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Opera Carpenter

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Denton, Texas, United States

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Title: Opera Carpenter

Employee Classification: Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Music

Department: UNT-College of Music-Gen-134000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $16.00 an hour

FTE: 0.48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

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Department Summary

UNT College of Music is searching for a PT opera scenic designer for the opera season. This position works with the opera scenic TD and opera scenic designer to build, install and strike opera scenery

Position Overview

This position works with the opera scenic TD and opera scenic designer to build, install and strike opera scenery for our upcoming UNT College of Music opera season. All construction will take place in the UNT dance and theater arts scenic shop here on UNT campus under the supervision of the TD.

Minimum Qualifications

3 years experience building theatrical scenery for a collegiate or professional level program. Associates degree or higher in a related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must know how to read and interpret technical drawings for theatrical set construction. Must be able to lead a team of carpenters. Must have extensive knowledge of safety both in using all shop tools and in construction methods. This is a hands on position, so some lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, climbing of stairs and ladders should be expected in every shift

Preferred Qualifications

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

Includes interpreting technical drawings and cutting lumber as indicated.
Assembling/constructing set pieces using safe and secure methods.
Loading and unloading set pieces into a truck for transport across campus.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
Operating machinery and/or power tools.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.

Work Schedule

Work will take place several weeks in the summer before the fall semester begins, over UNT winter and spring break. Strike week will occur in April 2027.

Driving University Vehicle

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

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