About the Role
The Entertainment Technician is responsible for setup and operation of entertainment equipment.
Position Responsibilities
- Performs, but not limited to, the following: setup, operation, strike, inventory, construction and maintenance of all types of audio, lighting, staging and musical equipment used in entertainment area/events.
- Performs additional duties as required by the Department
Essential Functions
- Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts and/or unusual hours
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
- Lift and/or carry equipment, scenery or supplies weighing up to 75 pounds
- Exposure to casino related environmental factors including but not limited to secondhand smoke, excessive noise and hectic environments.
- Climb a ladder or stairs
- Work at heights up to 50’ above the ground
- Maneuver scenery and supplies weighing up to 1500 pounds using pallet jacks, rolling carts or forklifts
- Drive a scissor lift
- Sit, stand, or walk for an entire shift, depending upon needs.
- Operate electric motors, hydraulic motors, “follow spots”, lighting control boards, sound mixing consoles, microphones, equalizers and other entertainment technical equipment
- Manipulate an electric saw, hammer, drill, screwdriver, pliers, wrenches, soldering irons, wire strippers and other hand tools.
- Able to work around loudspeakers, hazer and smoke machines, electricity and paint
- Communicate via telephone, radio and headset intercom system
- Bend and/or reach from ground level up to 6’ high
- Push and/or pull scenery or carts weighing up to 200 pounds
- Crawl 5 to 10 feet to get scenery setup up.
- Kneel to set up scenery
Requirements
- Ability to effectively communicate in English (Read, Write, Speak & Understand)
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Previous experience in performing the overall load in, strike, inventory and maintenance of all types of audio, lighting, musical and stage equipment used in all entertainment areas required
Benefits
- Free meals while on shift
- Training & Development
- Free Parking
- Pay Rate:$40.00/hr