Property Handler

Sotheby's is looking for Property Handlers to support a variety of Specialist departments, responsible for the handling of a large spectrum of artwork, furniture and other types of extraordinary objects.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Specialist Departments, Registrars, and Operations staff to move property throughout the building; Receive, open, tag and scan property as directed; Move property to and from loading docks, departmental storage exhibition locations; Obtain all property location information from the Registrar; Transport property to and from loading dock, department storage, and exhibition locations; Prepare exhibition space including but not limited to placement of movable walls, pedestals, platforms and other display material; Place property for display, including but not limited to onto shelves or platforms, hanging or mounting property onto walls, and assembling property; Stand exhibition and assist clients in viewing property (remove from wall or case, move furniture, etc.); General exhibition lighting; Maintain safe property handling; Function as helper on the truck or van, if any; Perform other tasks consistent with these responsibilities as required; Maintain cleanliness and appropriate presentation of exhibition and back of house spaces and equipment; Property handlers must be well groomed and in the proper uniform which must be worn and pressed at all times; Display a positive attitude and adhere to Sotheby's Service Standards

Requirements

Substantial lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying of property required; Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds; Overtime and weekend work required

Nice to have

Prior fine art handling experience

Benefits

Overtime pay at applicable overtime rate; Premiums as additional percentage of hourly wage after achieving seniority or becoming project lead