Tech IV, Lighting

Universal Orlando Resort; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a Lighting Technician to support the operation of lighting elements for entertainment venues, projects, or events. The role focuses on ensuring high show quality and guest experience.

Responsibilities include installation, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance under supervision, with attention to safety and teamwork. Preferred technical education supports growth within a dynamic theme park setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the assigned technical discipline.
• Basic knowledge of moving lights, conventional fixtures, cables & connectors, power distribution, dimmers, and lighting accessories.
• Basic ability to follow instructions from a Tech II or above and execute.
• Basic ability to troubleshoot and measure continuity and voltage with a meter.
• Good understanding of signal flow including power and DMX.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, setup, operation, strike, and maintenance of lighting equipment.
• Under direction of Tech II or above, clean, maintain, and restock lighting equipment after projects.
• Operate spotlights for live shows, cued and non-scripted.
• Communicate technical problems to the team or Lead.
• Follow Environmental, Health & Safety policies per UO procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lighting operations

Troubleshooting

Team communication

Education

Technical school

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides the basic technical knowledge needed for the successful operation of lighting elements for assigned Entertainment venue, project, or event, to ensure highest levels of show quality and a positive guest experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with installation/set-up, operation, strike, and maintenance of lighting equipment for the assigned project, event, or venue under the direction of the Tech II or above. Apply basic troubleshooting in assembly of gear and checking equipment.
• Under the direction of Tech II or above, responsible for cleaning, maintenance, and restock of lighting equipment as returned to the warehouse post project or event.
• Operate spotlights for live show, both cued and non-scripted.
• Communicates to team and/or Lead regarding technical problems, issues, and/or concerns.
• 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 1 year of experience within the assigned technical discipline.
• Basic knowledge of moving lights, conventional fixtures, cables & connectors, power distribution, dimmers and lighting accessories, and computer skills including Microsoft office.
• Ability to follow instructions from a Tech II or above and execute.
• Basic ability to troubleshoot and ability to measure continuity and voltage with a meter.
• Good understanding of signal flow including power and DMX.

Preferred:

• Basic ability to read lighting plots.
• Willing to learn to drive large box trucks up to 26’ (non-CDL).
• Prior experience within the professional theme park/theater industry in a technical capacity; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Basic knowledge of heavy equipment including, but not limited to, sit down fork lift, high reach, scissor lift, man basket, and order picker, (warehouse).

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