Scenic Arts Craftsperson, Sr.

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes

Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Job summary

Busch Gardens seeks a skilled Scenic Painter to support events and performances. Responsibilities include scenic painting, setup and maintenance of props, and collaboration with the team to deliver high-quality guest experiences.

You will follow safety guidelines, handle rigging basics, and contribute to park operations during events and daily shows.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 18 years or older in all safety-critical positions.
• Physically capable of working at heights and lifting 50 lbs or more.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Two years of professional experience as scenic builder or painter preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties with proficiency in theatrical technical skills.
• Paint and prepare scenic elements and properties for events.
• Troubleshoot and maintain scenic elements, properties, equipment and hardware.
• Support park-wide events with setup and strike of scenic elements.
• Follow safety guidelines and SEA grooming guidelines.

Skills

Theatrical painting

Scenic painting

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Guest service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rigging equipment

Scenic painting tools

Job description

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

What You Get To Do

• Perform duties and responsibilities at a general level of proficiency with an understanding and demonstration of basic theatrical technical skills.
• Scenic painting and preparation of scenic elements and properties for all related events, as assigned.
• Troubleshooting, maintenance and/or repair of all scenic elements, properties, equipment and hardware.
• Support Park wide special events with set up and strike or scenic elements, as needed.
• Perform daily venue specific maintenance, operation, start-up and shut-down procedures, as assigned.
• Perform warehouse prep and maintenance and other behind the scene duties for entertainment shows and/or events.
• Perform all duties as directed by leadership for the good of the department and park.
• Communicate with fellow technicians to share necessary schedule changes, show changes, and other details pertaining to daily operational duties.
• Work as part of a team to increase productivity while providing excellent guest service.
• Responsible for guest, personal and animal safety by bringing potentially dangerous situations to the attention of the leadership.
• Maintain park cleanliness, maintenance and safety standards through all assigned tasks.
• Consistently demonstrate courteous and professional behavior in all work aspects with all team members and guests. Demonstrating respect for their fellow employees, performers and animals.
• Develop a professional approach to the career and function as a team member showing consideration, tolerance, cooperation, reliability and the ability to accept criticism.
• Practice safety as it pertains to SEA Best Practices and Rigging Standards and all other relevant industry guidelines. Safe work habits including, but not limited to, the use of personal protective equipment, pass a respirator fit test, lifting and reporting of unsafe situations.
• Must be willing to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards.
• Adhere to all SeaWorld and departmental policies.
• Develops an awareness of guest satisfaction with the product.

What It Takes To Succeed

• Must be 18 years in all safety critical positions.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be physically capable of working at heights (catwalks, boom lifts, man lifts, etc.), lifting 50 lbs. or more, and working comfortably around water.
• Must be willing to walk and stand for long periods of time in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Must be able to multitask while maintaining a positive attitude to ensure excellent guest service.
• Ability to obtain a driver’s license and pass company test order to operate company vehicles.
• Basic knowledge of theatrical, artistic, and production painting, fiber glass and the application of specialty coatings.
• Must have a want to grow as an individual as well as a member of our Entertainment Work Shops team. Making use of available training, resources and opportunities throughout your career to develop and continue to grow professionally.
• Two (2) years of professional experience as Scenic builder, painter or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic rigging, as it relates to theatrical installation.
• Ability to paint a set or prop from an approved design with color elevation. Ability to custom mix and match color.
• Ability to apply scenic paint techniques (Dutchman, canvas sizing) to set and property elements.
• Knowledge of mold making and sculpting preferred.
• Knowledge of advanced tools, paint applications, specialty coatings (sanders, fiberglass resins, foam coat, airless sprayers and compressors).
• Experience or have equivalent work experience operating and maintaining multiple venues simultaneously throughout a seasonal atmosphere.

Compensation: 17.00 USD

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.