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Entertainment Technician – Lighting and Effects (Part-Time, Hourly)

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
San Diego, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 9 May 2025
💰 $40,000/yr

About the role

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with Install/Strike of lighting elements.
  • Assist with Install/Strike of special effects in the park.
  • Assist with Maintenance of lighting instruments and special effect elements to the component levels.
  • Opening and Closing duties in the park.
  • Completes assigned projects with minimal Supervision.
  • Responds to park trouble calls with minimal assistance.
  • Run temporary power for seasonal events.
  • Intermediate lighting knowledge including hanging and focusing of lighting instruments and addressing fixtures.
  • Basic knowledge and operational skills of theatrical lighting consoles from ETC, High End, or others.
  • Basic knowledge of the safe assembly of truss structures including freestanding structures and towers on ballasts.
  • Ability to install lighting and special effects equipment including power runs, data runs, LED lighting, moving lights, fog machines, bubble machines, and snow machines.
  • Ability to follow direction on the maintenance of lighting and special effects equipment including conventional and LED lighting, moving lights, fog machines, bubble machines, and snow machines.
  • Ability to read theatrical lighting plots and paperwork including channel hookups, instrument schedules, and focus charts.
  • Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors and our Guests
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Occasionally assist other locations and areas in the park as needed.


Qualifications:

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving guidelines
  • Strong written/verbal communication skills; able to read, write and speak English
  • 2 to 3 years of experience with theatrical lighting and special effects.
  • Theatrical Rigging experience (preferred)

Compensation: 20.00 USD Hourly

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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