Lighting Technician

Foxwoods Resort Casino; Mashantucket (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxwoods Resort Casino seeks an experienced Lighting Technician to support all entertainment events across the property. You will install, operate, and maintain advanced lighting systems while applying theatrical lighting knowledge and DMX/sACN data distribution methods.

Flexibility to work evenings, holidays, and weekends is required. You will troubleshoot and assist in repairing lighting equipment, handle heavy gear such as lifts, and maintain a professional demeanor under tight deadlines and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or bachelor degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years of technical entertainment production experience.
• Familiar with DMX and sACN data distribution methods.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as boom lifts, scissor lifts, and forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete technical support for all entertainment events property wide.
• Install, operate, and maintain advanced lighting systems.
• Work with theatrical lighting knowledge and electrical concepts.
• Troubleshoot and assist in the repair of advanced lighting systems.

Skills

theatrical lighting

computerized lighting consoles

electrical concepts

troubleshooting lighting systems

DMX & sACN data distribution

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

boom lifts

scissor lifts

forklifts

Job description

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.