Tech, Lighting Opportunities (Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure)

POSITION TITLE: 

• Tech III, Lightning

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides the technical skills 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:

• Responsible for completing assigned task from Lead Tech I up to and including installation of cabling, hanging and positioning of lighting fixtures and simple equipment maintenance Assist with the installation for an assigned project, event or venue while applying basic knowledge of electrical theory.
• Use ability to understand a plot, with explanation, in order to complete an install. This will include installing correct gel, connecting the right cable and addressing intelligent fixtures.
• Responsible for cleaning, maintenance and restock of lighting equipment as returned to the warehouse post project or event. Accountable for assisting in maintaining venue or event specific inventory of all technical equipment. Cable cleaning, testing and construction as well as soldering with sign off from a lead.
• Communicates internally 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 2 years of experience within the assigned technical discipline.
• Fundamental knowledge of live show/theatrical lighting equipment, signal flow, operation of spotlights, DMX and computer skills including Microsoft office.
• Familiarity and ability to identify moving lights, LED & conventional fixtures, cables & connectors, power distribution, dimmers and lighting accessories.
• Ability to follow instructions from a Crew Lead and execute.
• Ability to read and interpret lighting plots.
• Advanced operational knowledge of heavy equipment including, but not limited to, sit down forklift, high reach, scissor lift, man basket, and order picker, (warehouse).
• Ability to troubleshoot and ability to measure continuity and voltage with a meter.

Preferred:

• Minimum 2 years within the professional theme park/theater industry in a technical capacity; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to drive large box trucks up to 26’, (non CDL).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

• Accountable to strictly adhere to all policies and procedures, as defined by the Entertainment Department, governing the safe operation of all technical equipment.
• As directed, may assist in technical training and implementation of all training materials. Maintains and shares job knowledge and assists in developing Team Members

 

POSITION TITLE: 

• Tech IV, Lightning

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 light