- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
We're looking for experienced stage lighting technicians to work on event/job sites. Candidates must demonstrate both technical abilities, crew leadership skills, and have the ability to interface with the client in a professional manor.
This position starts as freelance (1099), but could lead to full-time work for the right candidate(s).
TECHNICAL SKILL SET:
LD1 - Lead Lighting Programmer/Technician:
Ability to completely set up a professional-level lighting system, which also includes:
Operation & programming of DMX consoles (GrandMA, HOG etc)
Understanding of setup, flying & rigging of truss systems & safety
Understanding of DMX-controlled intelligent lighting (Such as Martin, Clay Paky professional line products)
Ability to safely connect to power, including building power & generators, especially if an electrician is not present.
Ability to troubleshoot issues including:
DMX control issues
Power issues
Lighting fixtures
LD2 - Lighting Technician:
Ability to completely set up a lighting system, which also includes:
Operation of mid-level lighting control consoles & dimmers (Including Leprecon, Martin M1, Martin M-PC/LightJockey)
Understanding of DMX-control
Ability to safely connect to power, including building power & generators, especially if an electrician is not present.
Operate a followspot
Ability to troubleshoot issues including:
DMX control issues
Power issues
Lighting fixtures
LD3 - Lighting Technician:
Ability to completely set up small lighting systems, which also includes:
8 can lighting systems
Operation of lighting control consoles & dimmers
Operate a followspot
Ability to troubleshoot issues including:
Power issues
Lighting fixtures
EVERDAY SUCCESS (ALL POSITIONS):
Should have the ability to supervise other personnel.
Should have good written and verbal communication skills.
Should have good presentation skills.
Should have good customer relations skills.
Should be willing to train other technicians.
Should have attention to detail. Make sure that there are no trip hazards, maintain a clean space, have a critical eye to anticipate client objections.
Should have a sense of urgency. Should work diligently to get the event up and running as quickly as possible.
Should be timely. Prompt arrival to the shop and the client site is very important.
Should have a positive attitude and a desire to succeed.
Should have a commitment to excellence
Should have a basic understanding of inventory control best practices and software (R2 or Flex)
Lighting Technicians will be periodically reviewed on the following criteria:
Technical Skills
Interaction with customers
Reliability/Timeliness
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
The employee must be able to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel.
The employee is occasionally required to sit.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance.
Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your experience in the event production industry.