Tech II, Lighting

Referral Job Portal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort seeks a lighting technician to support operation and maintenance of lighting elements for events and venues. You may work independently or with a lead, applying electrical theory and a strong knowledge of lighting systems.

Responsibilities include installing, operating, testing, and troubleshooting lighting equipment, reading lighting plots, and assisting in inventory and crew supervision. A technical degree is preferred with 3+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Technical school, Associate degree, or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in the assigned technical discipline.
• Intermediate knowledge of moving lights, LED and conventional fixtures, cables & connectors, power distribution, dimmers and lighting accessories.
• Ability to follow instructions from a Crew Lead and work without supervision.
• Basic networking knowledge and DMX understanding.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lighting Lead in installation, operation and strike of lighting equipment as designed per Event or Project.
• Interpret lighting plots and implement complex lighting systems with guidance.
• Troubleshoot and operate pre-programmed consoles under direction from Lead.
• Maintain and restock lighting equipment and inventory after projects or events.
• Disseminate essential information to Lead and teammates via FYIs and emails.
• Learn to create pull lists and assist in scheduling gear.
• Follow Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Moving lights knowledge

LED lighting

Conventional fixtures

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Team supervision

Networking

DMX control

Meter testing

Education

Technical school / Associate or Bachelor’s preferred

Tools

DMX

Power distribution equipment

Cables & connectors

Testing meters

Soldering (lead-free)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides the highly skilled, discipline specific technical skills needed for the successful operation and maintenance of lighting elements for assigned Entertainment venues, projects, or events, to ensure highest levels of show quality and a positive guest experience. Can often working independently and/or reporting to a lead or above.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Lighting Lead in installation, operation and strike of lighting equipment as designed per Event or Project.


• Function as a point of knowledge for the assigned project, event or venue while assisting with installing and applying electrical theory.


• Assist with the installation for an assigned project, event or venue while applying intermediate level knowledge of electrical theory. Interpret lighting plots as designed and implement complex lighting systems. Facilitate and troubleshoot per direction of Lead without supervision while applying basic knowledge of electrical theory and load limitation.


• Responsible for cleaning, maintenance and restock of lighting equipment as returned to the warehouse post project or event. Accountable for assisting in maintaining venue or event specific inventory of all technical equipment. Cable cleaning, testing and construction as well as soldering without lead sign off.


• Operate pre-programmed consoles based on direction from Lead.


• Responsible for effectively disseminating necessary information pertaining to the technical operation of the assigned project, event or venue to Lead as well as other team members via FYIs, emails, and face to face conversations.


• Pull and prep gear per pull list created by lead Master Electrician and begin to learn the creation of pull lists.


• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Technical school, Associate degree, or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Minimum of 3 year of experience within the assigned technical discipline.


• Intermediate knowledge of moving lights, LED & conventional fixtures, cables & connectors, power distribution, dimmers and lighting accessories.


• Ability to follow instructions from a Crew Lead and execute without supervision.


• Ability to assist Crew Lead in supervision of an installation crew.


• Basic knowledge of networking.


• Intermediate ability to troubleshoot and ability to measure continuity and voltage with a meter.


• Intermediate understanding of signal flow including power and DMX.

Preferred:

• Minimum of 5 year of experience within the assigned technical discipline.


• Basic ability to read lighting plots.


• Advanced operational knowledge of heavy equipment including, but not limited to, sit down forklift, high reach, scissor lift, man basket, and order picker, (warehouse).


• Ability to drive large box trucks up to 26’, (non CDL).

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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Advertised: Sep 18 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 25 2026 Eastern Daylight Time