The as-needed Museum Preparator engages the Airportās audiences by creating exceptional exhibitions. Under general supervision and working as part of a team of preparators, this position provides a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the preparation, production, installation and care of museum exhibits and works of art and performs related duties as required.
Responsibilities
The essential functions of this classiļ¬cation include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist in the preparation, hanging, installation and deinstallation of exhibition and collection objects utilizing proper handling and security techniques.
Assist in the packing, loading, and unloading of art objects.
Assist with lighting, A/V installation, cutting and assembling mats for photographs and prints, and object mount-making.
Construct and/or paint exhibition furniture such as walls, platforms, pedestals, risers, mounts, and other fixtures.
Perform various skilled and semi-skilled tasks including safely working with power tools, adhesives, and metals.
Affix exhibition labels, didactics, graphics, photographs, and other materials to walls within exhibition cases.
Participate in general shop operations including cleaning and organizing of shop spaces.
Work with all levels of Museum staff and may communicate with colleagues in other Airport departments. The positions report to 3544 Curator III, Exhibition Production & Installation Supervisor, work as a team within the Preparation department, and have no direct reports.
Perform other job-related duties consistent with the Museum Preparator (3520) classification.
Requirements
Any of the stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.
One (1) or more years of experience working at a museum, gallery, art studio, private art collection, or related institution as an art handler, preparator, fabricator, carpenter, or other craft- or trades-related job.
Excellent manual dexterity and knowledge in the special care and handling of irreplaceable objects.
Ability to solve problems and find attractive and safe solutions in the display of objects.
Ability to perform complex fabrication using wood, metal, and/or plastic.
Collaborate in a fast-paced team environment.
How to Apply
All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit hhttps://careers.sf.gov/l?go=x09hS6QA to begin your application process.
Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110.
Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@smartrecruiters.com that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
If you have any questions, you may contact Ronnie Jones at charon.jones@flysfo.com. Recruitment ID: REF59861H.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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Posted on January 22