Museum Prep I, Fabrication, On-Call
About The Position
The Museum Preparator I, Fabrication Shop constructs and finishes casework and display methods for SFMOMA’s collection and exhibition programs. The role follows safe fabrication practices and institutional standards and works collaboratively with other museum departments on exhibition design and construction. It reports to the Gallery Infrastructure & Fabrication Manager. This is an on-call position that is fully onsite in San Francisco. The work includes fabricating and finishing display structures, maintaining fabrication facilities, and safely transporting materials and displays throughout the museum. The role is a union position subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, trade certification, or equivalent work experience.
- At least one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, follow plans, and execute complex fabrication projects for a wide variety of applications.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently with time and materials.
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency in project execution.
- Safe wood and metal shop practices using stationary and portable power tools.
- Ability to guide others in the safe use of the fabrication shop and equipment.
- Knowledge of safety precautions and procedures for handling solvents, adhesives, and other fabrication-related solutions.
- Ability to demonstrate and encourage good stewardship in maintaining fabrication spaces and following the museum’s waste-handling and recycling practices.
- Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, museum staff, students, outside clients, vendors, volunteers, and the public.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in a construction or jobsite environment with frequent exposure to wood dust, paint fumes, and other environmental hazards.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of modern and contemporary art.
- Art museum experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Execute fabrication requests related to installing and displaying exhibitions and works of art.
- Paint and/or construct casework, pedestals, displays, fixtures, mounts, and other finished structures for exhibitions and works of art.
- Assist with maintaining fabrication shops according to the maintenance schedule at SFMOMA fabrication facilities.
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment and follow shop upkeep procedures and protocols.
- Apply best-practice fabrication skills and finishing techniques.
- Safely and securely transport materials and casework or displays throughout the museum, while keeping gallery and work areas well maintained.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Benefits
- SF City Option
- SFMOMA Membership
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Career Level
Entry Level
