On-Call Carpentry Technician – Michael Jackson ONE

About the role

The Carpentry Technician Stage Carpentry On-Call Position is available for those interested in the circus life. This is an on-call opportunity primarily for evenings, offering the chance to earn extra money while utilizing skills transferrable from theater.

Responsibilities

• Runs multiple show tracks in an efficient and safe manner, in accordance with Cirque du Soleil standards and policies.
• Manages and completes projects when assigned by Show Lead.
• Maintains stage and backstage areas.
• Inspects and repairs stage equipment.
• Updates maintenance and inspection records as directed.
• Stays up to date in regard to safety and training requirements, as per the company and official regulating agency guidelines.
• Affirms all departmental inspections are properly documented in maintenance logs.
• Maintains a flexible schedule for show calls, special events, rehearsals, training and maintenance.
• Supports Department Lead with special projects, including the research and integration of ongoing maintenance and the construction and installation of new scenic show elements.
• Aids other departments as needed to run the performances, rehearsals, and training.
• Adheres to and promotes all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations as they pertain to the safe operation of all elements related to the show.
• Participates in all required health and safety classes and emergency rescue procedure training.
• Cooperates with other departments to ensure safe training, rehearsal and show environments.
• Develops a thorough knowledge of all Carpentry department equipment specific to the production in order to operate equipment safely.
• Completes all other job-related duties as directed.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of previous experience as a professional Stage Carpenter working on large-scale productions.
• Experience working as a run crew technician and running show cue tracks.
• Welding certification an asset.
• Ability to critically analyze problems and find solutions.
• Advanced power and hand tool skills.
• Formal fall protection and overall safety training an asset.
• Experience working with metal, wood working, rigging, welding, mechanical and pneumatic an asset.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job including, but not limited to: crouching, kneeling, standing, lifting, sometimes for extended amounts of time; lifting at least 50lbs unassisted, etc.
• Full list of essential functions will be sent in the offer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to operate or train to operate various lifts and heavy equipment.
• Standard theatrical construction technique experience.
• Knowledge of basic mechanics, electricity and electronics an asset.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience in finish carpentry an asset.
• High School Diploma and or GED required.
• Experience with Scenic Painting an asset.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• 10-hour OSHA course completion card required.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate or train to operate various lifts and heavy equipment.
• Standard theatrical construction technique experience.
• Knowledge of basic mechanics, electricity and electronics an asset.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience in finish carpentry an asset.
• High School Diploma and or GED required.
• Experience with Scenic Painting an asset.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• 10-hour OSHA course completion card required.

Skills

• Ability to operate or train to operate various lifts and heavy equipment.
• Standard theatrical construction technique experience.
• Knowledge of basic mechanics, electricity and electronics an asset.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience in finish carpentry an asset.
• High School Diploma and or GED required.
• Experience with Scenic Painting an asset.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• 10-hour OSHA course completion card required.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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