Tech III, Entertainment Maintenance

Referral Job Portal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando is seeking a maintenance technician to support daily entertainment shows by performing startup checks and routine maintenance on audio, lighting, video, and related systems.

The role requires 1-3 years of hands-on experience with entertainment equipment, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to document actions and part replacements. Candidates should be prepared to work on-site in Orlando and collaborate with show teams to ensure high-quality performances.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of entertainment systems theory and practical experience.
• 1-3 years of experience maintaining and repairing entertainment equipment.
• Basic troubleshooting skills and ability to reference drawings/manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on audio, lighting, video, electrical, laser, and network systems.
• Perform startup and checks of entertainment venues to ensure readiness for daily operation.
• Document PM tasks, repairs, and parts used in tracking system; record logs as required.
• Respond to service calls and show down incidents; ensure safety rules are followed.
• Diagnose system failures and implement immediate or long-term corrective actions.
• Assist in projects and modifications to equipment and systems as directed by Universal Orlando Entertainment.
• Stay current on equipment usage to maintain high show quality.

Skills

Entertainment systems knowledge

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Communication

Education

Associate degree (AA) preferred

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Supports Entertainment shows and offerings by conducting daily venues start up and assessments, performing routine preventative, diagnostic, and corrective maintenance of entertainment elements within show offerings. Utilize intermediate technical knowledge and understanding of audio/lighting/video elements, mechanical effects, electrical systems, and stage elements. Handles trouble calls, completes special projects and shop work as assigned by supervisor and Lead.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual inspections and preventative maintenance on technical entertainment systems and elements. These systems can include, but are not limited to audio, lighting, video, electrical, laser, and network systems. Inspections and preventative maintenance include, testing, cleaning, replacement, and/or calibration of applicable control circuits/systems.
• Perform start up and checks of Entertainment venues to ensure the technical entertainment show systems and elements are ready for daily operation.
• Provide accurate data entry and timely communications on P.M. tasks, corrective actions and/or repairs made while listing parts required implementing the repairs into department utilized tracking system(s). Research and specify parts to replace. Also, complete any hard copy preventative maintenance records or physical logbook entries, where appropriate.
• Responds to calls for service, show down incidents, show element quality repairs, and related issues in adherence with all applicable safety rules and regulations. Initiates and engages in positive interactions with internal partners.
• Apply basic troubleshooting skills to diagnose system failures and to provide immediate and/or long-term corrective actions that will improve operation reliability. This may entail referencing of technical drawings/manuals and specifications and tracking history of past failures and solutions.
• Assist in projects and modifications to equipment and systems as directed by Universal Orlando Entertainment
• Utilize company resources to stay current on current equipment use in entertainment systems to maintain a high show quality.
• 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:

• Associate degree (AA) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess knowledge of entertainment systems theory as well as practical training and experience.
• 1-3 years’ experience in maintaining and repair of entertainment equipment.
• 1-3 years basic troubleshooting knowledge of entertainment systems.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

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

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