On Call - Entertainment Technician - Carpentry

Mohegan Sun; Mohegan (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Native American Preference

Job summary

Mohegan Sun in Connecticut seeks an experienced staging and rigging technician to load in, set up, operate, and maintain all types of staging and rigging for entertainment events. You will unload trucks, install and tear down touring production elements, and manage elevated seating and scenery for varied productions.

The role requires 60 ft+ rigging work, competency in CAD tools, and prior experience with arena environments.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience with theatrical staging and rigging equipment.
• Experience rigging in an arena environment.
• Ability to work at heights 60 ft or higher as a high rigger.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and CAD-based rigging plotting.
• Theatrical carpentry experience.
• Certification to operate forklifts and mobile lifting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and set up touring production elements (build stages, boxing rings, basketball courts, temporary ice rinks).
• Perform ground, high rigging, and R-1 events.
• Maintain elevated seating units in the arena.
• Build scenic elements for Entertainment and Special Events departments.
• Inspect and maintain chain hoist inventory.

Skills

Theatrical staging

Rigging equipment

Arena rigging

Theatrical carpentry

CAD software

Vectorworks

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Fork trucks

Motorized pallet jacks

Scissor lifts

Boom lifts

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPERIENCE ENDLESS CAREER POSSIBILITIESIF YOU ARE AN EXISTING TEAM MEMBER, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO BE TAKEN TO THE INTERNAL CAREER SITE: MOHEGAN INTERNAL CAREER SITEPosition Summary:This position is responsible for performing the load in, set-up, operation, load out and maintenance of all types of staging, rigging and other related equipment to be used for all entertainment events.Primary Duties and Responsibilities: includes but not limited to:Responsible for performing the load in, set-up, operation, load out and maintenance of all types of staging, rigging and other related equipment to be used for all entertainment eventsUnloads trucks and sets-up and tears down touring production elements (i.e. builds stages, sets up boxing rings, sets-up basketball court, installs temporary ice rinks, etc.)Performs both ground, high rigging, and R-1 eventsMaintains, opens and closes elevated seating units in the arenaBuilds scenic elements for Entertainment and Special Events departmentsInspects and maintains chain hoist inventorySecondary Duties and Responsibilities:Fabricates and repairs metal parts by weldingDrives vans and trucks up to 24 feet in lengthOperates fork trucks and lift equipmentAssist with training programsAssists with any and all entertainment production tasks, as neededMinimum Education and Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalentThree years of experience working with theatrical staging and rigging equipment, including computer-based systemsExperience with rigging in an arena environmentMust be able to work at 60’ or more as a high rigger and operate equipment at 60’ or more.Experience in theatrical carpentryCompetencies: Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:Good communication skillsGood organizational and multi-tasking skillsKnowledge of AutoCAD softwareCreate rigging plots with CAD software and Vector works.Training Requirements:Knowledgeable in the operation of professional rigging equipmentMust be certified in the operation of fork trucks, motorized pallet jacks, scissor lifts and boom liftsPhysical Demands and Work Environment:Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend and climb for extended periods of timeMust be able to lift and move all necessary equipment up to 75 lbs.Must be able to work at heights greater than 60’Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptionsMust be able to work various shifts and flexible hour.This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with this job. Mohegan Sun reserves the right to make changes to the above job description whenever necessary.Work Shift:Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Knock, knock. Hear that sound? That's opportunity!.Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference in hiring. \"Native American\" means an individual who is a duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or any group of Native Americans recognized by the Mohegan Tribe, The United States of America, or the State of Connecticut.