Repair Technician I

Chauvet; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Chauvet is looking for a Repair Technician I to maintain and repair lighting equipment for live productions and events. Responsibilities include troubleshooting lighting systems, maintaining organized workspaces, and ensuring safety and reliability. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 2+ years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of electrical components. This role requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to read schematics and technical manuals. Physical demands include lifting heavy equipment and possible overnight travel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in small electronics repair or stage lighting repair.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and electronic components.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair lighting equipment.
• Maintain organized work areas and inventory of spare parts.
• Communicate service findings and feedback to managers.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of electrical and electronic components

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Ability to read schematics

Familiarity with lighting control protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or trade school certification

Tools

Hand tools

Soldering equipment

Testing equipment

Job description

Objective

The Repair Technician I is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing lighting equipment used in live productions, events, and installations. This role ensures that all lighting systems are safe, reliable, and fully operational to support high-quality productions. The technician will provide preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and hands‑on repair of various lighting fixtures and related equipment.

Job Requirements

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair a variety of lighting equipment, including static lights, moving lights, LED fixtures, dimmers, and cabling.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Maintain organized work areas, inventory of spare parts, and request new parts as needed.
• Exercise good judgment regarding the cost‑effectiveness of repair solutions, replacing or repairing parts.
• Be accountable for and demonstrate safe and responsible use of tools: calipers, power drills, screwdrivers, light meters, heat guns, soldering iron, and other necessary tools and equipment for testing products.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, parts usage, and service history.
• Participate in department‑wide training and cross‑training programs.
• Expand product knowledge to gain a thorough understanding of market product usage and issues including power and data integrity, control system programming, integration, and commissioning of systems.
• Communicate clearly, regularly, proactively, and promptly service findings and feedback to the appropriate service team managers/staff.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education And/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school certification preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in small electronics repair, and/or stage, theatrical, concert, or production lighting repair/maintenance.
• Experience with major lighting brands is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and electronic components.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with lighting control protocols (DMX, RDM, Art‑Net, sACN).
• Skilled with hand tools, testing equipment, and soldering techniques.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, teamwork abilities, and time‑management skills.

Physical Demands

• Hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. To stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than one hundred pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Able to wear proper safety equipment.
• Overnight travel via air or land transportation may be required.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may be performed outside of a climate‑controlled environment. It involves exposure to moderate noise levels, bright lights, flashes/strobing, level D chemicals, and others. Travel may be required.