Production Technician I

Viejas Casino & Resort; Alpine (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading entertainment venue as a Production Technician! In this role, you'll be at the heart of special events, providing essential support for lighting, sound, and media production. You'll work behind the scenes to create unforgettable experiences, ensuring that every detail is perfect. From setting up audio systems to operating advanced lighting and laser projection equipment, your skills will shine in a fast-paced, exciting environment. If you're passionate about production technology and enjoy working in a collaborative atmosphere, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact in the entertainment industry.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hand and power tools, testing equipment, and production technology.
• Basic math skills and ability to read maintenance manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance on production equipment and assist with event setups.
• Operate lighting, audio, and video equipment for events while ensuring safety.

Skills

Hand tools usage

Power tools usage

Testing equipment

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Basic mathematics

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

California driver’s license

Tools

Lighting equipment

Audio systems

Video recorders

Laser projection systems

Fireworks systems

Job description

Production Technician is responsible for providing support for special events conducted on Viejas property, at offsite venues, and/or on the Reservation. Provides assistance with delivering and operating production equipment including lighting, sound, media production equipment, laser projection systems, pyrotechnic controls, stage design and trimming.

CORE SCOPE OF POSITION

• Conducts preventive maintenance checks on technical production equipment. Identifies problems and repairs or replaces equipment as needed.
• Transports, installs, and connects entertainment electrical distribution systems to include multi-cable, socapack, distro boxes and set generators to power and operate entertainment production equipment.
• Reviews the work order and consults with Management to assess what lighting is required.
• Works behind the scenes of productions to provide lighting and create special lighting effects to enhance the visual impact of a show.
• Sets up, maintains, and operates light fixtures, control devices, and the associated electrical and rigging equipment used for stage production. Uses manual or computer control consoles to control lighting through a production.
• Plans, sets up, tests and adjusts audio system prior to start of an event and/or performance. Ensures audio or sound is picked up by microphones, amplifiers, and other equipment.
• Operates video recorders and projection equipment such as PowerPoint and MPEC distributions.
• Performs video editing as needed.
• Assists with set-up and operates console to control laser projection while complying with safety standards of operating system.
• Interfaces with laser contractors to maintain the laser systems. Performs test, calibration, and adjustments of the laser. Examines, cleans, and maintains system cooling and optical equipment according to preventive maintenance schedule.
• Receives, stores, and maintains fireworks.
• Assists with the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical firing systems. Loads and operates the equipment to launch fireworks at the correct trajectory and at the correct moment while ensuring safety.
• Reads script to determine concert set or decoration requirements.
• Assists with the construction, decorations, and take down of stage design.
• Stays current with changes in entertainment and production technology.
• Complies with and follows company and departmental policies and standard operating procedures, and applicable governmental laws and regulations.
• Ensures that a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment is maintained at all times with technical crew and guests.
• Follows Viejas guest service standards while performing job duties.
• Assists the Entertainment and Production Department with other duties as assigned.

STYLE SERVICE COMMITMENT

All Team Members commit to delivering Viejas STYLE Service, our own unique delivery of hospitality service that creates an experience our Guests never want to leave. As a Viejas Team Member, your commitment to – and upholding of --- these standards is important and necessary to ensure Viejas is a place our Guests and Team Members enjoy as a place to stay, play, dine and work!

INTERACTION

• Interacts with guests and peer groups.

SUPERVISION

• Does not provide supervision to others.

Required Skills

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of and ability to use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.
• Working knowledge of computer system, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand maintenance manual and schematics.
• Ability to make impromptu decisions, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be dependable, timely and have high attention to detail.
• Must be flexible to work different shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Required Experience

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• California driver’s license is required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

EXPERIENCE

• 0 to 1 year of related experience and/or training.