About the job

Kentucky Office (Cincinnati/Northern KY Area)

SUMMARY: A full time position, responsible for assisting the Shop Manager with getting equipment where it is supposed to be when it is supposed to be there. This is a hands-on, detail oriented job where organizational skills are a must.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Supervision of in-shop crews and assisting with: sourcing and hiring, training in shop methods, and basic training on rental equipment.
•Supervise and assist the Production Shop staff with accurate pulling and thorough testing of all equipment before shipment.
•Accurate and timely shipping and receiving of all rental orders and sub-rental equipment.
•Maintain all rental shop equipment and work with the rental shop service assistant to facilitate the repair of damaged equipment.
•Assist the Rental Manager in maintaining an accurate inventory of all rental shop equipment.
•Maintain lamp and shop perishables (paint, cleaning supplies, quick clips, tape, and fog fluids) inventories.
•Primary transfer driver.
•Assist in training clients on shop equipment and setting up equipment demonstration for clients.
•Maintain a neat, orderly and safe working environment in the production shop.
•Assist with loading/unloading trucks for shipping and receiving (this includes shipments that do not belong to the rental department).
•Assisting other departments when necessary.
•Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

•A BA or BFA in theatre is preferred but not required.
•All of our employees interact with clients, must have excellent customer service skills, strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
•Must be highly organized, efficient, detail oriented, flexible and able to adapt quickly to changes and customer needs.
•Must have PC based computer skills (Microsoft Office).
•Two years of practical experience with theatrical lighting, especially fixtures and portable dimming systems; basic rigging and carpentry skills are helpful.
•Touring or “road house” experience is desirable.
•Good organizational skills a good.
•A valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required.
•Must meet all of the Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements for driving a commercial motor vehicles, including successfully obtaining and maintaining a valid Medical Examiners Certificate, within 30 days of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.