Scene Shop Carpenter (Casual)

Job Posting Information

Position Type

Casual

Classification Title

Casual

Position Title

Scene Shop Carpenter (Casual)

Position Number

CA3045

Pay Grade Level

CA 01

Salary

$18 - $24 hourly

Department

Eisner Center

Posting Number

S 121301381

Full or Part Time

Casual

Number of Months

Position End Date

05 / 03 / 2025

Work Schedule

This is a casual position with flexible hours and scheduled on an as-needed basis between August - May, averaging 100 hours per academic semester.

Basic Function

The Scene Shop Carpenter fabricates scenery for live entertainment. Working closely with the Technical Director of Production, the Carpenter's primary responsibility will be to support the construction, finishing, installation, and strike of scenery for the Theatre, Dance, and Music Departments' productions at the Eisner Center.

The carpenter is responsible for following scene shop safety procedures and for reinforcing them for students, as well as, following standard construction methods used to produce theatrical scenery.

Essential Job Functions

The Scene Shop Carpenter will read and interpret scale construction

drawings to create cut lists & material samples. They will construct scenic

and properties pieces using carpentry, welding, and material handling

techniques. They will perform quality control inspections of all constructed

or modified pieces in order to ensure accuracy and quality. They will

assemble & disassemble scenic and properties pieces in the various

performance spaces in the Eisner Center. They will assist with the storage,

organization, and transport of stock inventory items in the Eisner Center and

surrounding buildings. They will follow all related safety procedures and

assist student employees with the same.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 year+ experience in the fabrication of theatrical scenery.
• Familiarity with safe working practices in a fabrication shop.
• Able to read & interpret theatrical construction drawings.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in the fabrication of theatrical scenery, 1-2 years in supervisory role (Lead Carpenter, Paint Charge).
• 1+ years experience working in a college / university theatrical setting.
• 1+ years experience teaching lab-style courses in theatrical scenic construction.

Physical Demands

Physical Activity : Significant physical activity, including repetitive hand motion, walking, bending, climbing ladders, reaching overhead, pulling / pushing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Noise : There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.

Dust & Particulate : The work environment is dusty. Disposable dust masks will be supplied as needed, respirators are not required.

Hazards : Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to machinery & tools used to perform work, electrical current, working on ladders & elevated work platforms, or exposure to chemicals.

Contact(s)

Nate Glowacki

Contact Phone / Extension

Contact Email

Nate Glowacki

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

Denison University Background Check Statement

The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.

Denison University EEO Statement

Denison University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to attract and hire candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities.

Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.

For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please see our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and antiracism (IDEA) at Denison Forward.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (740)587-6299 or by email at [email protected].