Restoration Specialist

Prism Specialty Restoration; Buda (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ART Recovery Technologies (ART) in Texas seeks a skilled art restoration technician with a Fine Arts degree to assess, document, and restore artwork after losses. You will prepare pieces for recovery, transport on-site, and coordinate framing and supplies as needed.

This role requires color matching expertise, meticulous attention to detail, professional presentation, and strong verbal and written communication with insured clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts required.
• Painting background with color matching skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong customer service and professional appearance.
• Ability to work on-site at damaged properties and travel as needed.
• Valid driver's license and ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Inventory, document, and evaluate artwork for recovery.
• Remove, protect, and transport artwork from insured property.
• Disassemble and evaluate artwork for cleaning, servicing, or repair.
• Select and order frames and replacement items as needed.
• Clean, restore, and re-assemble artwork to pre-loss condition.
• Deliver artwork to insured locations and communicate status.
• Coordinate with ART Corporate Office for instructions and problem-solving.
• Maintain confidentiality and organize job files.

Skills

Painting background

Color matching

Verbal & written communication

Customer service

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts

Tools

Photoshop

Job description

ART Recovery Technologies (ART) is a disaster restoration company specializing in the restoration of artwork and collectibles for insurance claims. We are currently seeking a talented, professional individual with a degree in Fine Arts and a background in painting to perform a wide range of art restoration functions.

Primary Job Responsibilities Include

• Inventory, document, and evaluate artwork for recovery
• Remove, protect, and transport artwork from insured home or business
• Disassemble and evaluate artwork to be cleaned, serviced, and/or repaired
• Select and order frames and other replacement items as needed
• Clean, restore, and re-assemble artwork to pre-loss condition
• Deliver artwork to insured home or business
• Communicate with the insured to update the status of their artwork
• Communicate with ART Corporate Office for instruction and problem-solving

Job Requirements Include

• Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts
• Painting background with an understanding of color matching
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills; providing "high touch" service to our clients.
• Exhibit a professional, clean appearance that represents the ART brand
• Comfortable on-site at damaged properties such as burned buildings and homes
• Ability to lift 50 pounds as part of artwork pick-up and delivery activity
• Working knowledge of basic PC operations
• Solid multi-tasking and prioritizing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
• General administration responsibilities such as ordering materials, answering client questions and calls, and estimating jobs using ART's tracking system (training provided).
• Occasional circumstances requiring overtime work and travel
• Photoshop experience a plus
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Able to pass a pulmonary function test.
• Picture-framing experience a plus.

Additional Job Responsibilities Include

• Consistently report to work during scheduled times.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings as requested.
• Be available for non-scheduled work requirements as needed.
• Cooperate with direct supervision and perform duties assigned by supervisors.
• Cooperate with other technicians and perform duties assigned.
• Inspect own work and ensure that it is complete, thorough, and meets ART quality standards and meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Report all injuries immediately. Injured workers requiring more than first aid treatment must immediately be seen by a physician or clinic specified by ART.
• Abide by all rules, regulations, and policies contained in the employee handbook, safety manual and employment agreement; including active participation
• in identifying, reporting, and correcting situations affecting safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Properly operate the ART vehicle in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and ART procedures.
• Use and maintain all provided materials, supplies, and equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended procedures.
• Document all job activity using the applicable systems in place.
• Keep job or customer files neat, organized, and secure and keep its contents confidential.
• Participate in ongoing training programs sponsored by the company and/or affiliated organizations.

Compensation: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

For over 25 years, steady and calculated growth has evolved the company into a world-class operation in restoring electronics, art, textiles, and documents quickly and effectively. Since 1993 Prism Specialties has been making its mark recovering and restoring electronics specializing in both residential and commercial markets. As we strive to accommodate our customers and their restoration needs, Prism Specialties expanded into art restoration, document restoration, and textile restoration.

Our teams specialize in recovery solutions for major disasters related to fire, water, lightening and vandalism. We provide high quality and cost-effective "hands-on" restoration services with appropriate turnaround times that contractors, claims professionals, and homeowners require.

Those individuals who become part of our team are both knowledgeable and skilled. We offer a viable work environment with the ability to make a positive impact on the community and have more control over their future.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Prism Specialties Corporate.