Facilities Assistant

David Zwirner Gallery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

David Zwirner Gallery is seeking a Facilities Assistant to join their team in New York. The successful candidate will support gallery operations by maintaining clean spaces and assisting with building maintenance. This role offers opportunities for growth, with a focus on organization and efficiency in a creative environment.

Benefits

Flexible workplace and commuter benefits

Corporate memberships to museums

Summer Fridays

Generous PTO

401K savings plan with employer contributions

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in light construction, custodial work, and general maintenance is preferred.
• Proactive team player, capable of handling a high volume of projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in public and private spaces.
• Assist with building maintenance projects.
• Collect and dispose of daily trash and recycling.

Skills

Organization

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At David Zwirner, we look to be an industry leader in our field, with our artists at the center of what we do. Our global exhibition program expands beyond our locations in New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris, representing seventy artists and estates. Home to innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions across a variety of media and genres. Active in both the primary and secondary market, David Zwirner has helped foster the careers of some of the most influential artists today.

Who will work well with us:

• The ideal candidate is passionate and interested in the arts/larger creative arena or is eager to learn. Previous experience and a background within the commercial art world is not required.
• We welcome all individuals entering the workforce, those moving into a new stage of their career or vocation, making a change, returning to work, those wanting to learn and grow within the industry, to apply.

About the Opportunity:

David Zwirner seeks a Facilities Assistant for immediate hire at its secondary market gallery, located at 537 West 20th Street. All candidates should be highly organized self-starters with a keen attention to detail and the ability to problem-solve.

What you will do:

• Maintain highest level of cleanliness and organization throughout all public and private spaces
• Sweep and mop all exhibition spaces
• Daily paint touch-ups and wall patching of exhibition spaces and offices
• Maintain clean sidewalk and facade
• Monitor and change light bulbs as needed
• Assist with building maintenance projects
• Organize common spaces and work areas
• Assist with maintenance of building systems
• Occasionally assist in facilitating contractor scheduling and visits
• Collect and dispose of daily trash and recycling

What we would like you to have:

• Relevant experience with light construction, custodial work, and general maintenance
• Ability to handle a high volume of projects with accuracy and efficiency
• 1-3 years of comparable experience, preferably at a commercial gallery or other art institution
• Must be a proactive team player

What you will love about David Zwirner (benefits)

• Premier Access- to private on-site and off-site events, such as exhibition previews, book signings, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists and estate members, and external curators and scholars.
• Staff-driven projectsand fundraising initiatives. This includes David Zwirner's ongoing commitment to sustainability.
• Benefits!Flexible workplace and commuter benefits, corporate memberships to museums, Summer Fridays, generous PTO and leave, Family Medical/Dental/Vision benefits. 401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions.

David Zwirner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Gallery is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations. The Gallery makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.

The selected candidate will occasionally have the opportunity to work additional hours. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins please.

We are an equal opportunity employer, if you need assistance in applying to a role you may reach out to [e-mail].

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