Sotheby's · 5 months ago
Property Handler
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$24.50/hr - $24.50/hrSotheby's is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury, established in 1744. They are seeking Property Handlers to support various Specialist departments in the handling of a wide range of artwork, furniture, and extraordinary objects.
ArtCollectiblesEventsRetail
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
Qualification
Required
Substantial lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying of property required
Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds
Overtime and weekend work required
Prior fine art handling experience a plus
Company
Sotheby's
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury.
Founded in 1744
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Goss
CFO
Cynthia Houlton
Global Head of Demand Generation & Marketplace Luxury Division
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