Show Technician

Strasburg Rail Road•Ronks, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Show Technician is responsible for the daily setup, maintenance, tear-down, and general operation of all technical aspects necessary to facilitate the Strasburg Rail Road's shows and events. This role plays an integral part in making sure that each performance is audio-amplified and lit to the correct specifications as set by the Head of Entertainment. The Show Technician is responsible for operating and performing maintenance of technical equipment for the Entertainment Department. This is not a supervisory role.

Requirements

Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Provide a strong knowledge of all audio-visual equipment.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented.
Enjoy working with others and the public.
Availability to work flexible shifts.
High-level competency working with computers and electronic devices.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work weekends and evenings for scheduled events.
Ability to work for extended periods of time.
Ability to assist with physical show and event set-up and tear-down.

Responsibilities

Shows up for work on time.
Set-up, operate, and maintain sound and audio equipment, lighting, pyrotechnics, and more, for all shows created and presented by the Strasburg Rail Road.
File show reports, based on our main shows and micro-events, directly to the Head of Entertainment.
Arrive fifteen minutes prior to all actors to prep, set-up, and clean all performance spaces, prior to the performers' arrival.
Provides performer time calls including 1-hour, 30-minutes, 15-minutes, 10-minutes, 5-minutes, and "places" before every show.
Perform sound or equipment checks as necessary and check the attachment of cables and wires before each performance or event and likewise make sure that they are unplugged at the end of each day.
Set-up and tear-down all sound and audio equipment, stanchions, lighting equipment, etc., prior to and after each performance day.
Job functions include, but are not limited to, setting up and operating audio-visual equipment including microphones, projectors, speakers, sound and mixing boards, connecting wires and cables, and set-up and maintenance of lighting and pyrotechnics.
Report any technical concerns to the Head of Entertainment no more than 24 hours after discovery, to ensure proper communication and allow for timely solutions to any issues that may arise.
Maintains a close eye on the safety of the team and our workspace during their shift.
Serve as a mascot-handler at any time, as deemed necessary or scheduled by the Head of Entertainment.
Files weekly show and event reports.
Attends all general rehearsals, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, cover rehearsals, and brush-up rehearsals as scheduled, though they are all subject to change.
Complies with the schedule and requirements herein and set forth by the Creative Director of Entertainment and the Strasburg Rail Road in its Employee Handbook.
Maintains constructive and positive relationships with all contacts, internally and externally.
Demonstrates an aptitude and ability to perform job functions on a consistent basis.
Demonstrates the ability to respond to the needs and requests of others in a timely and professional manner.
Demonstrating flexibility in this role is necessary and should do so with a positive, can-do attitude, and a desire to give our railroad guests the best experience possible.
Exhibits the ability to provide ideas, opinions, constructive criticism, and information in a professional manner, while understanding that all authority and final decisions rest with the Head of Entertainment.
Receives critique, constructive criticism, direction, and if warranted, disciplinary action with a professional attitude.
Shows a willingness and ability to positively adapt to changing needs, priorities, and vision of the department and Head of Entertainment without hesitation.
Reports to SRC on time and performs job functions on time and in accordance with the show and event schedules.
Exhibits a high level of professionalism toward others and works well with the team.
Presents a clean and professional outward appearance in adherence to the requirements in the Strasburg Rail Road's Employee Handbook.
Consistently demonstrates creativity in any situation, shows initiative, and a strong sense of self-direction.
Consistently maintains all show and event equipment and provides a high level of performance in accordance with the essential duties listed above.
Maintains an ability to work uninterrupted, Thursday – Sunday, as scheduled, with no time off being granted during our Day Out With Thomas events and the Halloween or holiday seasons.