Seasonal Entertainment Maintenance Technician

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc. • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

As a member of our team, you will perform theater and stadium opening and closing duties, along with daily systems inspections. Your role will involve troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing theatrical equipment, including audio, video, lighting, and special effects. You will ensure that assignments are met and that department policies are adhered to. Additionally, you will assist the production team with installations for new shows, special events, or consumer events. It is crucial to monitor and take initiative to ensure that your assigned show area is 100% show ready, safe, and clean at all times. You will work closely with the Stage Manager to complete assigned daily tasks and project list items. Pursuing personal development of skills and capabilities for effective performance through ongoing training, project assistance, and independent study of each field is also a key aspect of this position. Lastly, you will be expected to demonstrate and encourage a positive-attitude work environment and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid state driver’s license required
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• 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)
• Ability to work professionally, responsibly and safely in a team environment
• Be comfortable operating computers and computerized control systems used in theatrical performances
• Have good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally via headset
• Ability to climb a ladder and work at heights between 6 and 65 feet
• Ability to stand, bend or kneel for long periods of time
• Be able to bend, reach, twist and turn with complete flexibility
• Ability to lift, push and pull 50 pounds
• Be comfortable working in theater and outdoor environments (dark/nighttime conditions, in/around water, in varying weather conditions)
• Be comfortable working around animals
• Be comfortable with exposure to noise and vibrations
• Ability to train on and properly use protective gear
• Be comfortable working around fumes/dust/odor
• Be available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours; i.e be able to work opening and closing shifts, as well as event rehearsal shifts

Nice To Haves

• Training or certifications for relevant installation, programming, or repair such as Vari*Lite, Robe, Elation, ETC (lighting); Christie, Panasonic, Daktronics, Blackmagic (video); Q-Sys, Shure, Lectrosonic, Dante (audio)
• Experience with industrial vehicles or watercraft, such as a high reach, forklift, scissor lift, barge, john boat preferred
• Basic understanding of the following disciplines: electrical theory, basic carpentry, and handling/setup of pyrotechnic materials preferred
• Ability to read and interpret lighting plots, schematics, and blueprints preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook equal to business needs preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform theater/stadium opening and closing duties and daily systems inspections
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair theatrical equipment including Audio, Video, Lighting and Special Effects
• Ensure assignments are met and department policies are adhered to
• Assist Production team with installations for new shows, special events or Consumer Events
• Monitor and take initiative to ensure assigned show area is 100% show ready, safe and clean at all times
• Work with Stage Manager to complete assigned daily tasks and complete project list items
• Pursue personal development of skills and capabilities for effective performance through ongoing training, project assistance and independent study of each field
• Demonstrate and encourage a positive-attitude work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED