Job Details
Entertainment Technician - Seasonal
Entertainment Technician - Seasonal
Summary
Busch Gardens Tampa: Setup and operate daily performances and special events as a stagehand, spotlight operator, lighting operator, audio operator or camera/video equipment operator.
Category
Audio / Music / Sound
Camera Crew
Camera Operators
Grip / Lighting / Electric
Live Event / On Location Services
Stagehand
Technician
Location
Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
Time Period
Unknown
Posted Date
May 15, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
What you get to do:
- Perform theater/stadium opening and closing duties and daily systems inspections
- Setup and operate daily performances and special events as a stagehand, spotlight operator, lighting operator, audio operator or camera/video equipment operator
- Troubleshoot, maintain and repair theatrical equipment
- Ensure assignments are met and department policies are adhered to
- Assist Production team with installations for new shows, special events or Consumer Events
- Monitor and take initiative to ensure assigned show area is 100% show ready, safe and clean at all times
- Work with Stage Manager to complete assigned daily tasks and complete project list items
What it takes to succeed:
- Experience with industrial vehicles or watercraft, such as a high reach, forklift, scissor lift, barge, john boat preferred
- Basic understanding of the following disciplines: electrical theory, basic carpentry, and handling/setup of pyrotechnic materials preferred
- Ability to read and interpret lighting plots, schematics, and blueprints preferred
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook equal to business needs preferred
- Possession of a valid state driver’s license preferred
What else is important:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 18 years old
- Minimum 1 year experience working in a theme park/theatrical environment with specific training in at least one of the following areas: Lighting, Staging, Video, Audio or Equipment Repair (moving lights, pumps, motors, fixtures, pneumatics)
- Ability to work professionally, responsibly and safely in a team environment
- Be comfortable operating computers and computerized control systems used in theatrical performances
- Have good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally via headset
- Ability to climb a ladder and work at heights between 6 and 65 feet
- Ability to stand, bend or kneel for long periods of time
- Ability to bend, reach, twist and turn with complete flexibility
- Ability to lift, push and pull 50 pounds
- Be comfortable working in theater and outdoor environments (dark/nighttime conditions, in/around water, in varying weather conditions)
- Be comfortable working around animals
- Be comfortable with exposure to noise and vibrations
- Be able to train on and properly use protective gear
- Be comfortable working around fumes/dust/odor
- Be available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours; i.e be able to work opening and closing shifts, as well as event rehearsal shifts
Job Type
Full Time
Temporary
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day, Evening
Attached Files
N/A