Entertainment Carpenter

SeaWorld Entertainment; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join SeaWorld as an Ambassador, where you'll perform essential carpentry work to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for guests. This role involves hands-on tasks, teaching fellow ambassadors, and maintaining park scenery. Ideal candidates will have experience in carpentry, strong communication skills, and a passion for working in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes

Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement plan

Voluntary Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in the carpentry trade.
• Ability to work from blueprints or sketches.
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform general carpentry work for in-park repairs and installations.
• Select proper materials for jobs.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and vehicles.

Skills

Communication

Mathematical Skills

Basic Construction Ability

Cabinet Making

Tool Operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

Primary Responsibilities
• Perform all functions of general carpentry work for in-park repairs and installations, providing a safe environment for guests and ambassadors
• Select proper materials for jobs
• Dependable performance in terms of attendance, acceptance of assignments, and strict adherence to all safety policies and requirements
• Teaching fellow ambassadors how to use tools in the carpentry shop safely and in accordance to company standards.
• Assist with the fabrication, installation/strike and maintenance/repair of park scenery, props and decorative materials
• Assist with install/strike of graphic banners and posters
• Assist with the material inventory and ordering processes
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and vehicles
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements and Competencies
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least three years’ experience in the carpentry trade or in the carpentry field
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have basic mathematical skills
• Must have basic construction ability
• Must have cabinet making experience
• Must be able to work from blueprints or in-depth sketches
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license
• Must be able to climb a ladder and work at heights between 6 and 65 feet
• Must be able to stand, bend or kneel for long periods of time
• Must be able to reach, twist and turn with complete flexibility
• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds independently
• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Must be comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying work environments including but not limited to dark/nighttime conditions, in/around water, in varying weather conditions
• Must be comfortable working around fumes/dust/odor
• Must be comfortable working at heights up to 100ft
• Must be comfortable working around animals
• Must be comfortable with exposure to noise and vibrations
• Must be able to train on and properly use protective gear
• Must be available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours; i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Must be able to operate and maintain power and hand tools and other equipment in good safe condition including, but not limited to, table saw, miter saw, band saw, and associated blades

Desired Qualifications
• Experience in mixing and applying latex paint and two-part paint systems – via roller or brush
• Experience in all phases of concrete work, staining, sculpting
• Able to produce documentation, either electronic drafting or by hand, of assigned projects
• Able to drive a forklift or high reach

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
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• 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.