Sound & Light Technician

Muckleshoot Casino Resort • Auburn, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating and maintaining Casino AV systems, lighting, and VR Gaming. The technician will evaluate and recommend stage lighting and sound setups, act as an on-site supervisor during event setups, and integrate entertainment equipment with house systems. Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on electrical and mechanical stage systems, installing and integrating systems for Casino Operations, and monitoring distributed audio and visual content. The position requires demonstrating continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes while maintaining strict safety standards and promoting a positive work environment.

Requirements

• 2 (two) years of experience in the maintenance, and operation of electronic and digital sound systems, stage systems, and show lighting equipment in a casino, theater, or other large public assembly facility, supplemented by college level courses in audio/video, electronics or communications engineering required.
• Forklift, Scissor lift Training Certification required. May be obtained during first 90 days of employment.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of entertainment and AV systems supervision.
• Knowledge of Digital Sound Reinforcement with professional digital and analog audio mixing consoles linked to networked sound systems.
• Knowledge of computerized lighting programs on Avolites and Grand MA Digital lighting control systems.
• Knowledge required for the installation and maintenance of AV systems including management and operation of advanced RF technologies and stage lighting equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment including tools, test devices, and safety methods associated with such equipment for maintaining and testing complex systems.
• Knowledge of advance sound & light theory as well as application in real time environments skills.
• Knowledge of current OSHA requirement.
• Skilled in using complex Audio/Visual systems and computerized sound reinforcement through networked systems experience.
• Skilled in using Remote Midas Pro X and Yamaha M7CL Monitor Console linked through network to front of house position and remote iPad operation skills.
• Skilled in using digital light pre-programming for conventional as well as moving high end light fixtures.
• Ability to operate specialized equipment and tools, such as forklift, scissor-lift, and utility cart, utilized in the repair, and maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to load content into iView for video gaming devices.

Nice To Haves

• Installation and operation of BSS London Architect, Audio Architect, preferred.
• Experience and operation of AMX & Creston programming preferred.
• Dante level 2 certification preferred.
• Experience with fiber optic, Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6 RJ45 cable and networking limitations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates and performs requested adjustments and maintenance on Casino AV systems, lighting, and VR Gaming.
• Evaluates and recommends stage lighting placement and sound setups and acts as on-site supervisor for stagehands and other 3 party support personnel during event setup and performances as required.
• Integrates entertainment backline, electrical equipment, sound equipment, and stage setup with house systems as required under the direction of the Senior Sound & Light Coordinator.
• Makes frequent checks of equipment and performs preventive maintenance and emergency repair on electrical and mechanical stage systems including consoles, spotlights, electronic dimmers, closed circuit television, recording equipment, and related devices required by the Sr. Sound & Light Coordinator.
• Installs and integrates systems related to Casino Operations as designed, engineered, or approved by the Sr. Sound & Light Coordinator.
• Performs preventative maintenance of all audios, video and lighting related systems in the nightclub and Casino a directed by the Sr. Sound & Light Coordinator.
• Arranges for receipt and storage of advance show materials and operational supplies for the entertainment under the direction of the Sr. Sound & Light Coordinator.
• Monitors and manages distributed audio and visual content throughout the Casino.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Operates all aspects of Casino AV systems, lighting and entertainment under the direction of the Sr. Sound & Light Coordinator to include: Load in / load out, hotels, transportation, issuance of food coupons, rehearsal times, dressing rooms maintenance, set times, payment of entertainment and other duties as assigned.
• Maintains strict safety standards.
• Creates, maintains, and facilitates a positive and safe work environment; promotes positive team member relations and reports issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary at $29.49/hr. with discretionary performance bonuses 2x a year!
• Fully paid medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage for you and competitive premiums for your dependents.
• Complimentary meals and covered team member parking.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account options for health care expenses.
• Variety of additional voluntary benefits and retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree