Senior Scenic Arts Craftsperson, Sr, Part-Time, SeaWorld San Diego

$52,416 - $52,416/Yr

Seaworld Entertainment - San Diego, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

San Diego, CA

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries

About the position

The Senior Scenic Arts Craftsperson at SeaWorld San Diego is responsible for performing a variety of scenic arts tasks, including painting, maintenance, and preparation of scenic elements for events. This part-time role requires a blend of technical skills and teamwork to ensure the safety and satisfaction of guests while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and professionalism in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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 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.

Benefits

• 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