Stage Technician - On Call

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrah’s and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe seeks an experienced theatre/production technician responsible for technical set-up across lighting, rigging, carpentry, and special effects. The role encompasses load-ins, fly system maintenance, prop management, and sound/lighting coordination across venues.

You will work with the team to ensure safety, proper equipment operation, and high-quality show execution in a lively resort environment on the Lake Tahoe south shore.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in stage or related field.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Operates lighting equipment such as the switchboard, spotlight and special effects.
• Unloads, hangs, and focuses lighting fixtures and special effects fixtures.
• 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.
• Assists Sound Technicians in setting up and striking sound equipment.
• Responsible for hanging, circuiting, focusing and coloring lighting fixtures.
• Capable of minor repairs: replacing lamps and connectors on fixtures.
• Understands the use and proper installation of data lines.
• Capable of refilling equipment requiring fluids; controls density levels of fog and other effects.
• Assists Pyrotechnician with basic set up – NOT operation
• Understands and can perform the set-up and operational check of Hydro systems

Skills

Stage experience

Rigging basics

Lighting basics

Carpentry basics

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Fly rail system operation

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Carpentry

• 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

Rigging

• 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

Lighting

• 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

Qualifications

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.

Company

At Harrah’s and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe, we want you as a partner in a win-win relationship. We want you to maximize your skills and talents to become the best you can be in your chosen field. We are proud to be one of the leaders in the hospitality business. One of the reasons our resorts have consistently received 4-Star and 4-Diamond Awards is because of the friendly, top quality people we hire to serve our guests.

Harrah’s and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe are located on the south shore of magnificent Lake Tahoe, America’s largest alpine lake and number one vacation destination. Visitors are drawn to Lake Tahoe’s year round recreation, which includes skiing and snowboarding in the winter months and hiking, fishing, mountain biking, golf kayaking, sailing and a plethora of other recreation opportunities in the spring, summer and fall. Add to this, the lively, round-the-clock gaming and indoor entertainment, world-class amenities, which include two heated pools , a full-service health spa, various restaurants, including the world renowned, Hell’s Kitchen, 1,254 rooms and suites plus excellent guest service, and you can understand why Harrah’s & Caesars Republic are popular choices for travelers and vacationers throughout the year.

Besides living in one of the Earth’s most beautiful locations you will join a company that understands how to treat employees. As an industry leader, Harrah’s believes a successful company starts with satisfied employees. Whether it’s professional advancement or personal recognition, Harrah’s provides accolades and incentives as you move along your career path.