Advanced Project Sculptor- ID Sculpture

PlayCore; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

80 hours of PTO annually

10 paid holidays annually

Healthcare plan

Matching 401(k) retirement

Job summary

PlayCore is seeking an Advanced Sculptor based in Gunnison, CO, responsible for achieving quality and aesthetic goals in playground sculpture design. The role demands collaboration with the creative team and insights into construction materials and techniques.

Key responsibilities include managing the concrete team, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and supporting team growth in sculpting processes. This position offers a unique work environment with opportunities for travel and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience sculpting faux rock and installations for playgrounds.
• Ability to collaborate with a design team and manage performance.
• Knowledge of safety regulations for playground construction.

Responsibilities

• Execute quality and aesthetic goals set by IDS standards.
• Manage performance within the concrete team.
• Ensure products meet Design team standards.
• Coordinate with Artistic Directors on project requirements.

Skills

Proficiency in sculpting of play value

Knowledge of materials and tools

Team management

Understanding safety regulations

Hands-on fabrication skills

Education

Minimum 2 years experience in sculpting

Tools

Forklift certification

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Job description

Summary

ID Sculpture designs and manufactures climbing boulders, playground sculptures, and fine art sculptures for parks, schools, and public spaces across the country. We use a combination of technology and traditional methods to create unique interactive environments.

IDS provides secure, year-round indoor and outdoor work in a unique design and fabrication environment with opportunity for travel and room for advancement. We offer benefits including 80 hrs of PTO annually, 10 paid holidays annually, a healthcare plan including medical, dental, vision & life, and matching 401(k) retirement. ID Sculpture is a Playcore company, an equal opportunity employer.

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. (advanced course setting experience for performance boulders is not a prerequisite)
• 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.
• Be personally responsible for producing products that meets or exceeds the quality standards set forth by the Design team and Artistic Director(s)
• 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, this position requires hands on participation in any aspect of fabrication as required by managers.
• Be able to inspire and motivate and train small teams of creative talent in all IDS coating processes
• Be able to walk on uneven surfaces and lift 80 pounds on a regular basis.
• Position based in Gunnison, CO. Position may be hourly or salaried compensation, this position can be either full or part time employment.
• This position requires travel to jobsites, typically four times a year for 3 weeks each.
• Other related duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

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.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence as well as be able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills.

Other Skills

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

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently walk and sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or listen.
• The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. (80 pounds is the max)
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment is frequently loud, and dusty requiring appropriate PPE.

PlayCore and its family of brands considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.