Technician - Chicago, United States - The Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago

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Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world.

We collect, care for, and interpret works of art across time, cultures, geographies, and identities, centering the vision of artists and makers.

We recognize that all art is made in a particular context, demanding continual, dynamic reconsideration in the present.

We are a place of gathering; we foster the exchange of ideas and inspire an expansive, inclusive understanding of human creativity.

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package:

Generous paid time off
Paid holidays (up to 14 days)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous parental, caregiver, and medical leave benefits
Competitive retirement plan (up to 9% matching contribution)
Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange Program
Great employee discounts
Complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The department of collections and loans (C+L) oversees the management of the collection and loaned objects, defining the processes that ensure compliance with the museum's collection and loan policies as well as legal obligations to borrowers, lenders, donors, and/or sellers.

ABOUT THE POSITION
This role provides art handling expertise for exhibitions and collection displays following museum best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Art handling throughout the museum galleries, storage vaults and packing facilities. Responsible for safe handling in all installs, deinstalls, transport, packing and unpacking artwork as assigned.
Performs installation/deinstallation and packing/unpacking works of art. Coordinates with other departments as necessary.
Assists with incoming and outgoing shipments including packing/unpacking, transfer to departmental storages/vaults or exhibition spaces.
Maintain tools, equipment and supplies required to perform specialized tasks.
Participates in art handling training programs conducted by Collections and Loans and
Conservation departments. Learns and implements skills and experience to daily activity.

Salary Grade 6

QUALIFICATIONS

2 years of art handling experience in a museum or gallery required.
Knowledge of safe and best art handling practices as well as exceptional manual dexterity.
Understanding and experience of rigging methods, AV or mount installation.
Expertise preparing display case work, support structures and housing for artworks
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent competence using a wide variety of hand and power tools
Ability to lift 60 lbs. comfortably; willing to wear PPE as required.
Ability to operate heavy equipment safely, including Forklift, Stacker with training/guidance.
Computer skills; strong knowledge of Google Suite.
High school diploma or GED required.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31.