Lighting Technician Jobs

LIGHTING TECHNICIAN

The Dallas Symphony seeks an experienced Lighting Technician to provide technical production

support with emphasis on performance lighting installation/operation, as well as maintenance

for performance lighting equipment and architectural fixtures for arts and cultural events at the

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Providing ongoing routine preventive maintenance, inspections, cleaning, and basic

• Providing electrical testing, as well as procurement/coordination of parts replacement,

• Assisting with maintenance and repairs of acoustic canopies, reverb doors, acoustical

• Providing lighting production support for concerts and special events, including: master

• Operating movable acoustic canopies, reverb doors, acoustical curtains, and rigging;

• Setting up and operating stage electrical equipment, special effects, audio, video,

• Providing other necessary technical support as assigned;

• Providing excellent customer service for performing artists, vendors, rental clients, and

• Assisting with maintaining accurate written performance lighting equipment inventory,

• Providing accurate written event reports to track stage labor, equipment inventory,

• Performing other duties as assigned.

Microsoft Office, Vectorworks, Hog 418, ETC & GrandMA lighting consoles, ETCNet2, DMX

protocols, Colortran, ETC and Lutron dimmers, ETC High End Systems, VL, and various LED and

moving head fixtures.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Three years of experience in installation, diagnosis, repair and operation of stage

lighting and related electrical or electronic equipment and AV systems;

• Experience with rigging, stage theater practices, various production equipment

applications, and venue facility maintenance;

• An understanding of typical requirements for a hall acoustically designed for live

symphonic music;

• The ability to work at heights up to 80 feet;

• The ability to lift 50 pounds above shoulders;

• The ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented

environment; and

• The ability to work various hours, including holidays, weekends and evenings.

To apply, submit your resume to [email protected] and include the job title in the subject
line of your email. No phone calls, please.

COVID-19 vaccination, including a booster, is mandated for all DSO employees, and proof of

vaccination will be required upon hiring. Valid exemptions are given in accordance with the law.

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual

orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. The Dallas

Symphony Orchestra is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable

accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

EOE- Equal Opportunity Employer