Staff Specialist (E)

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$49,000–$55,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Background Investigation, Carpentry, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Document Set, Disability Accommodations, Employee Benefits, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Machine Tool, Machining, Metal Manufacturing, OSHA, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Pneumatic Tools, Production Specifications, Public Safety, Retail Management, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Technical Drawing, Theater, Theater Production, Time Management, Welding, Woodworking

LOCATION

Salt Lake City, UT

POSTED

12 days ago

Announcement

Details

Open Date
01/28/2026

Requisition Number
PRN44119B

Job Title
Staff Specialist (E)

Working Title
Lead Carpenter

Career Progression Track
UGR

Track Level

FLSA Code
Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No

Standard Hours per Week
40

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Shift
Variable

Work Schedule Summary

8-5 Mon-Fri. Some Weekends and schedule alterations as needed.

VP Area
Academic Affairs

Department
00072 - Pioneer Theatre Company

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
$49,000 - $55,000

Close Date
06/28/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
03/27/2026

Job Summary

The Lead Carpenter oversees the fabrication, assembly, installation, and strike of all scenic elements for Pioneer Theatre Company productions. Reporting to the Technical Director, this position guides the scenic build process from technical drawings to stage-ready execution, supervising shop carpenters and over-hire labor while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient work environment. The Lead Carpenter ensures all scenery meets artistic specifications, production deadlines, and University of Utah safety and operational standards.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
• Work performed in a theatrical shop and stage environment.
• Exposure to power tools, dust, noise, heights, and outdoor conditions during load-ins and strikes.
• Requires frequent lifting, bending, climbing, and extended periods of standing.

Disclaimer

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions
• Builds and modifies scenic elements using wood, metal, plastics, foams, and fabrics.
• Reads and interprets build plans to generate accurate cut lists, and material estimates.
• Assigns tasks to staff carpenters, over-hire workers, and interns.
• Assist with training developing technicians and interns.
• Enforces OSHA, University of Utah, and theatre-specific safety policies.
• Maintains tools, machinery, and shop infrastructure.
• Leads installation and removal of scenic elements during load-in, tech, and strike.
• Ensures rigging operations comply with theatre safety practices.
• Coordinates with production teams to deliver a standard of quality and maintain design intent.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences
• Experience working in a LORT or professional regional theatre environment.
• Welding certification or advanced metal fabrication experience.
• Experience supervising crews in a production shop.
• Familiarity with rigging systems and ETCP recommended practices.
• Three to five years of professional theatrical carpentry experience, including wood and metal scenic construction.
• Proficiency with power tools, pneumatic tools, woodworking machinery, and welding.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and construction documents.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs, work at heights, and perform extended physical labor.

Type
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.

Online reports may be submitted at

This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

About the Company

University of Utah

The state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, the University of Utah is the flagship university of the state. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs to more than 31,000 students (23,500 undergraduate and 7,500 graduate). The University is noted for its high research profile, its diversity of ideas and people, its stunningly beautiful setting and the warmth, friendliness, and collegiality of its faculty staff, and students. Imagine yourself working in a collaborative, creative, respectful environment where everyone’s contribution is needed and appreciated – University of Utah!

COMPANY SIZE

1,500 to 1,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Education

FOUNDED

1850

WEBSITE

http://www.utah.edu/