Art Handler/Driver

Description:
Job Title: Art Handler/Driver
Open Period: August 31, 2015 Location: Somerville, MA
WHO WE ARE
Artex is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive fine art service provider to museums, galleries, auction houses and private collectors. We specialize in the safe handling of fine art, antiques and museum objects of all kinds. We provide transportation, crating and packing, storage, installation, rigging, and conservation services to museums, galleries, and auction houses, as well as private and corporate collections. No matter the size or scope of the job, we provide solutions that meet or exceed the expectations of our clients, while ensuring them the most cost effective service possible. For this reason ARTEX is routinely chosen to handle the most complex and demanding of projects, ranging from entire museum relocations to the shipment of an individual piece.
THE ROLE
We are seeking an art handler/driver with a minimum of 1 year of professional driving and art handling experience to transport, pack and install specialized artwork for our clients.  Candidates with experience and knowledge in handling artwork or household items preferred.
Qualifications:
CANDIDATE PROFILE
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
·         Successfully pass DOT Physical w/ Drug Test and Background Screening
·         Clean driving record
·         Professional driving experience
·         Professional experience and knowledge in installing and handling artwork, or equivalent high end household moving experience.COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES: <ul “margin-top:=”” 0in;”=”” type=”disc”><li “margin-bottom:=”” 0.0001pt;=”” line-height:=”” normal;”=””>Excellent oral and written communication skills;<li “margin-bottom:=”” 0.0001pt;=”” line-height:=”” normal;”=””>Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);<li “margin-bottom:=”” 0.0001pt;=”” line-height:=”” normal;”=””>Excellent problem solving and reasoning skills;<li “margin-bottom:=”” 0.0001pt;=”” line-height:=”” normal;”=””>Extremely detailed-oriented, works well under pressure;<li “margin-bottom:=”” 0.0001pt;=”” line-height:=”” normal;”=””>Works well with others;<li “margin-bottom:=”” 0.0001pt;=”” line-height:=”” normal;”=””>Well-developed organizational skills;<li “margin-bottom:=”” 0.0001pt;=”” line-height:=”” normal;”=””>Strong multitasking skills. COMPENSATION The compensation package will be commensurate with education and experience.
How To Apply:
HOW TO APPLY
For immediate consideration; please submit your cover letter, resume and salary history/requirements to DeAira Mitchell in our HR department at jobs_ma@artexfas.com.
Please put Art Handler/Driver in subject line. Consideration will be granted ONLY to those who possess the minimum requirements as stipulated. Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.  Artex, Inc. is a federal contractor and an EOE AA M/F/VET/DISABLED employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, medical condition or disability or protected veteran status.  If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (301) 350-5500.
Apply by:
August 31, 2015