Lighting Technician

Foxwoods Resort Casino; Mashantucket (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT is seeking a Lighting Technician to provide complete technical support for all entertainment events property-wide. You will install, operate, and maintain advanced lighting systems under the direction of the Lead Lighting Technician or supervisor.

The role requires working knowledge of theatrical lighting, computerized lighting consoles, and electrical concepts, with flexible hours including evenings, holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Requires 3–5 years of technical entertainment production experience or a related bachelor’s degree.
• Must be well versed in production/theater terminology.
• Must have working knowledge of theatrical lighting, computerized lighting consoles, and electrical concepts.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, reach and lift up to 100 pounds; operate heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete technical support for all entertainment events across the property.
• Install, operate, and maintain advanced lighting systems.
• Troubleshoot and assist in repair of advanced lighting systems.

Skills

Theatrical lighting

Computerized lighting consoles

Electrical concepts

DMX and sACN

Troubleshooting lighting systems

Production/theater terminology

Heavy equipment operation

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor degree in related field

Tools

DMX

sACN

Job description

MPGE
350 Trolley Line Blvd
Mashantucket, CT 06338, USA

Under the direction of the Lead Lighting Technician, assigned lead or supervisor the incumbent provides complete technical support for all entertainment related events property wide. Responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of advanced lighting systems. Must have working knowledge of theatrical lighting, computerized lighting consoles, and electrical concepts. Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends. Position requires frequent standing, walking, leaning, reaching and moderate lifting/carrying weights of up to 100 pounds. Ability to maintain a professional attitude while working under pressure and meet deadlines with a constantly changing event schedule. High school diploma required with three (3) to five (5) years of technical entertainment production experience, or a bachelor degree in a related field. Must be well versed in production/theater terminology. Ability to troubleshoot and assist in the repair of advanced lighting systems. Familiar with DMX and sACN data distribution methods. Ability to operate heavy equipment, such as boom lifts, scissor lifts, and forklifts.