Conservation Technician for Gallery & Storage Maintenance

Philadelphia Museum of Art•Philadelphia, PA

4d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

The Conservation Technician for Gallery & Storage Maintenance carry out routine maintenance for artworks on display, casework (Plexiglas/glass cases), display/storage furniture (such as platforms), and occasionally the building fabric itself. Work is primarily performed in the museum’s public spaces (Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Perelman Building, and the Rodin Museum), storage facilities, and several historic houses. Some projects may involve working on a ladder, a single- or double-person MEWP platform lift, or scaffolding at heights of up to 30 feet.

Requirements

Ability to work on delicate and repetitive tasks, which require very close attention, good hand skills, and the use of tools and color matching skills.
Ability to focus on the task, good three-dimensional perception, and sensitivity to a wide variety of materials and their condition is necessary.
Good communication skills and demonstrated experience working as a team member

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in a museum or similar environments will be preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art, Art History, or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

Vacuum, dust, and carry out regular cleanings for artworks, and associated display and storage furniture, using specialized museum procedures.
Work cooperatively as a small team for the proper execution of the tasks and the safety of the works of art.
Work in the galleries during both public and non-public hours.
Other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
Discounted guest tickets for admission
Discounts on gift memberships
Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams
Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafés, and museum retail and online stores
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
Health savings or flexible spending account program
Retirement savings program with museum match
Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays