Theatrical Services Technician | Seasonal | Sesame Place California

SeaWorld•San Diego, CA

3d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

SEASONAL POSITION Join us at Sesame Place and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today! What you get to do: Perform theater/stadium opening and closing duties and daily systems inspections Setup and operate daily performances and special events as a stagehand, spotlight operator, lighting operator, audio operator or camera/video equipment operator Troubleshoot, maintain and repair theatrical equipment 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 it takes to succeed: 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 Compensation: 17.75 USD Hourly What else is important: Training or certifications for relevant installation, programming, or repair such as VariLite, 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 Availability: This is a seasonal role During the peak season, must have 5 days of unrestricted availability, to include the weekends You must be able to work varied schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays The Sesame Place season runs from March 2026 through Labor Day 2026, with onboarding and all required training to be completed prior to the start of the season. Hours my fluctuate based on business need; may be scheduled up to 40 hours weekly. Starting Base Pay: The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as: FREE park admission Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc. Scholarship opportunities Exclusive employee events and giveaways EEO Employer: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS. United Parks & Resorts is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. We’re also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We’re always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals for a variety of roles throughout our organization.

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 VariLite, 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
Setup and operate daily performances and special events as a stagehand, spotlight operator, lighting operator, audio operator or camera/video equipment operator
Troubleshoot, maintain and repair theatrical equipment
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