Lighting Technician Jobs

Position Overview | The Big Picture

The Lighting Technician is responsible for assisting in the design and installation of lighting equipment for events. This position is responsible for assisting with maintaining the lighting inventory and collaborating with production departments, Creative Services and the design teams to create lighting effects to fulfill a client’s vision within budget. This position reports to and receives direction from the Event Technology Manager, and may receive direction from the Department Lead, Director of Production, General Manager, Event Directors and the Creative Services team members.

Our Mission Values | Our Commitments

Each employee works together to strive to create the best event design and tradeshow company by:

• Showing that we care about each other and the company,
• Focusing on delivering quality, and
• Improving our communication,
• Highlighting professionalism thru personal excellence with shared passion, dedication, and commitment to client value.

Essential Duties | What You’ll Do – The Fun Stuff

• Works on the installations, operation and controls for lighting equipment for events and sample presentations. Dismantles installations as needed.
• Assists in coordinating technical and electrical requirements including: determining equipment needs and power loads. May draft light plots and the placement of lighting equipment.
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance of lighting equipment.
• Mentors other staff on proper light usage, handling, installation, maintenance and repair.
• May work with the FLEX system to manage inventory.
• Collaborates with Lighting Manager, Creative Services and other members of the creative team to provide innovative lighting design concepts; determines what plans are feasible with equipment available.
• May be required to program a variety of lighting boards including ETC and Grand MA families.
• Assists in maintaining department to ensure department is organized, safe and free from obstacles and debris.

Other Duties and Safety Requirements | There’s More!

• Completes all safety training as directed and within established timelines.
• Tracks and enters time and assigns hours and tasks to appropriate events and jobs in time and
• Mentors safe work practices to co-workers and team.
• Complies with all department and company safety guidelines, procedures, and rules.
• Assists in maintaining departmental workspace to ensure work is organized, safe and free from obstacles and debris.
• Interfaces professionally with all people, internal and external, in a kind and respectful manner.

attendance system.

• Completes all Human Resources and Payroll tasks and notifications through the Employee Self Service

Online Portal on a weekly basis, as directed and within established timelines.

• Assists in other departments as needed and directed.
• May perform other duties as required.

Qualifications | What You Need to Bring

• Knowledge of event venues a plus.
• Adept skill in operating lighting and electrical equipment.
• 1-3 years of lighting design experience, preferably in an event setting.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency required, particularly in Excel. Knowledge of event planning
• Detailed knowledge of electricity, lighting and related technical equipment required.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus.
• Associates or Bachelors Degree in theatrical production or related field required.

software, including IntelliEvent preferred.

• Ability to develop, read, calculate, and interpret pull sheets, pricing information, formulas, electrical

capacities and financial reports.

• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Works well under pressure with a proven ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced setting, and meet
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and follow-up skills.

deadlines and goals.

• Good knowledge and ability to use tools and equipment that may include: electrical wire, electrical
• Outstanding interpersonal communication and conflict management skills.
• Ability to tolerate long work shifts and work flexible schedules to include evenings and weekends.

testers, fuses, pliers, screwdriver, hand drill, tape measure, dollies, high lift, and 8 foot, 12 and 14 foot

ladders.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements | What it is Like in the Office and Shop

• Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, bend and reach during entire work shift.
• Ability to work with hands and arms during entire shift.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull 50 lbs. throughout the shift. Occasionally may move up to and
• Must be able to move and climb ladders without accommodation.
• Able to walk 50% of the work shift.

over 100 lbs. with assistance.

• Required to move between two buildings throughout the work shift.
• Must have 20/20 vision with correction.
• Must be able to tolerate cold, heat and humid conditions.
• Ability to handle fragile items safely.
• May be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals throughout the work shift.
• Ability to tolerate moderate noise.