Rentals Assistant

Chicago Scenic is looking to hire an assistant in our rentals department. 

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all safety warnings and guidelines and maintain a safe working environment
• Pull steel deck, handrails, and other components for each rental contract
• Accurately count all assembly pieces to complete order accurately and efficiently
• Ability to come early or stay late to help fulfill orders.  
• Attend onsite work calls and installation calls to supervise rental install
• Learn the rentals software and check out rental items correctly
• Ensure trucks are loaded safely
• Help with other shop tasks when time allows 
• Assist in rental maintenance and upkeep
• Ability to prioritize multiple jobs
• Any additional tasks as requested by the Rentals Manager

Qualifications:

• Good knowledge of English
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to problem solve in thoughtful and effective ways

Education/Experience:

• Experience operating a forklift a plus
• Two-plus years of professional experience in a regional theatre, commercial scene shop, or similar environment preferred
• Valid Driver License
• Experience operating a CNC machine a plus

 Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform and pass a fit test for a respirator
• Standing for prolonged periods, climbing, pulling, and lifting objects weighing fifty pounds or less
• Sporadic overtime and travel for job related installs, strikes, or necessary tasks
• Some work on weekends and evening hours, as necessary
• Vigorous activity as needed for loading and shuffling scenery or servicing equipment

Please send your resume and salary requirements to hr@chicagoscenic.com.