Lead Tech, Scenic Decor & Props - Universal Horror Unleashed

About the Role

Supports management in directing and coordinating activities of specific Scenic Décor & Props functions and maintenance efforts. Provides work direction and leads the daily tasks of Team Member work to support the operation and maintenance of décor and props, ensuring their high-quality appearance. Leads the team by overseeing shifts, new installations, strikes for new design elements, and completing administrative duties in support of Technical & Show Management and compliance requirements. Upholds and reinforces company and venue-specific policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and delegate tasks to the appropriate Technical & Show Team Members.
• Communicate performance expectations to ensure proper completion of tasks; provide feedback for recognition and performance improvement.
• Complete necessary reporting and task management through systems including Maximo to ensure effective communication between shifts, Technical Management, and Technical Coordinators.
• Actively reinforce company safety guidelines and programs, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
• Monitor Team Member’s productivity, safety, and partnership with other departments.
• Lead scenic décor and props work startup and stoppage while ensuring compliance with UHU standards and procedures.
• Monitor care, condition, use, and storage of tools and equipment.
• Maintain material and equipment inventories.
• Ensure proper completion of work and documentation within Maximo.
• Troubleshoot and execute Entertainment set and/or design changes within the operation, seasonal offerings, or special events in accordance with approved design.
• Capture written behaviors using the Lead Observation-Report to support Technical & Show Management documentation and adherence to state requirements.
• Effectively communicate and coordinate necessary information of the Technical & Show operation to other UHU departments, leadership, and affected Team Members.
• Communicate resources needed and work plans to leadership.
• Serve as first liaison for the Technical & Show team, Supervisors, and Human Resources.
• Support training efforts for on-the-job training for new Team Members and provide training updates to existing Team Members, completing proper documentation of all training.
• Assign training shifts as necessary.
• Maintain a working knowledge of tools and metal working used in scenic décor and props technologies and industry standards.
• Step in to assist the operation as necessary by performing Technician job duties.
• Complete all company-mandated training and maintain any state-required license renewals.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous experience within scenic décor, set dressing, props, or event installation.
• Strong ability to work in a team environment and provide work direction.
• Strong communication skills.
• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Technical degree in a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of scenic décor, set dressing, or props experience in design, installation, and maintenance, with 1 year of providing work direction required.
• 2+ years of experience within the professional entertainment or themed entertainment industry is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Local and state-required licenses including OSHA 10.
• Able to obtain LVMPD Non-Gaming Work card.