What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audio/Video Technician (Seasonal) position at SeaWorld San Antonio?
What you get to do:
- Perform theater/stadium opening and closing duties and daily systems inspections
- Setup and operate daily performances and special events as a stagehand, spotlight operator, lighting operator, audio operator or camera/video equipment operator
- Troubleshoot, maintain and repair theatrical equipment
- Ensure assignments are met and department policies are adhered to
- Assist Production team with installations for new shows, special events or Consumer Events
- Monitor and take initiative to ensure assigned show area is 100% show ready, safe and clean at all times
- Work with Stage Manager to complete assigned daily tasks and complete project list items
- Pursue personal development of skills and capabilities for effective performance through ongoing training, project assistance and independent study of each field
- Demonstrate and encourage a positive-attitude work environment
- Perform other duties as assigned
What it takes to succeed:
- Possession of a valid state driver’s license required
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Minimum 1 year experience working in a theme park/theatrical environment with specific training in at least one of the following areas: Lighting, Staging, Video, Audio or Equipment Repair (moving lights, pumps, motors, fixtures, pneumatics)
- Ability to work professionally, responsibly and safely in a team environment
- Be comfortable operating computers and computerized control systems used in theatrical performances
- Have good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally via headset
- Ability to climb a ladder and work at heights between 6 and 65 feet
- Ability to stand, bend or kneel for long periods of time
- Be able to bend, reach, twist and turn with complete flexibility
- Ability to lift, push and pull 50 pounds
- Be comfortable working in theater and outdoor environments (dark/nighttime conditions, in/around water, in varying weather conditions)
- Be comfortable working around animals
- Be comfortable with exposure to noise and vibrations
- Ability to train on and properly use protective gear
- Be comfortable working around fumes/dust/odor
- Be available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours; i.e be able to work opening and closing shifts, as well as event rehearsal shifts
What else is important:
- Training or certifications for relevant installation, programming, or repair such as Vari*Lite, Robe, Elation, ETC (lighting); Christie, Panasonic, Daktronics, Blackmagic (video); Q-Sys, Shure, Lectrosonic, Dante (audio)
- Experience with industrial vehicles or watercraft, such as a high reach, forklift, scissor lift, barge, john boat preferred
- Basic understanding of the following disciplines: electrical theory, basic carpentry, and handling/setup of pyrotechnic materials preferred
- Ability to read and interpret lighting plots, schematics, and blueprints preferred
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook equal to business needs preferred
