On-Call Carpentry Technician - \"O\"

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group seeks an On-Call Carpentry Technician to support the stage carpentry team in Las Vegas. The role focuses on running cue tracks for performances, maintaining backstage areas and equipment, and updating all related records.

You will work with multiple departments to meet daily production needs while upholding Cirque du Soleil standards and safety policies. The ideal candidate has stage carpenter experience on large productions, strong tool skills, and fluent

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of professional stage carpenter experience on large-scale productions.
• Experience running run crew and cue tracks during performances.
• Advanced power and hand tool skills; knowledge of basic mechanics and electrical concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Run cue tracks to position scenic elements and equipment for performances and maintenance.
• Inspect, maintain and repair backstage areas and stage equipment.
• Update maintenance and inspection records and keep carpentry documentation.
• Assist with inventory and communicate needs to Lead.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure safe training, rehearsals and shows.

Skills

Stage carpentry

Run crew experience

Cue tracks operation

Fluent English

Physical strength

Work authorization

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

OSHA 10

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Microsoft Office

Welding

Rigging

Job description

***Le poste étant situé aux États-Unis, la description de poste est disponible uniquement en anglais.***

***As this position in based in the United States, the job description is available in English only.***

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On-Call Carpentry Technician - "O"

Stage Carpentry

We are looking for a On-Call Carpentry Technician to join our Carpentry Team. The main objective of this role isto run multiple show tracks in an efficient and safe manner, in accordance with Cirque du Soleil standards and policies. They will also need to accomplish daily maintenance, inspections and training per the artistic schedule. All Technicians will be expected to work with other departments to accomplish the daily needs of the room. The ideal candidate for this position will have the ability to critically analyze problems to find solutions and will have strong organization skills.

Why Join us as a On-Call Carpentry Technician?

The On-Call Carpentry Technician will have the opportunity to:

• Run cue tracks to position scenic elements and related equipment as directed for performances, artist training and maintenance;
• Inspect, maintain and repair backstage areas and stage equipment;
• Update maintenance and inspection records, as directed;
• Maintain all carpentry documentation related to the maintenance, operation, etc. of equipment, systems and tracks;
• Assist with inventory by identifying any additional equipment that may be required and communicate with Lead when necessary;
• Participate in special projects, including the construction and installation of new show elements, and other projects that include carpentry elements or other needs that may fall within the department’s specialty, as directed;
• Cooperate with other departments to ensure safe training, rehearsal and show environments;
• Develop a thorough knowledge of all Carpentry Department equipment specific to the production in order tooperate equipment safely;
• Adhere to and promote all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations as they pertain to the safe operation of all elements related to the show; participate in all required health and safety classes and emergency rescue procedure training;
• Assist other departments when necessary for cross-departmental support;
• Complete all other job-related duties as assigned.

What does it take for this role? The following hard skills are the basics of what’s needed to be successful in this position:

• High School Diploma and or GED required;
• At leastone year of previousexperience as a professional Stage Carpenter working on large-scale productions;
• Previous experience working as a run crew technician and running show cue tracks;
• Advanced power and hand tool skills;
• Standard theatrical construction technique experience;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications(Word, Excel and Outlook);
• The following (5) qualifications are considered an asset to have:
  • Knowledge of basic mechanics, electricity and electronics;
  • Previous experience in finish carpentry or scenic painting;
  • Welding certification;
  • Previous experience working with metal, wood working, rigging, welding, mechanical and pneumatic;
  • Formal fall protection and overall safety training;
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10 course completion card;
• Ability to PASS a SWIM TEST
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job including, but not limited to crouching, kneeling, standing, lifting, sometimes for extended amounts of time; operating various lifts and heavy equipment; lifting at least 50lbs unassisted, etc.; Full list of essential functions will be sent in the offer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions;
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken;
• Verification of the right to work in the United States for Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, as demonstrated by completion of the Form I-9 upon hire and the submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the Form I-9) verifying one’s identity and work authorization.

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin or ancestry.