Entertainment Props Tech - Tech 1

Overview

$22.50 / hour

America’s First Theme Park is looking for you!  Come join the team that brings some of the most exciting theme park events to life! From Boysenberry Festival to Peanuts Celebration, Merry Farm to Scary Farm, Knott’s is looking for talented individuals with knowledgeable hands-on theatrical techniques and comprehensive skills in in theatrical prop building and set dressing to join the Production Prop Team.

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding job? Interested in meeting people from all over and gaining skills that will last a lifetime? Then Knott’s Berry Farm is the place for you!

Working at Knott’s Berry Farm, you will have access to these amazing perks:

• Complimentary admission to Knott’s Berry Farm and all Cedar Fair parks
• Earn complimentary tickets for your friends and family
• Discounts at stores 
• Discounts on food
• Special events for associates only
• Building lifelong friendships 
• Resume building skills 
• Flexible schedule
• Employee recognition programs

Responsibilities

• Strike and properly store all show elements.
• Assist with mold making, foaming and fiber glass.
• Properly use approved chemicals and compounds while wearing the correct P.P.E
• Operate electric carts, forklifts, mast lifts, scissor lifts and articulating boom lifts. 
• Provide guest service according to Six Flags standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving directions.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Six Flags Safety guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision. 
• Meets scheduling availability requirements, including nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs. 
• Meets Six Flags' attendance requirements as outlined in Six Flags' attendance policies. 
• Adheres to Six Flags' Rules of Conduct including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Employee Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures. 
• Other duties may be assigned. 

Qualifications

• Practical experience in props fabrication, design, sculpting, or set dressing.
• Knowledge of industry standard techniques, materials, chemicals, compounds, foams, and adhesives
• Ability to read and follow design plans and concept art.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.
• 1 - 2 Years Related Experience
• At Least 18 Years of Age
• Professional theatre, corporate, film or TV Production