Core Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on lifting and manipulation of artworks and museum objects as needed for their transportation, installation, display, etc.

• Understand and abide by professional art handling protocols and standards

• Understand and legibly complete paperwork with high attention to detail

• Understand typical parties and agreements involved in the transportation, handling, and installation of artworks and museum objects

• Understand and prioritize the importance of information transfer between company departments, es-pecially in regards to gathering and documenting useful and accurate registration information

• Possess a solid knowledge of how to handle differing objects safely and efficiently

• Understand the materials that make up the objects and how these materials may react with installa-tion or packing materials

• Complete and pass STA (Security Threat Assessment) application and verification

• Complete and maintain safety certificates for: forklift operator, scissor/boom lift operator, fall protec-tion, scaffolding

• Understand and comply with PPE (personal safety equipment) requirements

• Maintain, clean, and safe-guard all tools, equipment, and other company property, both personal and shared

Head Rigger Responsibilities:

• Possess and maintain certificate as Level 2 Intermediate Rigger and Signal Person

• Direct lifting of large objects using various lifting equipment, including gantries and cranes

• Direct crew and maintain safe work environment

• Protect fragile objects and surfaces from rigging damage

• Assure that crew has needed equipment and supplies for job

• Inspect all equipment and remove dangerous or damaged slings, tools, and other equipment

Typical Tasks:

• Lift and carry artwork and museum objects properly, alone and in coordination with co-workers

• Verify and complete paperwork, obtaining required signatures

• Use company paperwork to record materials used and time spent on jobs

• Safely strap and secure loads in trucks and vans

• Uncrate and/or unpack objects using company protocols

• Soft-pack and/or crate-pack objects using company standards

• Calculate load weights and center of gravity

• Identify lift points and rigging configurations

• Perform crane signaling and/or radio directions

• Attach and adjust slings

• Communicate with crane operators, sub-contractors, project managers, and others

• Review and consult pick-plans, drawings, and other documents

• Prep, maintain and inspect rigging supplies for all jobs

Core Accountabilities for all employees:

• Safety of people: Never act in a way that would endanger you, a co-worker, or any other person

• Safety, protection and stewardship of all artwork and objects in our custody

• Communication and cooperation with co-workers, clients, and others in a professional manner

• Knowledge of and adherence to company standards and policies, especially regarding security, safe-ty, discrimination, and sexual harassment

• Protection of all confidential information, including client information, job details, images, and privi-leged company information

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to walk, stand, sit, bend, lift, and use hands

• Regularly in truck for extended periods and must exhibit agility to enter and exit trucks and/or trail-ers

• Exposed to outside weather conditions on a frequent basis

• Must be able to lift 60 pounds unassisted and must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 300lbs with assistance of mechanical equipment

• Regularly stand for long periods of time

• Regularly work in boom-lifts or on ladders for long periods of time

• Work and lift with hands over shoulders for long periods of time

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years, demonstrated experience as Level 2 Rigger

• Possess a valid California driver’s license and a clean driving record

• Able to drive trucks, vans and heavy equipment and forklifts.

• Able to perform physical demands as stated in job description

• Able to work as part of a team and contribute to cooperative problem solving

• Able to follow detailed instructions and strict protocols

• Able to work flexible schedule as needed, including long days and construction hours

• Able to travel overnight and long distance

• Able to pass safety screening of various job-sites, including drug testing

Benefits:

In addition to working with a friendly, art loving team, Atthowe also provides the following benefits:

● 100% coverage of health insurance premiums through Kaiser (includes vision)

● Dental and additional vision coverage through Principal

● 17.5 days of PTO for full time employees (increases with seniority)

● 12 holidays

● 401K with 3% match

● Cell phone reimbursement of $60/month

● Eligibility to become a worker owner after two years of employment

● Employee bonuses