Theatre Carpenter and Painter

UWSUP University of Wisconsin Superior; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Superior is seeking a Campus Theatre Student Carpenter and Painter to build and paint scenery for UWS Theatre productions. This hourly student role emphasizes safety and organization in the scene shop and performance spaces.

You will work with drills, saws, nailers, and painting products, lift and move lumber, and assist with box office duties when needed. Schedule averages around 10 hours per week, with some Saturdays and Sundays required during the season.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and a desire to work in technical theatre.
• Must qualify for federal work study. Must be a current or incoming UWS student.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 5 hours a week. 10hrs/wk preferred. 20hrs/wk max.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds short distances.
• Must be able to work on ladders and powered lift at heights up to 10 feet or higher.
• Be aware of any allergic reactions to latex gloves and paints and dust sensitivities.
• Work well unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Follow supervisor’s instructions when building and painting scenery, maintaining props furniture, and hang masking curtains. Training is provided.
• Maintain the organization and safety of the scene shop and performance stage. Training is provided.
• Assist the lighting crew in completing in hanging and circuiting lighting and sound equipment when needed. Training is provided.
• Assist with the general organization, maintenance and inventory control of all shops, supplies, and equipment: makeup, sewing notions, electronics, hardware, power tools, paint, etc.
• Assist with the requests to borrow or rent equipment, props, costumes, etc.
• Assist with Box Office duties and ushering during performances.
• Attend scheduled UWS Theatre student employee meetings, work Saturdays, and Sundays dismantling the set.

Skills

Enthusiasm for technical theatre

Federal work study eligibility

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Willingness to work Saturdays/Sundays

Climb ladders up to 10 feet

Job description

Current Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Workday Internal Jobs Site for Students Position Title: Theatre Carpenter and Painter Job Category: Student Hourly Job Profile: Student Help Job Summary: Scene Shop Carpenter/Painter Position $14.00/hr JOB SUMMARY Build and paint theatrical scenery, furniture, and hang masking curtains for all UWS Theatre productions. Maintain the organization and safety of the scene shop and performance stage. Student employees will be working with various professional shop tools: drills, saws, staplers, nailers, sanders and painting products. Students will be lifting and moving lumber and stage scenery, as well as climbing ladders. The average work week is 10 hours but can be less or more hours dependent on the student’s daily/weekly availability. Holidays and college breaks are unscheduled, and the theatre shops and box office are closed. There are some work Saturdays and Sundays scheduled for the season. One for each production. Saturdays are used to complete the production construction. Sundays are used to partially dismantle the production. UWS Theare performances are Thursday-Sunday and are performed for two weekends. There are four shows a year, two main stage productions for each semester and two smaller alternative productions each semester. These performance and special work dates are scheduled well in advance and are posted on the UWS Theatre Student Employee Canvas portal.

Primary Responsibilities

• Follow supervisor’s instructions when building and painting scenery, maintaining props furniture, and hang masking curtains. Training is provided.
• Maintain the organization and safety of the scene shop and performance stage. Training is provided.

Secondary Responsibilities (if and when assigned)

• Assist the lighting crew in completing in hanging and circuiting lighting and sound equipment when needed. Training is provided.

General Responsibilities (if and when assigned)

• Assist with the general organization, maintenance and inventory control of all shops, supplies, and equipment: makeup, sewing notions, electronics, hardware, power tools, paint, etc.
• Assist with the requests to borrow or rent equipment, props, costumes, etc.
• Assist with Box Office duties and ushering during performances.
• Assist the Costume Shop.
• Attend scheduled UWS Theatre student employee meetings, work Saturdays, and Sundays dismantling the set. These dates are scheduled well in advance.

Primary Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and a desire to work in technical theatre.
• Must qualify for federal work study. Must be a current or incoming UWS student.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 5 hours a week. 10hrs/wk preferred. 20hrs/wk max.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds short distances.
• Must be able to work on ladders and powered lift at heights up to 10 feet or higher.
• Be aware of any allergic reactions to latex gloves and paints and dust sensitivities.
• Work well unsupervised.

Preferred Qualifications (but not necessary)

• The qualifications below are preferred but not needed.
• Previous high school, college or community theatre experience.
• Experience or interest in operating wood shop powered tools and painting.
• Basic knowledge in carpentry and painting.

Notice to New Employees: Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.”

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a). Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process. Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. For UW-Superior campus safety information and crime statistics, review the Annual Security Report or contact the University Police Department Safety at 715-394-8114 for a printed copy.

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