Master Carpenter, Claire Trevor School of the Arts

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu .

The School of the Arts is a national leader in training future generations of artists and scholars who will go on to electrify audiences in theaters, galleries and concert halls as well as in entertainment and technology-related venues. The skilled professionals in the carpenter shop are well prepared to meet the challenging and diverse demands of the campus community.

Your Role on the Team

Under supervision, incumbent will assist in the construction, painting and installation of stage scenery, stage machinery, stage lighting, stage sound, stage costumes, stage properties and peripheral devices necessary to the given setting and in accordance with its designed function within the parameters of a given production styleand instructional focus of the School. May assist in training student crews for shows and perform other duties as assigned.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required :

Be skilled in the use of standard stationary and hand tools including but not limited to : table saw, radial arm saw, miter box, skill saw, band saw, jig saw, MIG welder, pneumatic tools, drill press and sanders

A practical ability to read and interpret technical drawings and construction documents in order translate design concepts into safely constructed, stage-ready scenery, props, or other items.

Knowledge of safe rigging practices for theatrical environments, including fly systems and point rigging.

Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work at heights, and operate power tools and heavy machinery safely.

Be open and willing to and be multidisciplinary when needed across all production departments

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

Conditions of Employment :

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment :

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https : / / hr.uci.edu / new-hire / conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement :

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy .

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization