Job Information
University of Utah Prop Artisan in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 09/25/2024
Requisition Number PRN39928B
Job Title Prop Maker
Working Title Prop Artisan
Job Grade C
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Summary
8-5 Mon-Fri, variable as show dictates
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00072 - Pioneer Theatre Company
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 16.50-18.50
Close Date
Priority Review Date
Job Summary
PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY , Utah’s professional regional theatre in residence at University of Utah, has an opening on our staff for a motivated, skilled prop artisan. The prop artisan fabricates and assembles props, furniture, and set dressing for theatrical productions from a variety of materials using the appropriate tools and methods. Prop artisan should also be skilled in prop sourcing. Upholstery experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Analyze sketches, blueprints (scale plans), and verbal instructions to determine the materials and equipment needed to build specified props for productions.
Assist in the organization, maintenance, and inventorying of prop stock with the aid of ladders, pulleys, Genie lifts while carrying 50 lbs.
Create props using appropriate tools such as hand and power tools, saws, industrial sewing machines, sergers, adhesives/fixatives, foam carving tools, pneumatic tools, metals, paint and texture products, and digital editing software (eg. Photoshop).
Assist in the execution of prop rentals.
Work within the priorities and limitations set by the Prop Master, Director of Production, Artistic Director, and Managing Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years previous prop making experience or related experience in scene design and construction; ability to read blueprints; ability to use hand and power tools; effective communication skills; and a commitment to provide excellent customer service required. Bachelor’s degree in Theatre or Theatrical Set Design or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) preferred.
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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