Low Voltage Technician

Company Description

Since 1932, Kern Studios has been rooted in the Mardi Gras culture of New Orleans, specializing in creating 3D props, daring installations, and spectacular parades. With nearly 100 years of experience, Kern Studios builds over 400 floats annually, working with clients like Universal Studios, Disney, and Chick-fil-A. If you've ever experienced Mardi Gras in New Orleans, you've seen our handywork. In addition we build props and themed environments across several industries. The company's mission is to bring beauty, laughter, and joy to the world through our creative work, always striving for excellence.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Low Voltage Technician in New Orleans, LA. You will be responsible for day-to-day tasks related to installing and maintaining lighting, audio, special effects, and other electrical/electronic systems. This is a very hands on role, usually working in a warehouse environment but sometimes in external weather - rain or shine the show must go on. Some travel is required, rarely more than a week at a time. This is a minimum 40 hour per week role. During some periods there is substantial overtime available. Ability to work weekends and holidays (did I mention we do Mardi Gras?) is sometimes required.

Basic Qualifications

• Electronic installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills
• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking setup and troubleshooting
• Experience working with common hand tools, ability to operate a fork lift a plus
• Experience with electronic tools, I.E. laptop, soldering iron, needle nose plier, diagonal cutters, etc.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively with other Kern members as well as customers
• Strong attention to detail is critical
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of and adherence to safety protocols in all of our various environments
• Ability to enjoy the best live music and food anywhere in the country

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 50lbs
• Reach, push, pull, lift and carry
• Exposure to loud sounds/music and flashing lights
• Walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl
• Climb up and down ladders
• Work within confined spaces

Bonus Qualifications

• Journeyman electrician (we work mostly with low voltage but also do medium (120/240) voltage work on occasion)
• Working with and setting up generators (look at all the lights on those floats, not to mention the sound systems)
• Knowledge of WS28xx protocols
• Knowledge of RGB "pixel" installation, repair, and usage
• Previous experience with xLights, Falcon, and other lighting control software, even if only to set up amazing Christmas displays to blink your neighbors
• Working knowledge of PC Office software

Position does include paid time off, medical, and other benefits.