Audio/Lighting Technician $17.25/HR

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation seeks a dedicated Audio/Lighting Technician to support live entertainment across the park, including animal presentations, shows, and seasonal events. The role involves operating and tuning audio and lighting gear to ensure high-quality performances.

You will collaborate with entertainment staff, perform pre-show checks, and troubleshoot issues during rehearsals and performances to maintain show integrity.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods and handle physical activity.
• Experience with live entertainment is a plus.
• Ability to work in varied environments and temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Operating audio and lighting systems for live productions, animal presentations, and seasonal events.
• Mixing live audio for vocalists, presenters, musicians, and hosts.
• Running playback systems, mics, wireless audio, and show-control elements.
• Programming and troubleshooting lighting consoles and fixtures.
• Conducting pre-show checks and ensuring equipment reliability.

Skills

Audio systems operation

Lighting systems operation

Tools

Lighting consoles

Wireless audio equipment

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for supporting the operation, setup, maintenance, and execution of audio and lighting systems for animal presentations, stage shows, seasonal events, special productions, and other live entertainment offerings throughout the park.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Entertainment Senior Supervisor and Tech Lead
• Operating audio and lighting systems for live entertainment productions, animal presentations, special events, and seasonal offerings.
• Mixing live audio for vocalists, presenters, musicians, performers, and animal show hosts.
• Running playback systems, microphones, wireless audio equipment, and show-control elements.
• Programming, operating, and troubleshooting lighting consoles and intelligent lighting fixtures.
• Conducting pre-show system checks to ensure equipment is functioning properly
• Assisting with setup, strike, focus, and maintenance of audio, lighting, and related production equipment.
• Monitoring performances and making real-time adjustments to audio and lighting levels as needed.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues during rehearsals and live performances.
• Maintaining inventory and organization of technical equipment, cables, tools, and supplies.
• Supporting rehearsals, technical run-throughs, media events, and special productions.
• Following all safety procedures and operating standards.
• Assisting with seasonal events, including Tricks and Treats, Oktoberfest, Winterfest and other immersive entertainment experiences.
• Collaborating with Entertainment Administrators, performers, animal presentation teams, and production staff to ensure successful show execution.
• Operating professional audio and lighting equipment for multiple entertainment venues throughout the park.
• Execute show cues accurately and consistently according to production requirements
• Set up and strike speakers, microphones, lighting fixtures, control consoles, and related equipment.
• Inspect, test, and maintain entertainment technology systems to ensure reliability and performance.
• Diagnose and repair minor technical issues and escalating larger repairs when necessary.
• Maintain a safe and organized backstage, booth, and technical work environment.
• Support new show installations, seasonal overlays, and venue upgrades.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Constantly standing, talking, climbing, walking, reaching, using finger movement, grasping, feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversation, using hearing acuity, seeing near far, stooping, bending, kneeling.
• Working in extreme heat, sun, cold, wetness, humidity and temperature change.
• Must be able to carry 5 to 10 pounds.
• All lifts over 51 lbs. require help from a coworker or mechanical device.
• Overtime of adults may be required from time to time to accommodate the business need.