Freelance Art Handler, Crozier

Iron Mountain•Los Angeles, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At Iron Mountain, we are seeking an experienced and self-motivated Freelance Art Handling Specialist to join our Field Team in Los Angeles, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and integrity of art collections through expert handling, packing, crating, and transportation, while acting as a vital onsite liaison between clients and company management. Crozier Fine Arts is part of Iron Mountain Incorporated, the global leader in innovative storage and information management services, protecting billions of valued assets, including critical business information, highly sensitive data, and cultural and historical artifacts. Our infrastructure uniquely positions Crozier to handle diverse and non-traditional collections, offering services such as ultra high-resolution 3D scanning, digitization, and archival solutions.

Requirements

Minimum 6 months of experience in Art Handling within a gallery, museum, or commercial fine art space.
Strong knowledge of industry standard techniques and materials for packing, crating, installing, and uninstalling artwork.
Proven ability in effective communication, self-motivation, attention to detail, and working as a team player.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to regional locations for onsite work.
Willing and able to lift, move, push, and pull heavy objects (in excess of 75 lbs), bend, kneel, crouch, and stand.
Willing to work flexible hours based on project needs.
Ability to safely operate 26-ft box truck, at minimum.
Valid driver’s license with clean/clear driving record with ability to pass all driving check.

Nice To Haves

CDL license preferred.

Responsibilities

Handle, move, wrap, pack, and crate a diverse range of objects—including fine art, decorative arts, and furniture—using Crozier’s appropriate techniques and materials, with the key output of damage-free preservation and transit preparation.
Collaborate with clients, driving teams, and company management by acting as the onsite liaison, determining project strategy, and ensuring clear communication and follow-through.
Ensure compliance with the highest industry standards by planning, organizing, and loading trucks for utmost safety during transit, conducting inspection reports, and maintaining discretion on all projects.
Install/uninstall art for onsite projects and load/unload trucks to ensure safe transit.
Spend a small amount of time (approximately 5%) on a laptop/desktop computer or telephone to manage project logistics.