Stage Technician - On Call

Caesars Entertainment; South Lake Tahoe (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment is looking for a technician to handle the technical setup for entertainment facilities at Lake Tahoe. Responsibilities include operating lighting and sound equipment, maintaining rigs, and constructing scenic elements.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment. Safety compliance is crucial. Join a dynamic team and contribute to extraordinary entertainment experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in stage or related field for level 1.
• Minimum three years experience in stage or related field for level 2.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Operate lighting equipment for shows.
• Assist with sound equipment setup and striking.
• Construct and maintain scenic elements.

Skills

Basic hand tools use

Stage terminology

Carpentry knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or certified professional training

Tools

Lighting equipment

Sound equipment

Carpentry tools

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the technical set-up requirements for all entertainment facilities of the Lake Tahoe properties. This includes load-ins, rigging, carpentry, special effects, lighting and sound.

How You Will Create the Extraordinary

• Operates lighting equipment such as the switchboard, spotlight and special effects.
• Unloads, hangs, and focuses lighting fixtures and special effects fixtures. Also unloads and sets up musical equipment.
• Constructs and paints physical scenic elements.
• Maintains fly system and rigs; maintains stage scenery, props and special effects elements.
• Maintains equipment such as cables, fixtures, spotters, switchboards and stage riggings.

Operates shows, including setting and striking scenic elements, props, microphones, and special effect elements.

• Competent in the basic use of standard hand tools: hammer, screwdriver, tape measure, wrench
• Able to assist Lead Carpenter with basic set construction techniques
• Actively learning and improving upon additional/advanced carpentry skills and techniques
• Understands basic Harrah’s rigging requirements and techniques and able to assist Team
• Able to evaluate the safety of any given task
  • 100% safety compliance record – always consults with an authority
• Is trained and competent in operating the fly rail system
• Actively learning additional rigging skills and techniques
• Sound
  • Assists Sound Technicians in setting up and striking sound equipment
  • Actively learning additional sound skills and techniques
• Responsible for hanging, circuiting, focusing and coloring lighting fixtures for all venues
• Capable of minor repairs: replacing lamps and connectors on fixtures
• Understands the use and proper installation of data lines
• Actively learning additional lighting skills and techniques
• Special Effects
  • Capable of refilling equipment requiring fluids
  • Understands and successfully able to control density levels of fog and other similar special effects
  • Assists Pyrotechnician with basic set up – NOT operation
  • Understands and can perform the set-up and operational check of Hydro systems (example: Night Club showers)
  • Actively learning additional special effects skills and techniques

What You Will Need

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Vocational or certified professional training preferred
• Minimum one year experience in stage or related field for level 1
• Minimum three years experience in stage or related field for level 2 and level 1 certifications in at least 3 of the 5 skill areas
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Basic knowledge of stage terminology
• Basic knowledge of stage work and/or carpentry
• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business
• Acts as a role model to other Team Members and always presents oneself as a credit to Caesars Entertainment and encourages others to do the same.
• Adheres to all regulatory, company and department policies and procedures

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to lift, carry push, pull and reposition large objects weighing in excess of 100 lbs
• Able to work at heights of 40 feet.
• Ability to stand and be physically active for eight hours
• Ability to frequently tolerate high noise levels
• Ability to work in a dark environment
• May be exposed to guests who use tobacco products. Also, non-public contact positions may be required to enter public areas from time to time, in connection with their duties, and may be subject to the same environment.

Disclaimer

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

As part of the onboarding process for new hires, candidates will be required to complete a background check. In addition, pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for any role operating a motor vehicle (Valet, Bus Drivers, Limo Drivers), Facilities and/or Engineering, Lifeguards, Pilots, Security and Surveillance roles. Pre-employment screenings will be completed prior to an offer being extended, except where applicable law requires that such pre-employment screening may occur post-offer. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, national origin, sex, age over 40, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA

Caesars Entertainment will engage in an interactive process and make reasonable accommodations, as required by law, for individuals with disabilities or to accommodate pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, or where a conflict exists between the position and an individuals’ religious beliefs or practices.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Caesars Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Caesars Entertainment will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.