- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Miami
ABOUT UOVO
Are you ready to embark on a journey where your passion for art, fashion, culture, and excellence converge? Welcome to UOVO—the epitome of sophistication in storage, management, and logistics of valuable art, fashion, and wine. We invite all voices, experiences, and talents to join us and become part of an unparalleled journey where your career aspirations align with the remarkable. With state-of-the-art facilities across the country, we work towards exceeding expectations, for both our clients and employees alike.
At UOVO, we are more than logistics; we are architects of bespoke solutions and curators of extraordinary experiences. From climate-controlled storage to private viewing galleries, industry-leading technology to a full suite of services, UOVO crafts tailored solutions that go beyond preservation—they elevate.
As part of the UOVO team you will work alongside industry professionals who share a passion for art, fashion, and logistics in a collaborative environment where your expertise contributes to the best-in-class employment and client experience UOVO provides!
UOVO seeks a full-time Crew Chief to scope, lead and support art handlers on complex projects primarily as they relate to offsite field service work. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, outstanding communication skills and excellent technical knowledge. They will have experience working in the field services and storage/collection management industry. The ideal candidate should be technically excellent as it applies to installing, packing, and moving a wide range of art objects. The Crew Chief will be comfortable communicating across areas of the business and with clients and will report directly to the Transportation Manager. Some weekend and evening work may apply.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead, manage and mentor a team of highly skilled art handlers, including freelance or temporary workers on complex projects and day to day assignments.
- Plan and oversee offsite installations and de-installations while maintaining strict inventory control and providing client assistance when needed
- Oversee 3rd party contractors offsite including but not limited to craters, riggers, household movers, and fabricators
- Conduct site visits to estimate labor, materials and equipment needed for successful completion of projects within budget
- Focus on providing exceptional client service and satisfaction both internally and externally
- Liaise between Clients, Accounts Management team and Operations team, providing timely feedback when required about specific projects and jobs
- Ensure standardized best practices for installation and packing while working in conjunction with other Operations team members to ensure all UOVO handlers are well-trained and mentored in methods and materials
- Provide feedback about the team to Management
- Assist and collaborate with other technical managers and projects as necessary
- Assist with training of the art handling staff when applicable
- Work as an Art Handler/Driver as needed and when scheduled – roles and responsibilities of an Art Handler/Driver at UOVO are assumed for this role
- Other projects as assigned by Manager
Qualifications & Skills
- Team Player, able to work in a dynamic environment
- Comfortable in a results-driven workplace
- 5-7 years of logistical and art handling experience
- Experience interacting with art professionals
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Excellent communication and multitasking skills
- Ability to push and pull 150 pounds on a dolly or cart, as well as 50 pounds without mechanical aid
- Clean driving record while operating 24ft box trucks in the NYC tristate area
- Ability to carry 40 pounds of varying size and shape up to a distance of 90 feet
- Ability to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, twist, and reach overhead
- Ability to be exposed to outside weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain and snow; and
- Ability to safely operate a forklift
- Familiarity with the use of hand trucks, pallet jacks, jbars, dollies and other necessary warehouse equipment
This in-person position requires on-site presence at UOVO’s Miami facility five days a week with occasional requests to work nights and on weekends.
Compensation & Benefits
UOVO offers competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.
UOVO offers a robust suite of benefits including:
- 100% employer-covered medical plan option for team membersas well as multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision plans options.
- 2 weeks annual paid vacation, with bi-annual increased vacation awards throughout the first 5 years of service
- 10 paid holidays plus one additional floating holiday
- Company-Sponsored Parental Leave policy
- Company-Sponsored Paid Sick Leave
- 100% 401k Employer match up to 3% of team member contributions.
- Flexible Savings Account, Commuter Benefits, and Childcare Benefits
- Company-sponsored Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Benefits
- Monthly Team Lunches and Birthday celebrations
- Team member Recognition Program ( the “Eggcellence Awards”)
