Sign Maker

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE park admission

Discounts on park admission tickets

Park discounts on food and merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events and giveaways

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is seeking a Sign Technician in Tampa, Florida. This role includes responsibilities for the reproduction, installation, and maintenance of all park signage, ensuring visual support meets the highest standards.

The ideal candidate should have at least two years of experience, knowledge of design principles and software such as Photoshop and Illustrator. Perks include free park admission and discounts on food and merchandise.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Sign Technician or related discipline.
• Ability to fabricate signs from renderings with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of materials for signage production required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for installation and maintenance of all park signage.
• Assist in development and training of sign shop personnel.
• Support park events with setup of signage.

Skills

Knowledge of design principles

Photoshop

Illustrator

Roland Versa Works

Ability to work at heights

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Building materials

Advanced 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!

Compensation Rate: $15.00/hr

What You Get To Do

• Responsible for reproduction, installation and maintenance of all park signage and visual support.
• Work with the other members of the workshops team to maintain park quality and integrity related to signage and visual support.
• Work with outside departments to maintain park quality as related to signage and visual support.
• Assist in the development and training of sign shop personnel.
• Maintain a tidy and organized work environment (shops and storage).
• Deployment and installation of signage for all related events.
• Maintenance and/or repair of all signage, equipment, and hardware.
• Able to make small lay out changes to signs by using Adobe Creative programs.
• Assist with training and development of all lower-level sign shop personnel.
• Support park wide special events with set-up and strike of signage as needed.
• Practice safety as it pertains to SEA Best Practices and Rigging Standards and all other relevant industry guidelines.

What It Takes To Succeed

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years of professional experience as a Sign Technician or other related discipline.
• Knowledge of design principles, print production and sign production.
• Ability to fabricate a sign and/or visual project from an approved rendering to installation with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and Roland Versa Works computer software programs required.
• Must be able to obtain a SWSA driver’s license, boom lift and forklift certifications.
• Must be able to pass a respirator fit test.
• Knowledge of advanced tools, building materials, and hardware (table saw, band saw, drill press, sanders, jigsaw, skill saw, routers, gravity feed spray guns and compressors).
• Knowledge of custom mixing and matching paint colors.
• Must be physically capable of working at heights (boom lifts, man lifts, ladders, and scaffolds).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time in extreme weather conditions.

The perks of the position

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways

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.