Lighting/SFX - Entertainment Services Technician
SeaWorld San Antonio
San Antonio, TXThis was removed by the employer on 3/27/2017 7:30:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for daily show operations and ongoing installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of all Entertainment and Park wide technical systems as it relates to Entertainment.
Basic Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be physically capable of working at heights (catwalks, boom lifts, man lifts, etc.)., lifting 50 lbs or more, and working comfortably around water.
- Must be willing to walk and stand for long periods of time in extreme weather conditions.
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays
- Must be able to multitask while maintaining a positive attitude to ensure excellent guest service.
- Ability to obtain a SWSA driver's license in order to operate SWSA vehicles.
- Basic knowledge of tools related to the entertainment industry (i.e. screwdrivers, cordless drills, hand saws and wrenches).
- Knowledge of basic theatrical lighting and familiarity with electrics.
- Must have a want to grow as an individual as well as a member of our Entertainment Services team. Making use of available training, resources and opportunities throughout your career to develop and continue to grow professionally.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum One (1) year of professional experience as an Entertainment Technician or equivalent work experience.
- Knowledge of basic rigging, electrical practices such power distribution, soldering, wiring connection points on fixtures and use of conventional and LED lighting fixtures.
- Knowledge and experience in operating lighting consoles such as ETC, HOG, GrandMA
- Experience in performing maintenance on moving light fixtures such as Vari-Lite, GLP, Chauvet as well as experience in maintain and operating FX units such as Fog Machines, Snow Machines, & Confetti Canons.
- Working knowledge of light programming from basic patch through macro development preferred.
- Knowledge of advanced tools related to the entertainment industry, i.e. reciprocating saw, soldering iron, drill press and circuit checkers.
- Experience or have equivalent work experience operating and maintaining multiple venues simultaneously
Daily Job Function:
- Perform entertainment service technical duties at a general level of proficiency with an understanding and demonstration of basic theatrical technical skills.
- Troubleshoot needed maintenance and make minor repairs on lighting system, lighting fixtures or other technical equipment.
- Support Park wide events with install, operation and strike of audio/visual/lighting systems as needed.
- Perform daily venue specific maintenance, operation, start-up and shut-down procedures, to include, operating lighting board and follow spot. Specific needs vary by venue.
- Perform warehouse prep and maintenance and other behind the scenes duties for entertainment shows and/or events.
- Perform all duties as directed by leadership for the good of the department and park.
- Communicate with fellow technicians to share necessary schedule changes, show changes, and other details pertaining to daily operational duties.
- Work as part of a team to increase productivity while providing excellent guest service.
- Responsible for guest, personal and animal safety by bringing potentially dangerous situations to the attention of their leadership.
- Maintain park cleanliness, maintenance and safety standards through all assigned tasks.
- Consistently demonstrate courteous and professional behavior in all work aspects with all team members and guests. Demonstrating respect for their fellow employees, performers and animals.
- Develop a professional approach to the career and function as a team member showing consideration, tolerance, cooperation, reliability and the ability to accept criticism.
- Practice safety as it pertains to SEA Best Practices and Rigging Standards and all other relevant industry guidelines. Safe work habits including, but not limited to, the use of personal protective equipment, pass a respirator fit test, lifting and reporting of unsafe situations.
- Fosters a professional work environment displaying both team and individual contributions.
- Adhere to all SeaWorld and departmental policies.
- Develops an awareness of guest satisfaction with the SeaWorld product.
Opportunity for higher skilled position based on relevant work experience.