REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Two years of related work experience and a high school level education; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 1:

Strong communication skills. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to take initiative and anticipate actions needed.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 2:

Working knowledge of a variety of materials; hard and soft wood, plywood, Plexiglas and fabrics. Ability to use or willingness to be trained to use a University vehicle for delivery. Valid driver license required. DMV check, medical certification and ability to pass a Yale fleet field driving test required.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 3:

Demonstrated ability to organize own work; ability to analyze workflow and inventory and exercise effective judgment.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 4:

Ability to perform all tasks following strict safety guidelines. Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of attention to accuracy and detail; demonstrated ability to work without close supervision and to communicate problems clearly to supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 5:

Demonstrated experience working successfully in an active team environment, performing rotating tasks while exercising discretion and sound independent judgment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Proven experience using a variety of hand tools with extreme accuracy. Proven experience moving & handling fragile, heavy works of art with great care & delicacy. Experience with museum-level art handling practices; knowledge of archival materials & museum/gallery warehousing best practices.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to safely lift 50 pounds.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit “Learn about background checks” under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It’s Your Yale website.

POSTING DISCLAIMER

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

1. Assists with the construction of museum exhibits, display cases, frames, housings, mounts, lighting, theatrical sets and theater costumes through use of routine woodworking, metal working, welding, carpentry, electrical, glazing, painting and stitchery techniques. 2. Handles and moves works of art, scenery and other structures. Maintains the general upkeep of the museum, workshop, tools and machinery. 3. Provides and monitors security for the museum facility, contents, and visitors. 4. Oversees and instructs support staff. Assists with installing and disassembling exhibits/sets. Fits costumes on actors. 5. May assist in framing, packing and unpacking works of art. May input to and retrieve information from museum collection management database. Performs clerical functions incidental to museum activities.