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Install Monkey

Minneapolis, United States

Install Monkey leads systems installations for Monkey Wrench Productions. They are responsible for maximizing client experience and budget to help establish Monkey Wrench as a go-to installer in the local and national market while maintaining safety and efficiency on and off the Jobsite.  

Key Responsibilities


  • Attend Foreman/Construction meetings as required
  • Inspect all installation work periodically to assure company practices are being followed
  • Responsible for seeing that all foremen and technicians are complying with the company, state, and federal regulations and laws
  • Pull wire and terminate to plates, panels, and racks
  • Lace, terminate, and label rack wiring in equipment racks
  • Mount and rig AV equipment including displays, screens, projectors, speakers, cameras, racks, as well as lighting and rigging equipment, and stage drapery
  • Inspect, troubleshoot, test and correct your own work
  • Maintain clean working areas
  • Be cognizant of the Jobsite surroundings and immediately deal with any safety concerns
  • Company tool and equipment maintenance, including controlling and safekeeping of all tools, in the shop and on jobsite
  • Organize job box with gear necessary for the install and remove box at the completion of the project
  • Shop upkeep and cleanliness
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of current and new technologies with manufacturer reps
  • Manage vendor relationships by addressing product updates, product problems, and troubleshooting issues
  • Always strive to build customer relationships to develop business
  • Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications


  • Must have live event and/or field installation experience
  • Must be competent in lighting and rigging from an integration standpoint
  • Must have entertainment installation and construction experience
  • Ability to read and understand construction style documentation
  • Ability to manage shifting priorities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated, self-starter, personable
  • Be proficient in time management, extremely detailed and results-oriented
  • Ability to manage numerous assigned projects of various sizes
  • OSHA 30 certified, PMP certified a plus
  • ETCP Rigging or electrical Certification a plus
  • Great attitude and ability to learn and remain flexible and work well on a high functioning team
  • Extensive knowledge of theatrical systems including audio, video, lighting, etc.
  • Results orientated: proven ability to set, meet and exceed established goals
  • Proactive and creative problem solver  
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs
  • Work at heights on ladders, lifts, and stage grids
  • Physical ability to walk, crawl and work in difficult positions and areas

What We Offer

  • Flexible work schedule
  • 8 paid holidays per year (MWP is closed on these holidays) plus 10 days PTO starting
  • 401k with company matching
  • Health and dental insurance available after 1st of the month following six weeks of full-time employment start date
  • Local vegetables through Brown Family Farm CSA during the summer
  • Casual work environment
  • Office dogs
  • All you can eat banana Laffy Taffy