Lighting Technician

Sound Guyz Event Solutions, Inc.; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sound Guyz Event Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Lighting Technician to translate approved lighting plans into safe, reliable systems for concerts, corporate programs, festivals, broadcasts, and community events across Connecticut.

The role involves preparing fixtures, addressing power, testing equipment, supporting focus and programming, and operating lighting consoles when needed. This project-based opportunity may involve evenings, weekends, load-in, show operation, and shift changes in Hartford

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of DMX, fixture addressing, power distribution, and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to read lighting paperwork and follow safe overhead-work procedures.
• Comfort with ladders or lifts when properly trained and authorized.
• Reliable availability for event schedules and physically active work.
• Clear communication and careful equipment handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and install fixtures, distribution, control, accessories, and cabling.
• Address, test, focus, and troubleshoot lighting and approved event-effects equipment.
• Follow plots, circuit schedules, patch sheets, and direction from the designer or lead.
• Maintain tidy cable paths and safe work zones during load-in and operation.
• Inspect, clean, and return equipment in show-ready condition.

Skills

DMX

Fixture addressing

Power distribution

Troubleshooting

Job description

About Sound Guyz Event Solutions, Inc.

Sound Guyz provides professional audio, video, lighting, staging, installation, and event-production services from Hartford, Connecticut. Our crews support concerts, corporate programs, festivals, broadcasts, and community events throughout Connecticut and regional markets.

Position Overview

The Lighting Technician turns approved lighting plans into a safe, clean, and reliable system. This role prepares fixtures, installs data and power, addresses and tests equipment, supports focus and programming, operates follow spots or lighting consoles when assigned, and responds quickly to faults during rehearsals and shows.

What you will do

• Prepare and install fixtures, distribution, control, accessories, and cabling.
• Address, test, focus, and troubleshoot lighting and approved event-effects equipment.
• Follow plots, circuit schedules, patch sheets, and direction from the designer or lead.
• Maintain tidy cable paths and safe work zones during load-in and operation.
• Inspect, clean, and return equipment in show-ready condition.

What we are looking for

• Working knowledge of DMX, fixture addressing, power distribution, and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to read lighting paperwork and follow safe overhead-work procedures.
• Comfort with ladders or lifts when properly trained and authorized.
• Reliable availability for event schedules and physically active work.
• Clear communication and careful equipment handling.

Work Arrangement

This is an active, project-based opportunity with Sound Guyz Event Solutions, Inc., based in Hartford, CT. Assignments support events throughout Connecticut and regional markets. Scheduling, travel, and project details vary by assignment and may include evenings, weekends, load-in, show operation, and strike.

Sound Guyz Event Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for employees and applicants.