Carpenter​/Painter

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JR396
** Summary/Objective
**** Job Description
**** About the BSO
** Founded in 1881, the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is one of the premier orchestras in the world. The BSO is committed to bringing world class music and performances to the local and international communities. The key to our success has been our employees, from the musicians onstage to those behind the scenes.
** About the role
** Symphony Hall is a historical building established in 1900. This position consists of light to detailed finished carpentry on building features and assets as well as painting. Painting is not limited to touch up but may include patching and painting of damaged walls. Position also requires some flexible hours and assists with changeover in the main hall.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Carpentry includes but is not limited to designing and installing furniture, shelving, restoring damaged auditorium chairs, repairing doors, maintaining cabinets, and adjusting and installing door hardware. Attention to preserving the historical value and integrity of the building and its acoustics is critical.
* Perform general maintenance services for the building including but not limited to painting, replacing light bulbs, light plumbing duties, working with other skilled/ licensed technicians respectively.
* Familiar with work order system and preventative maintenance.
* Adding and adjusting fixtures and fittings such as door handles, locks, hinges, and closures.
* Provide initial review of building or system problems and suggests calls to outside maintenance service providers for specialized needs for maintenance or service.
* Provide labor for outside building services including snow and ice control or removal, and general exterior building maintenance.
* Some mandatory overtime may be required.
* Performs all other related duties as required.

CONTACTS:

All members of the BSO Staff and Orchestra.  All visitors and patrons to Symphony Hall.  Vendors and service providers to the BSO.
** Required

Education and Experience
*
* QUALIFICATIONS:

* Minimum of High School or Trade School Graduate.
* Five years experience as a general or specialized skilled laborer and/or graduate of a recognized trade school.
* Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
* Must be able to speak English fluently, foreign language skills a plus.
* Should have some knowledge of building code and OSHA.
* Neat appearance and an ability to interact with the public a requisite.
* Must remain calm in emergencies and be able to follow directions in stressful conditions.

Pay Rate Range: $27.60 - $32.79
* The BSO is an equal opportunity employer deeply committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). As such, the BSO
* * does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, as well as our own insti
** tutional EDI values.
* The Boston Symphony Orchestra gave its inaugural concert on October 22, 1881, and has continued to uphold the vision of its founder, the businessman, philanthropist, Civil War veteran, and amateur musician Henry Lee Higginson, for well over a century.

The Boston Symphony Orchestra has performed throughout the United States, as well as in Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, South America, and China; in addition, it reaches audiences numbering in the millions through its performances on radio, television, and recordings. It plays an active role in commissioning new works from today's most important composers; its summer season at Tanglewood is regarded as one of the world's most important music festivals;

it helps develop the audience of the future through BSO Youth Concerts and through a variety of outreach programs involving the entire Boston community; and, during the Tanglewood season, it sponsors the Tanglewood Music Center, one of the world's most important training grounds for young composers, conductors, instrumentalists, and vocalists.

Today the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Inc., presents more than 250 concerts annually. It is an ensemble that has richly fulfilled Henry Lee Higginson's vision of a great and permanent orchestra in Boston.
*** We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  The Boston Symphony Orchestra is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and encourages applications from female and minority candidates.**
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