Entry Level Finish Carpenter Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
06/19/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45409B
Job Title
Carpenters
Working Title
Carpenter
Career Progression Track
S00
Track Level
S1 - Entry Level Support
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
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
18.00 to 23.00
Close Date
09/19/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
07/19/2026
Job Summary
PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY, Utah's professional regional theatre in residence at University of Utah has an opening on our staff for a motivated, skilled scenic carpenter. This person should have a working knowledge of technical theatre and scenic construction including both wood and metal. Must be self-motivated, have excellent attention to detail, perform safe working practices, and execute tasks efficiently and accurately both individually and as part of a team. Experience with stage rigging, finish carpentry, and CNC fabrication is a plus. This is a full-time, seasonal position with no work available during the summer months, and includes a possibility of continued employment in future seasons. This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Responsibilities Essential Duties:
• Maintain clean and safe working environment
• Work as a team member while maintaining a positive attitude in times of stress.
• Construct scenery as directed by supervisor as specified by drawings, and in line with common theatrical practices.
• Completing projects on schedule with a high level of quality.
• Load-in and Strike scenery safely.
• Perform modification and maintenance of all scenery as directed by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Carpenter, I: Requires little to no related experience.
Preferences
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.
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