Benefits: 401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Precision Packouts is a growing contents and textiles restoration business, specializing in the recovery and restoration of personal and commercial property affected by fire, water, mold, and other disasters throughout the Texas and Oklahoma areas. Our mission is to provide top-tier restoration services while building long-term partnerships with restoration companies, insurance adjusters, and clients.
The Art Restoration Expert plays a critical role in delivering on our core values of Commitment to Quality Service and Continuous Improvement, Caring, and Communication. This person leads our handling, assessment, and restoration of fine art, collectibles, and high-value items affected by loss events.
This individual will primarily spend their time:
Assessing, documenting, and restoring artwork and high-value contents to our quality standards.
Guiding field staff on the safe handling, packout, storage, and packback of fine art and delicate items.
Working with insureds, adjusters, and outside specialists to set clear expectations for art-related recovery.
Responsibilities:
Perform condition assessments on paintings, works on paper, sculpture, frames, antiques, and other collectibles, and document pre-existing and loss-related damage
Triage damaged artwork on site and stabilize items to prevent further deterioration from soot, moisture, mold, or heat
Perform or oversee cleaning and restoration treatments suited to each object's materials, including soot and smoke residue removal, water damage mitigation, and mold remediation
Decide which items can be restored in-house and which must go to outside conservators, and coordinate that work
Direct proper packing, crating, and transport of fine art and fragile items to prevent damage
Maintain proper environmental conditions for artwork in storage, including temperature, humidity, and light exposure
Train and advise technicians on safe art handling practices
Prepare restoration scopes, photo documentation, and written reports to support insurance claims, and coordinate with appraisers and adjusters as needed
Communicate with insureds about the condition, treatment plan, and expected outcome for their items
Operate ContentsPal inventory software on a company-provided iPhone
Make job-related updates in the Proven Jobs Desktop and Proven Jobs Mobile application
Ensure all operations procedures and protocols are followed on active jobs, in the warehouse, and while traveling to or from job locations
Maintain tools, materials, and equipment used in restoration work
Drive company vehicles, including the 16-foot box truck, as needed
Assist with obtaining online company reviews from customers
Apply corporate values
The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of art materials and restoration methods, a caring spirit, and a commitment to excellent customer service.
Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in art restoration, art conservation, or fine art handling, preferably including disaster recovery work
Degree or formal training in art conservation, fine arts, art history, or a related field preferred
Working knowledge of conservation ethics and best practices (e.g., the AIC Code of Ethics)
Bilingual speakers (English & Spanish) strongly preferred
IICRC certifications preferred (e.g., FSRT, WRT, AMRT)
Eligible to operate a motor vehicle per Blue Kangaroo's Motor Vehicle policy
Preferred
ContentsPal inventory software experience
Experience working with insurance claims, appraisers, or adjusters
Strong attention to detail, a steady hand, patience, and a professional demeanor
A sense of urgency, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Physical Requirements: The worker is regularly subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
The worker is regularly subject to one or more of the following atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, solvents, and/or poor ventilation
The worker is occasionally subject to extreme cold: temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.
The worker is occasionally subject to extreme heat: temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.
The worker is occasionally subject to one or more hazards including moving vehicles, heavy objects overhead, and exposure to chemicals and conservation solvents
The worker is occasionally required to wear a respirator
