MARGARITAVILLE - SHIP-WIDE LIGHTING TECHNICIAN

Ismira; United States; Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation

Food on board

Wi-Fi for crew

Excellent tips

Crew career progression

Job summary

Margaritaville at Sea is seeking a Ship-wide Lighting Technician to install, operate, maintain and troubleshoot lighting across the ship, including the main theater, live performances, and special activities. You will ensure high-quality lighting while upholding safety and technical standards.

The role requires hands-on experience with theater lighting systems, time code, and effects, plus the ability to communicate with crew and guests.

Qualifications

• Good level of English language.
• Relevant ship experience is preferred.
• Ability to communicate tactfully with guests and crewmembers.

Responsibilities

• Operate the main theater lighting and laser systems for shows and activities.
• Maintain, repair, and upkeep of all lighting systems on the ship.
• Fixture cleaning, maintenance, and focus.
• Lamp and color media replacement and cleaning.
• Inspect safety chains, rigging and cables in all venues.
• Inspect laser, fog, haze systems and perform maintenance.

Skills

Theater lighting

Time code operation

English proficiency

Effective communication

Lamp & fixture maintenance

Tools

Stage lighting equipment

Job description

We are hiring a Ship-wide Lighting Technician for cruise company Margaritaville at Sea!

At Margaritaville at Sea our core purpose is to create and deliver fun and escapism. This drives all we do and is the heart of our decision making. As a valued member of our team, you'll contribute to providing an incredible guest experience every day of each cruise and in every way. You’ll also have opportunities to advance your career as we continue to grow. Your career path with us starts here

As a Ship-wide Lighting Technician, you will be responsible for installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all lighting systems throughout the ship. This role ensures high-quality lighting for theatrical productions, live performances, and special activities, supporting artistic vision while maintaining safety and technical standards.

Benefits to work on board Margaritaville at Sea?

• Cruise Line founded by former crew member


• Embrace the Margaritaville lifestyle and deliver the FUN


• Free accommodation, food and Wi-Fi for crew


• Industry leading Salaries and Benefits + excellent tips


• Focused on Crew Career Progression


• Great Crew Recognition Programs and friendly atmosphere


• Make Memories combining Work and Travel

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate the main theater lighting, visual & laser systems, atmospheric & pyrotechnic effects for all shows and activities either manually or on time code (depending on show/cue requirements).


• Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of all lighting systems in the main theater and around the ship.


• Fixture cleaning, maintenance, and focus.


• Lamp and color media replacement / cleaning.


• Replacement of belts, motors, logic cards, fuses, light engines, etc.


• Regular inspection of all entertainment lighting, including fixture rigging, clamps, cabling, and safety chains, in all venues around the ship where entertainment lighting is present, and immediately report any safety concern to both onboard management and shoreside lighting support.


• Regular inspection of the laser, fog, haze systems and perform their regular cleaning and maintenance (fluid and filter replacement, etc.) to ensure their proper functioning.


• Check and ensure proper time code distribution, network, rig functionality.


• etc.

REQUIEREMENTS:

• Minimum 21 years old


• Relevant ship experience is preferred


• Good level of English language


• Ship experience is preferred


• Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with guests, department heads and crewmembers to foresee and resolve problems and negotiate resolutions.

Join "Margaritaville at Sea" and embark on a career that offers not only the chance to grow professionally but also the opportunity to be part of a fast growing company that offers opportunities for advancement!

NOTE: Nationalities that we can process:

Last updated: February 20, 2026