Fabrication & Installation Specialist

Powerhouse Arts is seeking a highly skilled Fabrication & Installation Specialist to join the Public Art department. Reporting to the Director of Public Art, the Fabrication & Installation Specialist will work collaboratively with the Public Art team to fabricate artwork of all types and sizes at public squares, galleries, museums, parks, and building commons.

Responsibilities:

• Artwork fabrication, in-shop and on-site, corresponding to specialty
• Assemble, troubleshoot, and stage artwork
• Coordinate with team members to ensure that fabrication and installations are completed on schedule
• Pack, handle, install, deinstall, clean, and document artwork and equipment
• Prepare, clean, and organize shops, work areas, and exhibition sites
• Load and unload vehicles
• Travel to exhibition sites
• Conduct equipment and materials procurement research and occasional errands
• Complete timesheets, project logs, and special training as needed
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others
• Execute any of the above tasks outdoors, as needed
• Management reserves the right to revise these responsibilities or to require other/different tasks be performed as institutional circumstances change

Qualifications:

If 80% of what you read fits you, or if you are not professionally trained in formal ways but have the skills needed for the job, please apply.

• 2-years fabrication and shop experience in welding and carpentry
• Experience using any kind of lift (forklift, scissor-lift, boom-lift, etc.)
• Works well in teams and independently
• Patient with the artistic process of discovery
• Detail-oriented, spatially-aware, fastidious, and communicative

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

• Work on tall ladders, scaffolding, and lifts, with proper safety training and equipment
• Maneuver large and heavy objects with proper assistance and proper tools
• Safely lift a 50-pound tote-bin without assistance
• Visit sites and buildings that have stairs
• Use public transportation

Powerhouse Arts is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We strongly encourage you to apply if you are from a marginalized or underrepresented group. The requirements listed are guidelines, you don't have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If 80% of what you read fits you, or if you have transferable skills, please apply. 

Compensation & Benefits: Salary range is $55,000- $65,000 and commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, an employer-sponsored retirement plan, generous paid vacation, and a Citibike membership. Some weekend and evening hours will be requested where needed during special projects.

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Last updated on Jul 9, 2024