Colossal Shop Technician

Do you have excellent communication skills and a strong aptitude for hands-on work and problem-solving? If so, we'd love to have you join our team as a Shop Technician at our Colossal Media shop in Brooklyn, New York. In this role, you'll be an integral part of our operations, ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of our outdoor construction and maintenance processes. The Shop Technician plays a key role in supporting the team by performing installations, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety standards are met. The purpose of the Shop Technician is to:

• Serve as a support technician responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of shops, storage units, trucks, lifts, and rig equipment.
• Proactively assist all departments with construction and maintenance needs.

The Company:

Colossal Media, an award-winning Brooklyn-based company and now a subsidiary of Lamar Advertising, is dedicated to reviving the art of hand-painted outdoor advertising. Founded in 2004, we've grown into a premier creative partner for the world's largest brands, agencies, and artists. Our memorable campaigns build curiosity and amplify exposure through dynamic storytelling, redefining and elevating the out-of-home experience. Explore our website and Instagram to see our campaigns come to life, and check out this article from our friends at Better Letters for more insight. With a vision for rapid growth, we're looking for passionate individuals to help us make it happen!

Colossal Media is built on the craft of hand-painted murals. This craft has creativity at its core. Here we know that what fuels creativity is diversity. People from all walks of life work here at Colossal Media and all are not only welcome but are treated equitably within the Colossal Media community.

What you can expect from us:

• A 5 day (Mon-Fri or Tues-Sat), 10a -7p work schedule at our Brooklyn, NY shop
• An hourly rate of $24/per hour
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays, including President's day and Juneteenth
• A comprehensive 90 day training program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
• Hospital and Critical Illness and Accident coverage
• Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave
• Employee Stock purchase plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Shop Managers in maintaining cleanliness and organization of the shop, storage areas, walls, and trucks.
• Support Shop Managers with inventory management of all paint supplies, ensuring proper processes are followed, and accurately diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing paint systems efficiently and with attention to quality.
• Aid Shop Managers in training new hires in basic shop skills when applicable.
• Responsible for opening and closing the shop as scheduled.
• Professionally and confidently represent Colossal in all interactions.
• Be available on-site or on-call during designated work hours, which may include nights and weekends.
• Accurately document all work performed, including service logs, daily progress reports, inventory tracking, and shipping documentation.
• Drive company vehicles to customer job sites within the designated region on a daily basis.
• Assist with minor maintenance and repair tasks on grounds and facilities, including electrical work, carpentry, HVAC maintenance, and masonry repairs.
• Support minor repairs on trucks, lifts, machinery, and equipment, including oil changes, lubrication, fluid refills, tire inspections, structural adjustments, and brake maintenance.
• Contribute to minor electrical repairs and installations in the field as needed.
• Assist with wood and steel fabrication projects.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within the shop's system.
• Perform routine inspections of equipment and machinery to ensure production quality is upheld.
• Inspect and count deliveries and stock upon arrival, checking for damage or missing items.

Requirements:

Education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A current and valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of OSHA 30 hour Construction course.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in one or more of the following fields: construction, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanic, maintenance.
• Previous auto or lift mechanic experience preferred.
• Previous experience working from suspended scaffolds preferred.

Knowledge, skill, and ability:

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills; fluent in speaking and reading English.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude. Proficient in basic computer and smartphone applications, including internet navigation, Google, and Slack.
• Adherence to Colossal safety standards and compliance with DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to work from and transport ladders and tools to job sites.
• Working knowledge of basic construction skills, techniques, and safety procedures.
• Proficient in safely operating tools and equipment for outdoor construction and maintenance.
• Comfortable working and climbing at heights.
• Ability to document installations through photographs and written logs.
• Practical math skills applicable to construction and operations. Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

The Nitty Gritty:

• Naturally embody our pillars: Awareness, Curiosity, Leadership, Craftsmanship
• Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy

Please note: Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test! Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position.

Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email recruiting@lamar.com.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• This position is spent equally indoors and outdoors, requiring the ability to work in adverse weather conditions and climb to heights up to 100 ft.
• The physical demands for this position include heavy lifting (up to 100 pounds), extensive bending, pushing, reaching, seeing (with a focus on reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision), sitting less than 50% of the time, standing, stooping, talking, turning, walking, driving, and climbing.
• Nights spent away from home traveling are less than 10%. On-call shifts may be required.

Colossal Media is an EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans or any other State or Federally protected characteristic

SMS and Email Communications: By providing your contact information and submitting this form, you agree to receive email and SMS communications from Colossal/Lamar Advertising Company regarding job opportunities, hiring events, and career-related updates. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by emailing recruiting@lamar.com or replying 'STOP' to text messages. Your information will be processed in accordance with our privacy policy.

Disability Self-Identification: When applying for a job with Colossal/Lamar, you will be asked to voluntarily self-identify whether you have a disability. Please take a moment to watch this video for clarification on why we're asking for this information!

California Residents - Lamar collects personal information in the ordinary course of considering job applicants. This information may include, for example, name, address, phone number and other contact information, employment history and reference contact information, and any other information provided by an applicant to Lamar. By submitting an application, you consent to the use or sharing of this personal information solely for the purpose of consideration for employment by Lamar. Lamar will not sell this information.

#ColossalID #EarlyTalent

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)