Entertainment Technician (Audio/Lighting) - $15/HR

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation seeks a capable Technical Theater professional to support live events and performances in the park.

You will operate lighting and sound gear, execute cues, and troubleshoot equipment across shows while adhering to safety and park policies. Outdoor duties and tall-height work are required, with teamwork and reliability essential to success.

Qualifications

• Minimum Age: 18.
• Shifts are dependent on production needs.
• Knowledge of technical theater, including safety, audio and lighting systems, special effects, maintenance and repair.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for the length of shift.
• Must be able to work with ladders, scaffolding or lifts.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Must be professional, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and a team player.
• Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Operate a light board and audio console for shows and events.
• Perform shows on time and as directed by management.
• Execute cues set by production staff and management without deviation.
• Provide basic troubleshooting for sound, lighting and effects equipment.
• Involve in rehearsal and operation under production staff direction.
• Navigate around scenic elements in dark or tight spaces.
• Climb ladders and work at heights exceeding 35 feet; lift over 50 pounds.
• Maintain a clean, safe venue area including restrooms and storage spaces.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment safely with PPE.
• Assist in managing the House before/after shows and help guests with questions.
• Enforce park policies per handbook and SOPs.
• Wear park-uniform and provide black steel-toed shoes.
• Report unsafe acts to the Stage Manager immediately.
• Train new personnel as needed.

Skills

Technical theater

Theater safety

Audio systems

Lighting systems

Special effects

Maintenance

Repair

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Job description

Overview:

To support the technical aspects of live events and performances

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate a light board, audio console, special effects equipment for shows and special events in the park.
• Perform all shows on time and as designed by Full Time Management.
• Execute cue as set by the Production Staff and Full Time Management. The performance will not vary from the direction set during the production period throughout the course of the show’s run.
• Provide basic troubleshooting and maintenance for sound system, special effects equipment, lighting system, lighting fixtures or other technical components.
• Be involved in the rehearsal and operation of your respective productions under the direction of the Production Staff.
• Navigate in, on, or around scenic elements associated with specific production in potentially dark and restrictive spaces.
• Required to climb ladders and work at heights in excess of 35 feet and lift more than 50 pounds.
• Maintain clean and safe atmosphere in all areas of a specific venue. This may include, but not limited to sweeping, mopping, cleaning up trash, cleaning restrooms, and cleaning the storage/shop area.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment in a safe manner and utilize all appropriate Personal Protection Equipment.
• Help to manage and maintain the House before and after show, to assist guests with questions and to help clean the house in preparation for the next performance.
• Adhere to and enforce all park policies and procedures as outlined in the Seasonal Handbook and the Department Standard Operating Procedure Manual.
• Wear and maintain park issued uniform. Team Member is required to provide black steel-toed shoes.
• Immediately report any unsafe acts to the unit Stage Manager.
• Train new personnel as needed.

Qualifications:

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum Age: 18
• Shifts are dependent on production needs
• Knowledge of technical theater, including but not limited to: theater safety, audio and lighting systems, special effects, maintenance and repair.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for the length of shift
• Must be able to work with ladders, scaffolding or lifts
• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude
• Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others