Entertainment Scenic Construction & Prop Artist - $15/HR

Canada's Wonderland; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada's Wonderland seeks a dynamic theatrical technician to support scenic and prop work for live events and productions. You will operate and maintain equipment, help with painting and carpentry, and assist during rehearsals under Production Staff guidance.

Ideal candidates bring basic technical theatre skills, a strong team attitude, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather. Ladders, lifts, and safety protocols are part of daily duties, with a requirement to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Basic technical theatrical skills required for all positions.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Professional, self-motivated with enthusiastic attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain technical support on equipment for live events and productions.
• Maintain show quality standards as set by production staff.
• Perform assignments for scenic and prop elements in live events and productions.
• Provide basic troubleshooting and maintenance for scenic elements, props, and painting.
• Be involved in rehearsal and operation of events under Production Staff direction.
• Navigate in, on, or around scenic elements in potentially dark spaces.
• Report unsafe acts to the unit Stage Manager.
• Train new personnel as needed.

Skills

Technical theatre basics

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

Background in scenic carpentry/painting/prop artistry

Job description

Overview

To support all scenic and prop needs for all live entertainment events and productions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain technical support on equipment associated with all live entertainment events and productions.
• Maintain show quality standards as set by production staff.
• Perform all assignments and responsibilities as outlined for all scenic and prop elements within all live entertainment events and productions.
• Provide basic troubleshooting and maintenance for scenic elements, props, and scenic painting.
• Be involved in the rehearsal and operation of your respective events and productions under the direction of the Production Staff.
• Navigate in, on, or around scenic elements associated with specific venues and events in potentially dark and restrictive spaces.
• Required to climb ladders and work at heights in excess of 35 feet and lift more than 50 pounds.
• Maintain clean and safe atmosphere in all areas of a specific venue. This may include, but not limited to sweeping, mopping, cleaning up trash, cleaning restrooms, and cleaning the storage/shop area.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment in a safe manner and utilize all appropriate Personal Protection Equipment.
• Adhere to and enforce all park policies and procedures as outlined in the Seasonal Handbook and the Department Standard Operating Procedure Manual.
• Wear and maintain park issued uniform. Team Member is required to provide black steel-toed shoes.
• Immediately report any unsafe acts to the unit Stage Manager.
• Train new personnel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Age: 18
• Shifts are dependent on Events and Production needs
• Basic technical theatrical skills required for all positions. Expert skills required for some positions.
• Prior background in scenic carpentry, painting and prop artistry preferred
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for the length of shift
• Must be able to work with ladders, scaffolding or lifts
• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude
• Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others