SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Working independently, under the guidance of the Lead Conservation Technician, the On-Call Mountmaker will take an active role in supporting the day-to-day directives of their supervisors.
SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous mount making experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment a must.
• Ability to be proactive, use independent judgment and initiative.
• Excellent acetylene torch skills and experience fabricating brass mounts.
• Demonstrated experience in art handling and installation.
• Open to learning new mount making techniques.
• Exceptional problem-solving capability, the position requires sound decision making while designing unique mounting solutions for fragile and complicated works of art.
• Basic carpentry skills and experience with hand power tools.
• Ability to read and generate design drawings and mounting diagrams.
• Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite preferred

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design mount systems for display and storage of art objects
• Prepare and maintain mounts for outgoing loans.
• Responsible for installation and de-installation of works of art.
• Generate mount documentation and installation instructions.
• Assist with management and organization of mount making supplies and equipment.
• Move equipment, assemble and takedown temporary mount making shop at museum.

WORK DEMANDS and ENVIRONMENT:::

• Ability to travel within the metropolitan area as required to perform the above duties at any of the Guggenheim’s owned or leased properties upon request.
• Occasionally work may be conducted outdoors, exposure to varied weather conditions.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays on occasion.
• Will be exposed to loud machinery.
• Familiar with chemical hygiene.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Operate lifts.
• Must be able to climb ladders and set up scaffolding.

EDUCATION::

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in fine arts, design preferred or equivalent combination of education and technical training.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:: Must be willing to obtain G-60 and F-60 licenses once working with the museum.
REPORTS TO::: :Lead Conservation Technician
LOCATION:: Midtown Warehouses or 1071 5th Avenue.
WORK SCHEDULE:: On-Call, Schedule TBD
POSITION TYPE:: :Non-Exempt, Position covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 30
SALARY RANGE:: $37.00 to $37.44 per hour
In accordance with Guggenheim policy, all Museum employees are required to show proof of fully vaccinated status (including booster) in order to work except for those with very limited legally-permissible exemptions (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, sincerely held religious belief, or pregnancy, or because you are a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses).
The Guggenheim is dedicating itself to creating paths that lead to a more inclusive and diverse institution. We encourage inquiries from applicants who will reflect the plurality of our culture and our global audience. The Guggenheim does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin or disability status.