Production Carpenter - 141028

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego's Department of Theatre & Dance seeks a Production Carpenter for a 100% in-person, 9-month appointment (Sept–June) with summer leave. You will construct scenic and prop elements, supervise student crews, assist with strikes, and maintain tools and spaces.

The role requires experience in scenic construction, knowledge of technical theatre, ability to read drafting, and safe operation of scene shop equipment. Some weekend/evening work and a California driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in scenic construction across wood, metal, and plastics.
• Knowledge of technical theatre: scenery, properties, paints, and electrics.
• Ability to read and work from scenic drafting and drawings.
• Experience with scene shop equipment and maintenance: hand/power tools, welding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Construct scenic and prop elements and supervise student construction crews.
• Assist with strikes and maintenance of tools, supplies, shops, and spaces.
• Lead student crews on assigned productions and participate in special projects as needed.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain equipment and spaces.

Skills

Scenic construction

Woodworking

Metalworking

Plastics handling

Reading scenic drafts

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

This position is a 100% career appointment for 9 months (typically mid-September through mid-June) with a 3-month non-paid leave during summer.

Description

Consistently ranked among the top graduate theatre training programs in the country, UC San Diego's Department of Theatre & Dance offers undergraduate degrees, MFA degrees in Acting, Dance, Directing, Design (Costume, Lighting, Scenic, Sound), Stage Management, and Playwriting, and a PhD in Theatre and Drama. The Theatre & Dance department also shares a close relationship with the Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse, where MFA candidates are provided professional residencies.

Under supervision, serve as Production Carpenter, as that term is commonly understood in the theatre industry, for the Department of Theatre and Dance. Construct scenic and prop elements; assist with supervision of student construction crews; assist with strikes; assist with maintenance of tools, supplies, shops, and performance spaces; participate in facilities maintenance and upgrade projects. Act as the production carpenter for production assigned and lead the student crews in these productions. Participate in other special projects as needed, and all other duties as assigned.

This position is 100% in-person. No remote work will be permitted. Must be amenable to a fluctuating work schedule. Some weekend and evening work required.

Must have access to reliable transportation and/or a California Driver's License to drive a UC vehicle.

• This position is a 100% career appointment for 9 months (typically mid-September through mid-June) with a 3-month non-paid leave during summer.

Qualifications

• Experience and skill in various types of scenic construction; wood, metal, plastics, etc.
• Knowledge of technical theatre; scenery, properties, paints, and electrics.
• Ability to read and work from scenic drafting and drawings.
• Knowledge and skill in the use and maintenance of scene shop equipment; hand and power tools and major wood, metal, and welding equipment.
• Knowledge of stage rigging and applications in the movement of scenery.
• Ability to meet established deadlines and schedules for project builds and shop maintenance needs

Special Conditions

• Background check required.
• Access to reliable transportation and/or a California Driver's License to drive a UC vehicle.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $58,756 - $69,802 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $28.14 - $33.43

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).