Art Handler and Gallery Technician

CITY OF EL PASO, TX
El Paso, Texas United States  View Map
Posted: Feb 20, 2025
  • Salary: $28,880.00 - $46,350.00 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Museum and Arts
  • Job Description

    Requirements

    MOS Code: None

    Education and Experience : High School Diploma, GED or higher and one (1) year of studio art classes or museum studies at an accredited program or one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in art and materials handling, gallery or museum work or two (2) years of experience in a skilled craft such as carpentry, metal fabrication, sculpture, or picture framing.

    Licenses and Certificates : Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.

    General Purpose

    Under general supervision, assist in the preparation, security, installation, and de-installation of gallery exhibitions and other museum exhibition components, assist with collection care and building operations.

    Typical Duties

    Prepare and set up art and museum exhibit installations and de-installations. Involves: packing, crating, transporting, handling, storage and maintenance of exhibitions. Assist in the ongoing monitoring of the condition and appearance of displays and exhibitions, identify problem areas and recommend solutions, execute the necessary repair/maintenance or coordinate work with other departments as required. Install gallery graphics such as signs, labels, text and photo panels. Set up and dismantle audio and lighting systems, in accordance with prescribed security and artistic standards.

    Frame and/or ensure proper framing of art. Involves: wall framing, sheathing, painting and familiarity with carpentry tools. Order and maintain inventory of preparation supplies, receive, unpack, inspect and pack works of art and artifacts. Organize and maintain exhibitions and transport furniture, load, unload and store crates. Organize and maintain inventory in storage rooms in a safe manner. Escort artwork in transit to ensure proper handling of shipment. Maintain all work areas in a clean and safe condition. Simultaneously participates in multiple projects.

    General Information

    For complete job specification, click here.

    Note: This is an unclassified contract position.

    Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

    A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

    To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

    Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.

    Determined by agreement

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of El Paso
    • City of El Paso

    THE CITY OF EL PASO HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS TO INVEST IN ITS WORKFORCE, INCLUDING:

    • Competitive wages
    • Pension Plans
    • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
    • Health Savings Account
    • Paid Time Off­ and Paid Parental Leave
    • Quality Training and Tuition Assistance Programs

    Mission:

    Deliver exceptional services to support a high quality of life and place for our community.

    Vision:

    Develop a vibrant regional economy, safe and beautiful neighborhoods and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities powered by a high performing government.

    Values:

    Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, People

    THE COMMUNITY

    Located at the westernmost edge of Texas along the Rio Grande River, El Paso has long been recognized as one of the nation’s safest cities with a population of over 800,000. This thriving community is aptly referred to as the “Sun City” – a moniker derived from the 300+ days of sunshine experienced annually.
    El Paso, the largest Texas City on the U.S./Mexico border and the sixth largest city in Texas, is a dynamic and vibrant community whose location on the border provides the City with a culturally diverse population and a rich heritage that embraces the past while building for the future.

    El Paso is filled with many attractions that residents and visitors enjoy alike. For sports enthusiasts, the City is home to The El Paso Chihuahuas, the Minor League baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. El Paso is also home to Sun Bowl Stadium at UTEP where many events occur, including Division I college football games and other events, including the nationally televised Sun Bowl game held each year. UTEP is also the home of the legendary Don Haskins Center where Division I college basketball games are played. Residents and visitors may also take in an El Paso Locomotive FC soccer game or an El Paso Rhinos hockey game. Located in El Paso are amusement parks, water parks, state parks, museums, the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. At the heart of the City is the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in Texas.

    Fort Bliss is the largest installation in the United States Army Forces Command and the second largest military installation in the Army overall with the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range.  Fort Bliss is an anchor of the local economy and its economic stability, as it is the single largest employer in the area supporting over 167,000 people with an annual economic contribution of over $25 billion. The City of El Paso strives to be the #1 City in America for Veterans to live. The City of El Paso has been recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission for its high Veteran Employment rate. The City government currently employs approximately 14% of veterans and has a Military and Veterans Affairs department.

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