, and record-keeping.
• Ensure proper handling and packing of art objects.
• Install and deinstall artwork on location.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience as an art handler.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Knowledge of art handling, packing procedures, and installation.
• Presentable appearance.

Preferred Qualifications (Higher Starting Wage):

• Ability to drive a box truck, with knowledge of ELD and DOT regulations.
• Minimum of 1 year as a lead art handler or crew chief.
• Experience with condition checking artworks (Articheck preferred, but not required).
• Experience in managing other handlers and leading on-site teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and clients.
• Conduct site specs.

Compensation:

• Pay is based on past employment, experience, and references.
• Weekly pay.
• Overtime paid after 40 hours per week.
• Most employees average 40-50 hours weekly.
• Performance review and potential for pay increase after six months.

Work Schedule:

• Typically 8 AM to 5 PM, with some exceptions.
• Weekend work and out-of-state travel available, but not required.