On Call - Entertainment Technician - Carpentry

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing the load in, set-up, operation, load out and maintenance of all types of staging, rigging and other related equipment to be used for all entertainment events.
• Unloads trucks and sets-up and tears down touring production elements (i.e. builds stages, sets up boxing rings, sets-up basketball court, installs temporary ice rinks, etc.).
• Performs both ground, high rigging, and R-1 events.
• Maintains, opens and closes elevated seating units in the arena.
• Builds scenic elements for Entertainment and Special Events departments.
• Inspects and maintains chain hoist inventory.

Secondary Duties And Responsibilities

• Fabricates and repairs metal parts by welding.
• Drives vans and trucks up to 24 feet in length.
• Operates fork trucks and lift equipment.
• Affords assistance with training programs.
• Affords assistance with any and all entertainment production tasks, as needed.

Minimum Education And Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience working with theatrical staging and rigging equipment, including computer-based systems.
• Experience with rigging in an arena environment.
• Must be able to work at 60’ or more as a high rigger and operate equipment at 60’ or more.
• Experience in theatrical carpentry.

Competencies

• Good communication skills.
• Good organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD software.
• Create rigging plots with CAD software and Vector works.

Training Requirements

• Knowledgeable in the operation of professional rigging equipment.
• Must be certified in the operation of fork trucks, motorized pallet jacks, scissor lifts and boom lifts.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend and climb for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and move all necessary equipment up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to work at heights greater than 60’.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours.