Entertainment Tech - Theatrical Maintenance (Full-Time Hourly)

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in San Diego is seeking a versatile stagehand to open/close venues and run daily systems inspections. You will set up and operate performances across multiple roles including lighting, audio, and camera, while troubleshooting equipment and ensuring safety and show readiness.

The role involves assisting the Production team with installations for new shows or events and coordinating with the Stage Manager to complete daily tasks and project items.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years old.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a theme park/theatrical environment.
• Teamwork and safety-focused mindset.
• Comfort with computers/control systems used in performances.
• Good oral and written communication; headset use.

Responsibilities

• Perform theater/stadium opening and closing duties and daily systems inspections.
• Set up and operate daily performances and special events across roles (stagehand, spotlight, lighting, audio, or camera/video).
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair theatrical equipment.
• Ensure assignments are met and department policies are followed.
• Assist Production with installations for new shows or events.
• Monitor show areas to stay 100% show ready, safe and clean.
• Work with Stage Manager to complete daily tasks and project items.

Skills

Industrial vehicles experience

Read lighting plots

Electrical theory basic

Carpentry basic

Pyrotechnic materials handling (basic)

Blueprints/schematics reading

Control system operation (theatre)

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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

What it takes to succeed:

• 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


• Possession of a valid state driver’s license preferred

Compensation: 19.50 USD Hourly

What else is important:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• 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


• Ability 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


• Be able 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.

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.