What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scenic Carpenter PT position at Historic Hudson Valley?

Job Description

With national visibility and local accolades as the tri-state area’s top source for robust and entertaining educational experiences, Historic Hudson Valley (www.hudsonvalley.org), Westchester’s largest cultural organization welcomes more than 300,000 visitors a year to our popular family friendly events including the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze.

Historic Hudson Valley seeks a seasoned scenic carpenter to join its event production team. The successful candidate will be physically fit, able to lift / carry 50 lbs. This is a part-time position based in Croton on Hudson, New York, with regular travel to central Long Island during the months of September - November. Some evening, weekend, and holiday-season hours at special events are required.

Primary Responsibility :

Assist in the fabrication of scenic and themed elements for Historic Hudson Valley’s public events.

Principal Duties :

Work as directed to cut, shape and build different sized elements, and to erect or assemble pieces, such as flats and plinths. Assist in the painting or finishing of the built elements.
Work from blueprints, sketches, oral or written instructions.
Develop and / or follow cut lists.
Use a variety of tools, processes (ripping, chopping, nailing, gluing), materials (MDO, lumber, light stringer), and equipment in completing assigned projects. Tools may include, but are not limited to table saw, router, drill press, nail gun, hand and power tools.
Participate in the ongoing inventory of shop supplies, alerting PM to low quantities of sheet material, fasteners and other necessary consumable materials.
Assist in maintaining the safety and efficiency of all shop operations.
Participate in the maintenance and repair of shop, tools and site facilities, as requested.
Participate in the transportation, installation, strike and disposal of scenery, including loading and unloading trucks.
May include limited travel to other sites in NY area.
Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

2-3 years demonstrated carpentry experience, preferably in theatrical, outdoor, and / or special event environments

Must be able to follow directions with limited supervision

Demonstrate a willingness to maintain high standards for a quality, safe, and supportive work environment

A clear driving license and incident-free record, plus experience driving a cargo van and landscape gator

All terrain forklift certification a plus

Work Conditions

Site specific work, outdoors and in warehouse

Exposure to changing weather conditions

Will include weekend, evening and holiday assignments

Daily physical labor

Work on uneven terrain

Possibility of travel to other HHV locations

Physical Requirements

Must be able to walk or stand on level, inclined and unpaved surfaces for extended periods

Must be able to lift / carry up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to crouch, crawl, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, lift in any direction for sustained periods of time

Must be able to grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow / knee and reach above / below shoulders

Must be able to sustain movement / motion of the wrists, hands and / or fingers

Must be able to perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly fingertips

Must be able to routinely climb / descend stairs

Must be able to read and interpret written material and instructions

Must be able to communicate (i.e. clearly express and exchange ideas) by voice and detect sound by ear (e.g. receive detail information and make fine discriminations in sound)

Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depths

Must be able to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.

Historic Hudson Valley values diversity and is committed to a workforce inclusive across race, gender, age, religion, and identity. Diversity is an integral part of our history and culture; honoring all voices of the past and present is central to our mission and our impact.

To apply for this position, please visit our employment page, : www.hudsonvalley.org / employment, create your profile, and apply.

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