Entertainment Technician

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.•Tampa, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Entertainment Technician is responsible for the installation, operation, and strike of all Entertainment Department shows and events. This role involves providing theatrical support, performing scene shifts, managing props, assisting with special effects, and ensuring the quality standards of assigned tasks, special events, and show positions. The technician will also troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on scenic elements, sound and lighting systems, and other technical components. A key aspect of this role is maintaining park cleanliness, safety standards, and demonstrating strong communication, teamwork, and professionalism.

Requirements

Must submit a resume to be considered.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Willing to be trained to operate vans, trucks (non-CDL), and lifts.
A minimum of 2 years general experience in a theatrical environment as a technician.
Knowledge of technical theater, including theatrical rigging, theater safety, audio and lighting systems, special effects, video, theatrical scenery and drapery, set decorating, scenic and prop construction, maintenance and repair.
Timeline of general experience must be detailed on resume.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule with no set days off, including early mornings/days/evenings/late nights/overnights/weekends/holidays.
Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
Hands-on capability to operate technical equipment and troubleshoot technical problems.
Must be able to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods up to four hours, several times per-shift.
Ability to stand, bend, or kneel for long periods of time.
Ability to bend, reach, twist, and turn with complete flexibility.
Requires lifting/pushing/pulling a minimum of 50 pounds several times throughout a scheduled shift, including overhead lifting.
Must be able to climb 60 stairs multiple times per day or ladder up to 40ft.
Must be able to operate mechanical equipment including handheld power devices and table-mounted power tools.
Must be willing to be trained to operate trucks (non-CDL) and lifts.
Must be able to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions including bright, dark, or tight locations, wet, cold, high humidity, or extreme heat environments.
Employees must be clean shaven for P95 or N95 respirator mask fit testing as needed.
Employees are required to shave as needed to perform this type of work.

Nice To Haves

College degree in Theatre or related discipline, or equivalent related certification or documentation of experience.
Ability to work at a height of 80 feet is preferred.
Valid driver license preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all assignments and responsibilities for an Entertainment Technician, including warehouse & event prep, stagehand, spotlight operator, light board operator, audio operator, special effects, assisting with puppets, and costume dressing changes.
Assist with the install, operation, and strike of all Entertainment shows and events.
Provide theatrical support assistance to outside vendors/contractors.
Perform scene shifts, props changes, assist with puppeteer, costume changes, special effects, and provide theatrical support assistance to vendors/contractors.
Perform daily operational duties to assist the department, including covering open positions, communicating show and schedule changes, and sharing information with co-workers and management.
Troubleshoot needed maintenance and make minor repairs on scenic elements, sound system or lighting system, lighting fixtures, or other technical components.
Maintain quality standards through assigned tasks, special events, and show positions.
Demonstrate strong communication skills, respect for others, a positive attitude, and teamwork.
Maintain park cleanliness, maintenance, and safety standards.
Provide technical support and service for all departmental needs.
Perform other functions as directed by management for the good of the Department and Park.