On Call - Entertainment Technician - Carpentry

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Position Summary:

This position is responsible for performing the load in, set-up, operation, load out and maintenance of all types of staging, rigging and other related equipment to be used for all entertainment events.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing the load in, set-up, operation, load out and maintenance of all types of staging, rigging and other related equipment to be used for all entertainment events
• Unloads trucks and sets-up and tears down touring production elements (i.e. builds stages, sets up boxing rings, sets up basketball court, installs temporary ice rinks, etc.)
• Performs both ground, high rigging, and R-1 events
• Maintains, opens and closes elevated seating units in the arena
• Builds scenic elements for Entertainment and Special Events departments
• Inspects and maintains chain hoist inventory

Secondary

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fabricates and repairs metal parts by welding
• Drives vans and trucks up to 24 feet in length
• Operates fork trucks and lift equipment
• Assist with training programs
• Assists with any and all entertainment production tasks, as needed

Minimum Education and

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Three years of experience working with theatrical staging and rigging equipment, including computer-based systems
• Experience with rigging in an arena environment
• Must be able to work at 60' or more as a high rigger and operate equipment at 60' or more.
• Experience in theatrical carpentry

Competencies:

Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:

• Good communication skills
• Good organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Knowledge of AutoCAD software
• Create rigging plots with CAD software and Vector works.

Training Requirements:

• Knowledgeable in the operation of professional rigging equipment
• Must be certified in the operation of fork trucks, motorized pallet jacks, scissor lifts and boom lifts

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend and climb for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift and move all necessary equipment up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to work at heights greater than 60'
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with this job. Mohegan Sun reserves the right to make changes to the above job description whenever necessary.

Work Shift:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

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Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference in hiring. "Native American" means an individual who is a duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or any group of Native Americans recognized by the Mohegan Tribe, The United States of America, or the State of Connecticut.