Entertainment Technician – Scenic Carpenter

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Position Summary

This position is responsible for responsible for assisting the Event Design Shop team in the construction of scenic elements for events at Mohegan Sun. The following disciplines are all welcome with our Event Design Shop Team; framing, advanced woodworking, welding, scenic painting, sewing, and low voltage wiring, and other related disciplines.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities Includes But Not Limited To

• Responsible for the construction of scenic décor for ballroom events, promotional displays, and casino decoration within one or more of the following disciplines: Scenic Carpentry, Cabinetry/Finish Carpentry, Welding, Sewing, Scenic Painting, Commercial Painting, Props Lighting/Electrical
• Participates in the packing, shipping, installing and striking of all scenery around the property
• Reads and executes work based on construction drawings, renderings, blueprints, paint elevations, etc.
• Adheres to shop safety protocols and maintains a clean working environment
• Comes to work with a willingness to learn and collaborate with others
  
  

Secondary Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists the Sports and Entertainment team with load in and load out of equipment for events throughout the property at locations such as, but not limited to, the Mohegan Sun Arena, Wolf Den, Cabaret, and marketing events
• Operates lift equipment as needed
  
  

Minimum Education And Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Four years of professional experience working with theatrical staging and design or a related field
  
  

~OR~

• A bachelor’s degree in technical theater or a related field
• Knowledge of reading and comprehending scenic renderings and designs is preferred
• Knowledge of theatre lighting, set design, and sound systems is preferred
• Understanding of basic electrical and mechanical systems is preferred
• Able to work independently and as a part of a team
• Must be able to work safely at 60’ or more
  
  

Competencies: Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:

• Good communication skills
• Good organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge and safe operation of the equipment used throughout the property
• Proficient in the use of hand and power tools
• Tie theatrical and rigging knots such as bowline, clove hitch, figure eight
  
  

Training Requirements

• Certification in the operation of fork trucks, motorized pallet jacks, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and 24’ box trucks
• Completion of Mohegan Sun Safety training to safely operate large power tools in the Event Design Shop such as Saw Stop Table Saw, Sliding Compound Miter Saw, Band Saw, Welder, Planer, CNC Router, etc.
• Must be willing to learn multiple disciplines of construction and finish work
• May be expected to learn drafting for Sketch Up Pro and Easel software
  
  

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend and climb for extended periods of time
• Must be able to climb and work at heights that may exceed 60 feet
• Must be able to lift and move all necessary equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours
• Must use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in a shop environment.
  
  

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

On Call

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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.