Touring Carpenter Jobs

Division: All Access Staging

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Type: Temporary

Pay Type: Bi-weekly

Pay Range: $350 - $650 per day based on experience level

Summary:

A Touring Carpenter’s role is to execute the build of staging equipment, per the Company’s specifications, under the direction of the Tour Production. All Access supports tours throughout the year, and we are seeking to expand our network of pre-qualified and talented individuals who are interested in filling Touring Carpenter positions as they arise. Would you like to be part of our network?

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in troubleshooting staging equipment
• Take direction and communicate effectively with the head carpenter and production personnel
• Anticipate critical needs of the team and be proactive
• Operate and care for stage areas in a safe, clean manner
• Utilize technical design documents in the construction of staging and equipment
• Operate within standard operating and safety procedures
• Perform the load-in & out of staging equipment at all tour venues
• Maintain all staging equipment to ensure that it remains in proper working order at all times
• Conform to policies/procedures set forth by production or venue
• Interface with client representation with professionalism and patience
• Act as team player, supporting the team to ensure the staging equipment is installed safely and quickly at each venue
• Adhere to general OSHA safety standards, including fall protection, required PPE, and safe operation of heavy equipment

Qualification Requirements:

• Strong verbal communication skills and professionalism mandatory
• May be required to participate in lifting staging decks, crowd control barricades, trussing, and associated peripherals
• Willing to travel extensively in the US and internationally
• OSHA 10 certification a plus but training and certification will be provided to the right candidate
• Existing knowledge of staging equipment or eagerness to learn how to utilize, troubleshoot and maintain staging equipment
• Some touring or event production experience required
• Proficiency with basic tools
• Strong adherence to safety standards
• Clean and neat appearance
• Basic computer/smartphone literacy

Physical Demands and Abilities:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Visual abilities include close vision and the ability to focus
• Must be able to follow direction
• Ability to work with small hand and power tools
• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Ability to regularly lift 50 – 75 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• A positive attitude and punctuality are a must

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.