Salary: $14.76 – $18.45 Hourly
Location : 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Job Type: Part-Time Staff
Job Number: FY2301176
Division: School of the Arts
Department: School of the Arts
Opening Date: 08/25/2023
Closing Date: 12/15/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
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Position Announcement
Utah Valley University is seeking a part-time Scenic Charge Artist! Working under the supervision of the Shop Supervisor(s) or the Technical Director, employee will act as a project lead, executing the tasks from the scene shop supervisor in the support of productions and maintenance while training other part-time staff, student labor, and lab students.
Charge Artist will be (mostly) autonomous as far as scheduling. Charge will work directly with design to establish colors and techniques. Shop staff will help facilitate and assist as needed.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Builds scenery for the School of the Arts productions and rig scenery or other elements supporting performance events.
- Performs tool maintenance and supervises inspections on tools and equipment for the shop and performance venues. Performs necessary maintenance of equipment in performance venues. Encourages use of personal protection equipment and safe work procedures.
- Leads part-time staff and students in executing projects and trains part-time staff, student labor, and lab students in scenic construction methods, and the use of hand and power tools.
- Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency and four years experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to four years.
Preferred Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years experience in related field or any combination of education and/or experience related to the position classification summary totaling a minimum of 7 years.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
Knowledge
- Knowledge of basic construction practices and common building materials.
- Knowledge of basic hand tools and power tools.
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic, algebra, and geometry related to construction.
- Knowledge concerning the use of email, word processing programs, and calendaring.
Skills
- Skills in rough and finish carpentry. Skills in welding.
- Skills in interpreting construction drawings.
- Skills in both verbal and written communication.
Abilities
- Ability to work autonomously to complete tasks by production deadlines.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
- Ability to lead a team of 3-6 people in execution of projects.
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Utah Valley University’s dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.
Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible from the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:
- Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:
- Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)
- Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)
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What is your highest level of education?
- High School or equivalent
- Associates
- Bachelors
- Masters
- Ph.D.
- Ph.D. (abd)
- Juris Doctorate
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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
- 0-1
- 2-3
- 4-5
- 6-7
- 8+
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