Scenic Arts Craftsperson, Sr.

Sea World•Williamsburg, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. 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! This role involves performing duties and responsibilities at a general level of proficiency with an understanding and demonstration of basic theatrical technical skills. Responsibilities include scenic painting and preparation of scenic elements and properties for all related events, troubleshooting, maintenance and/or repair of all scenic elements, properties, equipment and hardware, and supporting Park wide special events with set up and strike or scenic elements. Additionally, the role requires performing daily venue specific maintenance, operation, start-up and shut-down procedures, warehouse prep and maintenance, and other behind the scene duties for entertainment shows and/or events. All duties are performed as directed by leadership for the good of the department and park. Communication with fellow technicians regarding schedule changes, show changes, and other operational details is essential. The role emphasizes working as part of a team to increase productivity while providing excellent guest service, ensuring guest, personal and animal safety by reporting potentially dangerous situations, and maintaining park cleanliness, maintenance, and safety standards. A professional approach to the career, demonstrating consideration, tolerance, cooperation, reliability, and the ability to accept criticism is expected. Safety practices include adhering to SEA Best Practices and Rigging Standards, safe work habits, using personal protective equipment, passing a respirator fit test, and reporting unsafe situations. Compliance with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards, and adherence to all SeaWorld and departmental policies are required. Developing an awareness of guest satisfaction with the product is also a key aspect of the role.

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.).
Must be physically capable of lifting 50 lbs. or more.
Must be physically capable of working comfortably around water.
Must be willing to walk and stand for long periods of time in extreme weather conditions.
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 in 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.
Making use of available training, resources and opportunities throughout your career to develop and continue to grow professionally.
Practice safety as it pertains to SEA Best Practices and Rigging Standards and all other relevant industry guidelines.
Safe work habits including, but not limited to, the use of personal protective equipment, pass a respirator fit test, lifting and reporting of unsafe situations.
Willing to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards.
Adhere to all SeaWorld and departmental policies.

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 apply 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.

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.
Demonstrate respect for their fellow employees, performers and animals.
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.
Safe work habits including, but not limited to, the use of personal protective equipment, pass a respirator fit test, lifting and reporting of unsafe situations.
Willing to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards.
Adhere to all SeaWorld and departmental policies.
Develops an awareness of guest satisfaction with the product.