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Lighting Technician – Blue Man Group Orlando
Lighting, Video Projections, and Special Effects
On-Call Position
Blue Man Group Orlando is looking for on-call Lighting Technicians.
The Lighting Technician covers the lighting responsibilities of the show. Lighting Technician crew members report to the Head of Lighting & Video for show notes and maintenance needs. Effective oral and written communication skills are essential, as are interpersonal skills. The ability to work effectively in a team environment is required. The ability to work within established deadlines is required. The ability to work effectively with diverse populations is required. All crew positions work cross-departmentally and are not solely restricted to projects within their department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
- Provide show coverage on the Lighting track;
- Adhere to all Scheduling, Department, and Company procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and as directed by the Lighting & Video HOD. Communicate all scheduling requests and challenges in a timelymanner;
- During the running of the show, perform all duties as outlined on the run sheets (including preset, show cues, turnover, and post-show) in a safe, professional, timely and efficient manner;
- Troubleshoot technical issues as they arise;
- Assist with the maintenance and repair of all technical elements of the show under the Lighting & Video Department jurisdiction;
- Participate in work calls or department meetings;
- Execute general repair, troubleshooting, maintenance, and/or restock of supplies and equipment as needed;
- Support systems for the maintenance, cleaning, and organization of workspaces;
- Adhere to safety rules and regulations for locality and department;
- Support gigs, trainings, rehearsals, and marketing events;
- Participate in load-in and load-out and lend assistance to other departments as needed;
- All other work-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment is required;
- Strong working knowledge of lighting equipment;
- The ability to troubleshoot, identify, and repair lighting technologies;
- Have a flexible schedule with communication skills;
- GrandMA 3 Console knowledge is a plus;
- The ability to work effectively in low-light environments;
- Knowledge and operation of GrandMA lighting consoles;
- Experience operating video consoles during a live show;
- Knowledge of Video systems is a plus;
- Excellent troubleshooting skills, with the ability to handle technical issues swiftly during a live show;
- Adhere to and promote all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations as they pertain to the safe operation of all elements related to the show; participate in all required health and safety classes and emergency rescue procedure training;
- Contribute to a safe and positive working environment at all times by adhering to and following all Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group standards, values, policies and regulations pertaining to safety using equipment and established working methods;
- Assist other departments when necessary for cross-departmental support;
- At least 2 years of previous experience, or in a similar environment;
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications;
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theateror a similar field; or equivalent relevant work experience;
- Ability to obtain OSHA 10 course completion card;
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken; Ability to clearly and effectively communicate viaheadset;
- Availability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays;
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job including, but not limited to: climbing, crouching, kneeling, standing, lifting, sometimes for extended amounts of time; lifting at least 50lbs, working with limited to no visibility; Full list of essential functions will be sent in the offer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions;
- Verification of the right to work in the United States for Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, as demonstrated by completion of the Form I-9 upon hire and the submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the Form I-9) verifying one’s identity and work authorization.
This is an on-call hourly position, eligible for overtime and 401K. This compensation is location-specific and compensation in other geographies may vary. Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided upon elements related, but not limited to: skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location.
Interested applicants should please apply with a resume and cover letter.
Blue Man Group is a global entertainment phenomenon, known for its award-winning theatrical productions, iconic characters, and multiple creative explorations. Blue Man Group is owned and operated by Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group.
Blue Man Group performances are euphoric celebrations of human connection through art, music, comedy, and non-verbal communication. Since debuting at New York’s Astor Place Theatre in 1991, the live show as expanded to additional domestic residencies in Boston, Chicago, and Las Vegas, an international residency in Berlin, and multiple North American and World tours, reaching more than 35 million people worldwide. Blue Man Group is universally appealing to a broad range of age groups and cultural backgrounds, and continually injected with new music, fresh stories, custom instruments, and sensory stimulating graphics.
Blue Man Group is committed to building a creative and dynamic workplace that celebrates individual differences and diversity and treats everyone with fairness and respect. BMG does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local regulations.
