Theatrical Services Technician, Sesame Place California

SEASONAL POSITION

Join us at Sesame Place and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today!

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

Pursue personal development of skills and capabilities for effective performance through ongoing training, project assistance and independent study of each field

Demonstrate and encourage a positive-attitude work environment

Perform other duties as assigned

What it takes to succeed:

Possession of a valid state driver’s license required

Have a high school diploma or equivalent

Must be 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

Be able 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

Ability 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

Compensation: $17.75

What else is important:

Training or certifications for relevant installation, programming, or repair such as Vari*Lite, Robe, Elation, ETC (lighting); Christie, Panasonic, Daktronics, Blackmagic (video); Q-Sys, Shure, Lectrosonic, Dante (audio)

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

Starting Base Pay:17.75

The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

FREE park admission

Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends

Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events and giveaways

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

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