Stage Technician $20.00

Canada's Wonderland; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Canada's Wonderland in Santa Clarita is seeking a Stage Technician to assist with shows and provide technical support. This seasonal role involves setup and maintenance of sound, lighting, and operational support items, as well as ensuring guest service standards.

Applicants must be 18 or older with a high school diploma or equivalent, and capable of working in varied conditions such as extreme heat and noise. The position requires hand tool experience and a positive attitude, with opportunities for year-round employment post-season.

Qualifications

• Experience in Technical theater, live event production, film, sound mixing, Theatrical lighting, scenic or carpentry preferred but not required.
• Must have hand and power tool experience.
• Strong troubleshooting background.
• Vehicle operating experience and possess a valid CA driver license.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supervised setup and strike of various shows and events including audio and lighting.
• Delivering, setup and strike of operational support items and maintaining supply levels.
• Loading in and setting up area entertainment such as musicians.
• Model the level of guest service.
• Assist with coverage in all areas of Entertainment as needed.
• Available to work various shifts, including nights, overnights, weekends and holidays.
• Will be required to train on and operate large vehicles and heavy equipment.

Skills

Technical theater experience

Live event production

Sound mixing

Theatrical lighting

Carpentry

Hand and power tool experience

Troubleshooting

Verbal and written communication skills

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Summary: 18 years or older, and have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Multiple interviews required.

The Entertainment Department is looking for a Stage Technician to assist with supporting our shows, including building, installation of sound, lights, scenic, props, costumes, and supporting the daily operation of the park by delivering and setting up tables, chairs, portable canopies, and A-frames. This is a temporary seasonal position expected to run from summer through November. Seasonal team members may have the opportunity to apply for available year‑round positions at the conclusion of this position. If no positions are available, employment will end at the completion of the seasonal assignment. Qualified applicants should have good technical aptitude, a strong commitment to safety, and work well in high pressure situations. This position falls under our agreement with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL‑CIO, District Lodge No. 947 and would be subject to the terms of the contrac.

Responsibilities

• Supervised set up and strike of various shows and events including but not limited to audio, scenic, and theatrical lighting.
• Delivering, set-up and strike of operational and support items and maintaining supply levels throughout the department.
• Loading in and setting up area entertainment, such as musicians.
• Model the level of guest service that we expect of all employees.
• Maintain Wage and Hour Compliance guidelines.
• Assist with coverage in all areas of Entertainment, as needed.
• Available to work various shifts, including nights, overnights, weekends and holidays.
• Will be required to train on and operate large vehicles and heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Technical theater, live event production, film, sound mixing, Theatrical lighting, scenic or carpentry preferred but not required.
• Must have hand and power tool experience.
• Strong troubleshooting background.
• 18 years or older, and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Vehicle operating experience and possess a valid CA driver license.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a positive, can‑do attitude.

Physical requirements

• 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 push pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
• 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.
• Working with noises above 89 decibels.
• Working at heights up to and exceeding 40’