Art Restorer
Description:
Art Recovery Technologies (ART) is a production-driven emergency disaster restoration company specializing in fine art and family heirloom restoration of paintings, works on paper, sculptures, photographs, furniture and other media for the residential and commercial marketplace.
We are currently seeking a skilled, reliable, and diligent art restoration professional to join our growing business. As an Art Restorer, you will restore paintings, works on paper, sculptures, antique furniture, and other media damaged by fire, smoke, dust, water, and/or mold by way of cleaning, mending, painting, refinishing, and framing.
Other duties include, but are not limited to: Inventorying items onsite, packing-out items, traveling to and from jobs throughout the state of Indiana, photographing artwork, working directly with customers, wrapping clean items, placing items in storage, delivering items back to customers, and unwrapping all items for the customer.
If you are an experienced fine arts restoration professional looking to make your mark, this may be the opportunity for you!
*Primary Responsibilities Include:
· Inventory, remove and transport art from insured home/business.
· Disassemble and evaluate art to be cleaned, serviced, and/ or restored.
· Clean, restore, and re-assemble art to pre-loss condition.
· Deliver art to insured homes or businesses.
Requirements Include:
· Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts.
· Prefer 3 years' experience in three-dimensional art, woodworking, and/or antique refinishing.
· Framing/Matting Experience.
· Good teamwork skills.
· Able to travel as required may include out-of-state travel.
· Experience using GPS and internet map sites.
· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
· Excellent Customer Service skills - Providing "high touch" service to our clients.
· Working knowledge of basic PC and MAC operations.
· Strengths in multi-tasking and prioritizing.
· Attention to detail and accuracy.
· Ability to efficiently and effectively work in a team environment.
· Exhibit a professional, neat, and clean appearance.
· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
· Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
· Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
· Pass a Pulmonary Function Test.
*Additional Responsibilities of an Art Restoration Technician Consist of the Following:
· Report to work at scheduled times.
· Be available for non-scheduled work requirements as needed.
· Maintain appearance and demeanor representative of the ART image.
· Cooperate with direct supervision and perform duties assigned by supervisors.
· Cooperate with other service technicians and perform duties assigned.
· Inspect your 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/clinic specified by ART.
· Attend and participate in all staff meetings as requested.
· 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.
· Manage customer relations.
· Properly use and maintain the ART vehicle in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and ERS procedures.
· Use and maintain all provided materials, supplies, and equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended procedures.
· Report all deficiencies or unusual characteristics of the ART vehicle or equipment on the appropriate ART form.
· Document all job activities using the proper forms and by filling them out completely and legibly.
· Keep job or customer files neat, organized, and secure and keep its contents confidential.
· Sign Technician’s schedule or Time Card (daily or weekly).
· Participate in ongoing training programs sponsored by the company and/or affiliated organizations.
· Demonstrate competency in the knowledge and skills required for the position by successfully passing exams needed to obtain trade-specific certifications.
· Fulfill all technician essential functions.
· Fulfill all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the company.
