Head Rigger / Certified Rigger

Atthowe Fine Art Services

www.atthowe.com

In business since 1928, Atthowe is now a worker-owned company exclusively dedicated to the handling of fine art. Our Special Projects Department (an exciting, fast-growing part of the company) is looking for a Lead Fine Art Rigger (Head Rigger) - a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on technician and leader with an expert and unique skill set. This will be someone who can build a team, motivate and train others, and be part of the company’s growth. The Head Rigger will help plan and execute large-scale art installations. They must be able to command respect and lead a team installing high-value art-work - always maintaining the safety of the people involved and the art they hold. The art can be big, and it can be small. Site conditions will vary, sometimes in a high-visibility museum setting, other times inside a quiet private residence; or maybe on a public street working high overhead, or on a loud construction site. This person will work closely with Project Managers and the Crew Manager and report to the Head of Special Projects. They will help develop and implement a rigging training program, develop means and methods for projects, and oversee equipment standards. Truly a chance to create an A-team and set impeccable standards. Atthowe Fine Art Services prides itself on successfully completing “impossible” projects. Expect to be challenged.

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

Responsibilities

Direct, perform, and consult on the lifting of large museum-quality objects using various lifting equipment, including gantries and cranes
Act as primary on-site contact for clients, project managers and sub-contractors, developing key relationships and directing crew
Possess expert skills and knowledge of rigging and art handling terminologies, materials, standards, and typical parties involved in the transit, rigging, installation, and storage of art-works
Effectively develop team cohesion with a culture of accountability, cooperative problem solv-ing, and inclusivity
Ensure quality through coaching and supervising junior art handlers and assistant riggers in coordination with management, consulting on crew skill levels, performance reviews, and cer-tifications
Evaluate crew on/and maintain safety certificates for: Level 2 Intermediate Rigger and Signal Person, forklifts, reach-lifts, scissor/boom-lifts, fall protection, scaffolding
Oversee rigging boxes and equipment, keeping kits supplied and maintained, ensuring crew has proper/safe supplies for all jobs
Safely and competently drive large vans and box trucks, understanding and abiding by com-pany and DOT regulations
Inspect vehicles and maintain safety standards, and inform office of safety or maintenance is-sues
Typical rigging tasks include reviewing structural drawings/engineering directives, producing pick-plans, calculating load weights/lift points/rigging configurations, and performing crane signaling and/or radio directions
Perform other hands-on rigging, art handling, and/or supervisory tasks as needed

Requirements

Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience as Level 2 Rigger and Signaling
Minimum of three years of experience in forklift operation and box-truck driving
Minimum of three years of experience in managing and directing art handling crew on job sites
Possess a valid California driver’s license and a clean driving record at the time of, and for the duration of employment
Complete and pass STA (Security Threat Assessment) application and verification
Able to work a flexible schedule as weekend, overtime, overnight, out of town, and holiday work may be necessary
Able to use hand tools with basic construction knowledge and skills
Able to pass safety screening of various job-sites, including drug testing

How to Apply

Send your cover letter and resume to jobs@atthowe.com. Put Head Rigger in the subject line of the email.

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