Theater Dresser

What you get to do as a Theatrical Services Technician (Dresser) at Busch Gardens Williamsburg:

Youll take on a variety of responsibilities in order help facilitate the Entertainment Departments growing event and show schedule. You will:

• Participates as an integral contributor to the Entertainment Costuming Department.
• Executes Park Show and Event Laundry Projects as assigned. Including all laundry processes and deliveries. Maintaining shoe repair process and supplies. Daily costume deliveries.
• Collaborates with Entertainment Production/Operations Theatrical Services and Theming teams to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Works with outside Costuming and Crafts contractors as assigned.
• Works with the Costuming request process. Assists with fabric stocking.
• Works with the Costuming Project timelines to ensure park and departmental goals and objectives are obtained.
• Schedules are flexible. Black-out dates must be met.
• Works with Costuming supplies equipment and systems including shoe inventories laundry and dry cleaning procedures and counts.
• Maintains the quality assurance of the Costuming product and support areas. Including the fabric storage facility.
• Follows department and park safety guidelines including the proper use of PPE.
• Participates in the Costuming department training programs.
• Participates in other duties as assigned that support park and departmental goals and objectives including sewing as needed.

What it takes to succeed:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 3 years working experience in clothing laundry wardrobe and costuming preferred.
• Theme park experience preferred.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Experience with:
  • Laundry supplies and equipment
  • Costume materials
  • Costume shop equipment
  • Shoes and shoe repair equipment
  • Costume shop hand tools

What else is important:

• Able to lift push pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights if needed
• Perform the following physical activities: kneeling squatting bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead reach overhead simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
• Able to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather to include extreme heat. Position may be exposed to fumes dust odors and cold/heat temperature extremes
• Perform cleaning duties including use of cleaning chemicals
• Work a flexible schedule/hour based on business need to include opening mid- and closing shifts; nights weekends and holidays
• Flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities

Compensation: $16.50 an hour

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE RACE COLOR RELIGION SEX NATIONAL ORIGIN SEXUAL ORIENTATION PREGNANCY GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.