Sign Maker (Full-Time)

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

Compensation Rate: $15.00/hr

What you get to do: 

• Responsible for reproduction, installation and maintenance of all park signage and visual support.
• Work with the other members of the workshops team to maintain park quality and integrity related to signage and visual support.
• Work with outside departments to maintain park quality as related to signage and visual support.
• Assist in the development and training of sign shop personnel.
• Maintain a tidy and organized work environment (shops and storage).
• Deployment and installation of signage for all related events.
• Maintenance and/or repair of all signage, equipment, and hardware.
• Able to make small lay out changes to signs by using Adobe Creative programs.
• Assist with training and development of all lower-level sign shop personnel.
• Support park wide special events with set-up and strike of signage as needed.
• Practice safety as it pertains to SEA Best Practices and Rigging Standards and all other relevant industry guidelines.

What it takes to succeed :

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years of professional experience as a Sign Technician or other related discipline.
• Knowledge of design principles, print production and sign production.
• Ability to fabricate a sign and/or visual project from an approved rendering to installation with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and Roland Versa Works computer software programs required.
• Must be able to obtain a SWSA driver’s license, boom lift and forklift certifications.
• Must be able to pass a respirator fit test.
• Knowledge of advanced tools, building materials, and hardware (table saw, band saw, drill press, sanders, jigsaw, skill saw, routers, gravity feed spray guns and compressors).
• Knowledge of custom mixing and matching paint colors.
• Must be physically capable of working at heights (boom lifts, man lifts, ladders, and scaffolds).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time in extreme weather conditions.

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

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.