Job Description
Job Title: Scenic Carpenter / Finish Carpenter (OSHA 30 + SST Required)
Location: NYC Metro Area (NY, NJ, CT)
Pay: $37.00 – $42.00 per hour (based on experience & certification level)
Type: Freelance, Project-Based | Part-Time
Who We Are
Odeum Labor Services (OLS) is a national provider of skilled labor for live events, theater, immersive experiences, and experiential builds. Founded through the merger of Mind the Gap Labor Services and TINC Productions, we bring more than 30 years of expertise to every project.
In the NYC Metro Area, our crews support everything from theatrical builds and concerts to large-scale marketing activations, corporate events, and immersive experiences. We install scenic and technical elements such as staging, lighting, sound, temporary structures, event furniture, and branded environments.
At OLS, we believe projects succeed when crews are respected, fairly paid, and properly supported. Our in-house project managers handle logistics and communication — so our freelance professionals can focus on delivering exceptional work on-site.
We don’t just fill shifts. We build crews.
Responsibilities
Build and install scenic and finished elements per drawings and plans
Execute precision carpentry for cabinets, molding, doors, and trim
Operate hand and power tools safely; work with wood, veneer, steel, and other materials
Read schematics, troubleshoot issues, and adapt on-site as needed
Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work area
Detailed Skill Sets (Preferred)
Cabinet building, drawer/door installation, and hinge/lock placement
Onsite fabrication, molding layout, and setup
Veneer and hardwood finishing techniques
High-end prep work for painting (filling, sanding, refinishing)
Repairing laminate/veneer chips or scratches without damaging finish
Estimating material needs and communicating hardware requirements
Problem-solving when prefabricated elements don’t fit as expected
Reading drawings/schematics and executing with precision
What You’ll Need
3+ years professional carpentry experience (scenic, theatrical, or finish work preferred)
Proficiency with hand and power tools, with a focus on safe use and proper handling
Reliable transportation to and from job sites across the NYC Metro Area
Professional attitude and reliability on-site
OSHA 30 + NYC SST certification (required for NYC job sites)
Additional certifications (forklift, aerial lift, rigging) a plus
Why Work With Odeum?
Competitive pay $37.00 – $42.00/hr (based on experience & certifications)
Clear, straightforward scheduling and communication
Support from a management team that’s worked on-site themselves
Ongoing opportunities across the NYC Metro Area
Apply Today
Email your resume and availability to Jobs@OdeumLabor.com
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Job Type: Part-Time, Freelance (Local NYC Metro Area work only – no tours, travel, per diem, or housing provided)
Experience:
Scenic/Finish Carpentry: 3 years (Preferred)
Event/Theatre setup: 3 years (Preferred)
Hand & power tools: 3+ years safe use and proper handling
Work Location: In person (NYC Metro Area – NY, NJ, CT)
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