Temporary Property Handler

Temporary Property HandlerNew York, United StatesSotheby's promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries.Sotheby's is looking for Property Handlers to support a variety of Specialist departments, responsible for the handling of a large spectrum of artwork, furniture and other types of extraordinary objects. This is a temporary contract position.ResponsibilitiesWork closely with Specialist Departments, Registrars, and Operations staff to move property throughout the buildingReceive, open, tag and scan property as directedMove property to and from loading docks, departmental storage exhibition locationsObtain all property location information from the RegistrarTransport property to and from loading dock, department storage, and exhibition locationsPrepare exhibition space including but not limited to placement of movable walls, pedestals, platforms and other display materialPlace property for display, including but not limited to onto shelves or platforms, hanging or mounting property onto walls, and assembling propertyStand exhibition and assist clients in viewing property (remove from wall or case, move furniture, etc.)General exhibition lightingMaintain safe property handlingFunction as helper on the truck or van, if anyPerform other tasks consistent with these responsibilities as requiredMaintain cleanliness and appropriate presentation of exhibition and back of house spaces and equipmentProperty handlers must be well groomed and in the proper uniform which must be worn and pressed at all timesDisplay a positive attitude and adhere to Sotheby's Service StandardsIdeal Experience & CompetenciesSubstantial lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying of property required.Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.Overtime and weekend work requiredPrior fine art handling experience a plusThe hourly range for this position is $24.50-40.00, depending on experience and qualifications Employees in this role may be expected to work overtime, and will receive additional pay at the applicable overtime rate. Further, premiums, in the forms of an additional percentage of the hourly wage, are provided once employees achieve certain levels of seniority with the Company or become project leads.The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership/union status, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic predisposition, genetic information, reproductive health decision, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, alienage or citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province or local law. The Company complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it operates.