SFDK Audio/Lighting Technician $17.25/HR

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is seeking an Audio/Lighting Technician to operate and maintain the park’s live entertainment audio and lighting systems across animal presentations, stage shows, seasonal events, and special productions.

The role involves mixing live audio for vocalists, presenters, musicians, performers, and animal hosts, running playback and wireless gear, and programming lighting consoles.

Qualifications

• Experience operating audio and lighting systems for live entertainment productions.
• Ability to mix live audio for vocalists, presenters, musicians, performers, and animal show hosts.
• Proficiency with show-control elements and lighting consoles.
• Performs pre-show checks and assists with setup/strike of gear.

Responsibilities

• Operate audio and lighting systems for live productions, animal presentations, and seasonal events.
• Mix live audio for performers and animal show hosts.
• Run playback systems, mics, and wireless audio gear; execute show cues.
• Program and troubleshoot lighting consoles and fixtures.
• Conduct pre-show checks to ensure equipment functions properly.
• Assist with setup, strike, and maintenance of equipment.
• Monitor performances and adjust audio/lighting levels in real time.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during rehearsals and shows.
• Maintain inventory and organization of technical gear.
• Support rehearsals, runs, media events, and seasonal productions.

Skills

Live sound mixing

Lighting operation

Show control

Pre-show checks

Equipment maintenance

Education

Experience in live show tech

Tools

Lighting consoles

Microphones & wireless gear

Playback systems

Job description

Overview

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

How You'll Make A Difference

• 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 successfulshow 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 diagnose 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

We're Looking For:

• 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.