Entertainment Technician | Full-Time | SeaWorld San Diego

United Parks & Resorts, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Park Tickets/Passes

Park Discounts on Food & Merchandise

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and

Vision Insurance

401K Retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Legal Assistance Plan

Job summary

SeaWorld San Diego is seeking an Entertainment Technician to support daily theater operations, perform as a stagehand and operator for performances and events, and assist the production team with installations.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least 1 year in a theme park or theatrical setting, and the ability to work with lighting, video, and audio systems. Applicants must be comfortable with heights and outdoors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a theme park or theatrical environment.
• Experience with lighting, staging, video, or audio.
• Ability to read lighting plots, schematics, and blueprints.
• Proficiency with computerized control systems and related software.

Responsibilities

• Perform theater/stadium opening and closing duties and daily systems inspections.
• Set up and operate daily performances and special events as a stagehand, lighting/audio/video operator or camera operator.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair theatrical equipment.
• Assist Production team with installations for new shows and events.
• Monitor show areas to remain show ready, safe and clean at all times.

Skills

Lighting operation

Audio operation

Video operation

Staging

Equipment repair

Blueprint reading

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

## Entertainment Technician | Full-Time | SeaWorld San DiegoApply: SeaWorld San Diego: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR135879At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us 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. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!**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 **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 **Compensatio**n: $19.50 per hourThe perks of the position:* Paid Time Off* Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes* Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance* 401K Retirement plan* Voluntary Insurance* Life Insurance* Disability Benefits* Tuition Reimbursement* Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts* Employee Assistance Program* Legal Assistance Plan**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.