Job Overview
The San Diego County Fair is seeking enthusiastic candidates who will assist with the creation of exhibits,
creative props and decorations for a variety of Fair program areas i.e. Theme Exhibit, Fine and Home Arts,
Culinary, Garden, Floral & the Farm. Main tasks include but are not limited to assisting in painting creative
projects and the creation of exhibits for the annual Fair. This is a seasonal/temporary position not to exceed
119 days.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Uses artistic skills to design and paint scenery and murals.
· Able to produce paintings in a variety of sizes, on a variety of materials, including large scale murals.
· Assist with the creation and preparation of exhibit designs, exhibit fixtures, and props
· Be proficient in the use of power equipment including drills, etc. May assist in the fabrication of sets or props
using recycled or lightweight materials such as foam or cardboard.
· Possessing excellent problem-solving skills are essential.
· Able to meet timelines and deadlines and able to manage resources for complex projects.
· Knowledge and ability to perform paint prep or simple repair tasks for project success.
· Responsible for the care and safekeeping of tools and equipment and keeping working area clean.
· Practices good physical work methods, utilizes good work habits, and meets established production
standards.
· Operates a variety of special tools/equipment (i.e. manlift, ladder, scissor lift, and/or electric cart) Forklift
certification will be provided if needed.
· Must be enthusiastic and able to handle occasional stressful situations effectively.
· Wears proper personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, googles) and always works in a safe work
environment.
· Must be at least 18 years old.
· Perform other related duties as assigned or requested when needed.
· Possess a valid driver’s license.
This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying
this position.
Qualifications
· Attention to detail a must
· Knowledge of art, fabrication, stage craft and/or related field.
· Excellent teamwork skills necessary
· Ability to work outside the normal business day/week as demanded by events and programs
· Ability to lift or move objects up to 30 lbs. safely necessary.
Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear.
Extended periods of standing and walking involved.
The employee is required to use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects,
tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move moderate to heavy objects, which requires frequent and proper bending.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Will work in a fast-paced, environment in both indoor and outdoor environments during all types of weather. The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud, particularly when working outdoors or in an exhibit
building.