Conservation Technician for Offsite Storage Maintenance (Temporary; Full-Time)

We Are Committed to an Inclusive Workplace
At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. 

How You Will Contribute

The temporary Conservation Technicians for Offsite Storage Maintenance are careful and diligent individuals who work on a project to clean a section of the museum’s offsite storage facility. The project duration will be 6 months.  

Specifically, you will:

• Work cooperatively as a small team for the proper execution of the tasks that will include moving art objects to clean the storage racks, washing the covers protecting art objects, and cleaning the overhead beams and floors surrounding the storage racks.  
• Work routinely on lifts at heights of up to 20 feet.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your background and experience include:

• Ability to work on delicate and repetitive tasks that require sustained close attention, good hand skills, and the use of tools including vacuums, brushes, and mops.
• Ability to focus on the task with sensitivity to a wide variety of materials and their condition.
• Ability to work on high lifts, with good three-dimensional perception.
• Experience in the handling of art objects preferred.

Position and Compensation Details

• The hourly rate for this position is $16.75.
• This position is temporary, full-time, non-exempt, and 35 hours per week.
• This position reports to the Gallery Maintenance Supervisor
• This position is 6 months in duration from date of hire
• Physical requirements:
• Able to remain focused for extended periods of time on repetitive tasks.
• Able to work on a ladder, a single- or double-person hydraulic lift, or scaffolding at heights of up to 20 feet.
• Able to move up to 45-50 pounds.
• COVID-19 vaccination required.
• Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

Institutional Requirements

• Upholds the professional standards of the field, always acts in a manner that is consistent with the best interests of the museum, and protects and enhances its reputation and standing within the community of museums.
• Adheres to the museum’s code of ethics and Employee Handbook and avoids any real or perceived conflicts of interest.
• Shows respect for co-workers and visitors and an understanding of and appreciation for the diversity of the museum’s staff, volunteers, and audiences.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to all museum protocols, procedures, rules, and policies.

Application Timeline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  We encourage candidates to apply early as the position will close once we have a robust applicant pool or a candidate has been selected.

What We Offer

Our employees are at the center of the museum. As an employee, you will have access to numerous museum perks including, but not limited to:

• 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