Scenic Carpenter and Production Specialist

About Us

A to Z Theatrical Supply and Service, Inc. has been in continuous operation for over 50 years. As a service and supply company for the theatrical and events world, we handle a diverse client base and provide assistance with retail purchases, lighting audio and video system rentals or upgrades, custom costume construction and rentals, theatrical drapery construction and installation, theatrical rigging system inspections, repairs, and replacements, and are involved in the renovation and construction of theatrical spaces, primarily in schools and religious institutions. From A to Z, we do it all.

We seek an experienced scenic carpenter/production specialist to join our growing production and fabrication team. The successful candidate is knowledgeable about various fabrication techniques used in traditional theatre, special events, and commercial/experiential installations such as escape rooms, haunted houses, theme parks, etc. They are also knowledgeable of theatrical lighting, sound, and rigging.

Work will happen out of the Kansas City office, with travel to customer sites, both local and out of town.

Basic Information

Classification: Full-time, Non-exempt.

Standard Hours/Week: 40-45 (approximate), typically Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 with rotating on-call weekends, but the schedule is dictated by the needs of the project and may include various shifts, long days, and extra weekends. Anticipated travel: up to 25%

Salary: $20-35 per hour - Starting wage is dependent on experience and qualifications.

Benefits: A to Z offers paid time off and optional medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, and long term disability insurance. Full time employees are also eligible for a discounted phone plan and a matching retirement plan.

Travel: Primarily local travel to client locations with up to 25% out of town travel.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@atozsupplyandservice.com

Job Summary/Essential Functions

While the Scenic Carpenter and Production Specialist (Specialist) may not be the most technically knowledgeable individual on site, they are ultimately responsible for the job and its outcome. They are responsible for using hand and power tools in the fabrication, set-up, and repair of rigging and supporting structures, per the job specifications and change orders. The Specialist must understand the scope of the project and bill of materials. They work with the salesperson’s plan and communicate the need for both company owned and sub-rented equipment such as tools, vehicles, ladders, lifts, etc. They communicate all needs to the logistics department using established procedures. The Specialist is responsible for the pull, prep, load, and delivery, as well as the return of, all gear, supplies, tools, and equipment. Specialists serve as the onsite point of contact for the office and must follow all internal departmental processes, including reporting the job status daily and as changes occur, including sending pictures. The Specialist works with, coaches, and directs the activities of other AtoZ employees and contractors to ensure the safety of all workers and materials while bringing the job to completion on-time and meeting Sales’ expectations. They may need to use existing tools and materials in new ways in order to solve problems. The Specialist is responsible for maintaining site safety for all personnel. The Specialist is expected to execute the job but may also coordinate, motivate, develop, and direct the activities of other people as they work. This position is required to record hours accurately using the company timeclock system. Must be able to work safely at heights and have a valid driver's license.

The job summary is intended to reflect typical duties and is not a complete representation of the position.

Qualifications

Proven ability to safely run, maneuver, navigate, and drive vehicles or mechanized equipment such as forklifts, personnel lifts, passenger vehicles, or box trucks.
Strong knowledge of set construction, event production, custom commercial fabrication, and/or theatrical technical direction.
ETCP Certification preferred.
OSHA10 Construction preferred.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the job summary above.
Valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work enthusiastically with a wide range of individuals to foster productive partnerships and relationships, both internally and externally.
Possess good judgment, sensitivity, analytical skills, and the ability to prioritize.
Must be tenacious, flexible, and possess strong critical thinking skills.
Have the ability to multitask, troubleshoot, and adapt quickly to change while exhibiting good humor under pressure.
Ability to work without supervision and to make independent judgments, while adhering to all departmental processes and procedures and communicating those decisions to all appropriate parties.
Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.
Able to perform all Essential Functions as described above.

Physical Abilities

Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your hands, arms and legs, and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
A steady energy level and a calm demeanor
Able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
Able to operate hand and power tools.
Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. without assistance.
Able to frequently climb and descend stairs and ladders.
Able to work safely at heights.
Able to perform all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Work Environment

This position requires employees to work in a wide variety of work environments including in extreme heat and cold, in unfinished buildings that are active construction sites with multiple hazards and may lack heating/cooling and/or running water. Loud noises, both sustained and sudden, are common.

Materials

Provide own steel-toed shoes/boots and replace as needed.
Provide and maintain own tools except: power tools such as Hammer Drill, Porta-Band and hand tools such as Bolt Cutter, Cable Cutter/Crimper, Track Bender

The Fine Print

Offers of employment are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. A background check will be conducted as a condition of hire, after an offer is made, and we reserve the right to conduct a background check at any time during the course of employment. Some clients may require a drug test.

A to Z is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status as a veteran, or ancestry.

Please note that job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair hiring and pay decisions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

How to apply (if not via Indeed): Send a cover letter (.pdf) addressing your interest in the position and a summary of how your experience has prepared you for this position - maximum of two pages in length - AND a detailed resume (.pdf) that summarizes your educational preparation and/or professional experience for the position. (If applicable, submit a .pdf design portfolio containing 12 to 20 images of your work or a URL link to samples of your creative work in lighting design, set design, and/or sound design, or examples of your fabrication work. This could include renderings, photographs, and/or CAD drawings, as appropriate for revealing your design.)