Entertainment Maintenance Technician Jobs

What you get to do:

• Setup and operate daily performances and special events as a stagehand, spotlight operator, lighting operator, audio operator or camera/video equipment operator
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair theatrical equipment
• Ensure assignments are met and department policies are adhered to
• Assist Production team with installations for new shows, special events or Consumer Events
• Work with Stage Manager to complete assigned daily tasks and complete project list items
• Perform theater/stadium opening and closing duties and daily systems inspections
• Monitor and take initiative to ensure assigned show area is 100% show ready, safe and clean at all times

What it takes to succeed:

• Ability to read and interpret lighting plots, schematics, and blueprints preferred
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license required
• Experience with industrial vehicles or watercraft, such as a high reach, forklift, scissor lift, barge, john boat preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook equal to business needs preferred
• Basic understanding of the following disciplines: electrical theory, basic carpentry, and handling/setup of pyrotechnic materials preferred

What else is important:

• Full availability on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is required.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat. Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors, and cold/heat temperature extremes
• Have good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally via headset
• Perform cleaning duties, including use of cleaning chemicals
• Ability to work professionally, responsibly and safely in a team environment
• Be comfortable operating computers and computerized control systems used in theatrical performances
• Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights, if needed
• Minimum 1 year experience working in a theme park/theatrical environment with specific training in at least one of the following areas: Lighting, Staging, Video, Audio or Equipment Repair (moving lights, pumps, motors, fixtures, pneumatics)
• Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
• Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Work a flexible schedule/hour based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays and some overnight installation shifts.