Carpet Technician - Drape Kings : Job Details

Join the kingdom! By raising the standard, we turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. With over 30+ years in the Event Industry, Drape Kings has cemented itself as the premier live event services provider! We are excited to bring together the best Carpet Technician in the business to help continue our mission of Raising the Standard in the Special Events Industry! Responsibilities: As a Carpet Technician you know that every day is different, which is why you need to know how to: Join and seam edges of carpet by tape or ironCut and trim carpet to fit along wall edges, openings, and projectionsPlan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing seams for best appearanceReview ground plans or specifications to determine work requirementsMeasure work site dimensionsEstimate material requirements for installsShould be comfortable working with tools and have good math, planning and visualization skillsPerform other tasks as assignedBinding edges of carpet using binding machinePerforming weekly InventoryCatalog carpet remnants with Dye logReliable and consistentQualifications: We hire people, not resumes. But we also expect excellence, which is why we require: 3- 5 years of Carpet ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED).Experience with handling tools.Able to observe safety and security procedures and report any potentially unsafe conditions.Computer literateWhat we offer: Competitive PayMedical, dental and vision insurance401K w/ Company MatchCompany sponsored Life InsuranceGenerous paid time off6 Paid Holidays, including two floating holidaysEmployee DiscountsWhy Work for Drape Kings: You are creative and enjoy fast paced environments. You are seeking a company where you can be heard, and bring your creativity to life through the work that you do. You are customer centric and thrive in an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment. You love to work with a client roster of exceptional companies and brands. We offer excellent benefits including 401k with company matching. ABOUT: Drape Kings is a nationwide event services specializing in rental and manufacturing of pipe and drape equipment, as well as AV-Drop Modular Backdrop Systems, primarily for live events. Along with full-service installation, other theatricals include Kabuki Reveals, traveler tracks, Step and Repeats, event carpet, and many related scenic elements. With the core business in the event pipe and drape arena, projects can range from basic drape masking to revealing a building facade. The more recent addition of the globally accepted AV-Drop System allows Drape Kings to offer complete event solutions. If you are looking outside of the box for a company that provides essential components for event environments, look no further. That's what we do. From a new product announcement to large entertainment productions, event, drape is more than likely part of the package. As we like to say, if it's happening, we're there. Drape Kings currently has offices in the New York City, Washington DC and Chicago metro areas while servicing events across the country. www.drapekings.com Equal Opportunity: It is the policy of Drape Kings to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status regarding public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Drape Kings will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.