Senior Entertainment Carpenter

About the role

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun, and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what it's like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable, and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

Responsibilities

• Fabricating and installing structural, interior, and thematic projects of all types including but not limited to, theatrical scenic and property, event kiosks (Culinary and Merchandise), Howl-O-Scream mazes, Christmas Town theming support, entertainment workspace enhancements and park development projects.
• Providing solution-based feedback in the development of new projects.
• Creating detailed material, tool and equipment lists for each project based on documentation and coordination.
• Aiding the Supervisor in sourcing and estimating materials, tools, and equipment.
• Aiding the Supervisor in developing fabrication timelines.
• Maintaining previously fabricated projects and equipment.
• Assisting with installation, operation, strike and storage of shows and events.
• Acting as a "business owner" for our team; keeping cost benefit for all projects need in mind from conception to completion.
• Continuing to pursue personal development of skills and capabilities for effective performance through ongoing training, project assistance and independent study of each field.
• Demonstrating and encouraging a positive attitude and work environment.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School and Trade/Vocational School required or equivalent.
• 5 years work experience in Carpentry required. 5 years professional experience preferred.
• Professional entertainment or theme park experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in carpentry, fabrication, and custom wood working.
• Extensive knowledge of fabrication materials and provide feedback on the appropriate materials for each project's unique needs.
• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, data, and other service coordination with new construction.
• Able to work on multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.
• Safe work practices and knowledge of appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Professional, responsible, and courteous in a team environment.
• Good oral, written and communication skills, with the ability to converse professionally in person, over the phone, email, and radio.
• Comfortable working at heights between 6 and 90 feet.
• Able to lift, push and pull in excess of 80 pounds.
• Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor environments (dark/nighttime conditions, in/around water, in varying weather conditions).
• Comfortable working in close proximity to animals.
• Willing to maintain training certification(s) on all equipment required for this position (i.e., aerial lifts, forklifts, CNC router, shop tools, etc.).
• Able to work varying and rotating shifts due to show/event install, operation, or strike (i.e., be able to work opening and closing shifts, as well as weekends, extended shifts, and overtime due to show/event install, operation, or strike) as required by supervisor.
• Basic understanding of safe rigging practices.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with industrial vehicles such as aerial lifts, forklifts, scissor lifts, flatbed trucks, CDL.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook equivalent to business needs.
• Ability to read and interpret theatrical lighting plots, scripts, concepts and interpret creative concepts into final projects.
• Working knowledge of computers and control systems using in design and fabrication.

Compensation

Compensation: 17 USD

The Perks of the Position

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.