Entertainment Technician - On Call

Socket.dev; New Jersey; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Free Parking

Training & Development

Pay rate $40/hr

Job summary

Socket.dev in New Jersey is seeking an Entertainment Technician to set up and operate entertainment equipment for events. You will handle audio, lighting, staging and related gear, ensuring safe, reliable performance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, English communication skills, and prior hands-on experience with load-in/strike and equipment maintenance. This on-site position offers shift flexibility and a $40/hr pay rate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with load-in, strike and maintenance of audio/lighting equipment.
• Ability to work holidays, weekends, and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Setup, operation, strike, and maintenance of entertainment equipment.
• Inventory and upkeep of audio, lighting, staging gear.
• Collaborate with departments to meet event requirements.

Skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About the Role

The Entertainment Technician is responsible for setup and operation of entertainment equipment.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs, but not limited to, the following: setup, operation, strike, inventory, construction and maintenance of all types of audio, lighting, staging and musical equipment used in entertainment area/events.
• Performs additional duties as required by the Department

Essential Functions

• Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts and/or unusual hours
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Lift and/or carry equipment, scenery or supplies weighing up to 75 pounds
• Exposure to casino related environmental factors including but not limited to secondhand smoke, excessive noise and hectic environments.
• Climb a ladder or stairs
• Work at heights up to 50’ above the ground
• Maneuver scenery and supplies weighing up to 1500 pounds using pallet jacks, rolling carts or forklifts
• Drive a scissor lift
• Sit, stand, or walk for an entire shift, depending upon needs.
• Operate electric motors, hydraulic motors, “follow spots”, lighting control boards, sound mixing consoles, microphones, equalizers and other entertainment technical equipment
• Manipulate an electric saw, hammer, drill, screwdriver, pliers, wrenches, soldering irons, wire strippers and other hand tools.
• Able to work around loudspeakers, hazer and smoke machines, electricity and paint
• Communicate via telephone, radio and headset intercom system
• Bend and/or reach from ground level up to 6’ high
• Push and/or pull scenery or carts weighing up to 200 pounds
• Crawl 5 to 10 feet to get scenery setup up.
• Kneel to set up scenery

Required Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate in English (Read, Write, Speak & Understand)
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Previous experience in performing the overall load in, strike, inventory and maintenance of all types of audio, lighting, musical and stage equipment used in all entertainment areas required

Benefits

• Free meals while on shift
• Training & Development
• Free Parking
• Pay Rate:$40.00/hr