Advanced Project Sculptor- ID Sculpture

Job Description

The Advanced Sculptor is primarily responsible for the execution of the quality, play-value and aesthetic goals set by IDS standards and the Design team within IDS. This individual collaborates closely with Concrete Managers and Artistic Director(s).

The successful advanced Sculptor will also manage performance and inspire the concrete team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Proficiency in the sculpting of play value and route setting on interactive sculptures such that the end user is entertained.
• Possess a clear understanding of the materials, tools and tricks of the trade such that you could be tested as a resource for knowledge in carving techniques, molding materials and techniques, technical concrete questions, foam densities and types, rock type characteristics, catalog item names and characteristics etc.
• Follow sculpting and staining operations set forth by the Artistic Director(s)
• Be proficient with coating, sculpting and staining operations such that any job in the coating process is 2nd nature (nozzleman certification in not a prerequisite)
• Understand all the roles within sculptural concrete operations
• Build good working relationships with other coworkers and be a manageable team member
• Be accountable with the use of your time and resources at work
• Have knowledge of the requirements of occupational and playground Health and Safety regulations such that you are ready for certification testing in both Osha 10 and CPSI accreditations.
• Aid in the implementation of shop policies by cooperating with Production Manager and Floor Manager
• Coordinate and request information from Artistic director
• Alert production manager to safety and shop performance issues
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Competencies

• Analytical Decision-Making
• Communication
• Planning & Organizing
• Professionalism & Integrity
• Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking
• Teamwork & Relationship-Building
• Managing Others

Education And/or Experience

A minimum of 2-year’s experience sculpting faux rock, trees, and animals for playgrounds, climbing walls and sculptural installations.

Travel

Travel as a crew member on out-of-town jobs on an as needed basis.

Physical Demands

• Frequent walking and sitting
• Use hands and fingers, handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk or listen
• Lift and/or move up to 80 pounds

Work Environment

• Frequently loud and dusty

Other Skills

• Forklift license or must be able to pass forklift test to be certified by PlayCore
• Read blueprints
• Read tape measure

Benefits

• 80 hrs. of PTO annually
• (10) paid Holidays annually
• A healthcare plan including medical, dental, vision & life
• Matching 401(k) retirement