About the Role
The Entertainment Technician - Stage Carpenter / Rigger 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, pipe and drape and musical equipment used in entertainment area/events.
· Experienced carpenter with ability to fabricate wooden boxes, stairs, frames, and scenic flats.
· Establish hang-points, motor attachments to permanent and non-permanent rigging points.
· Establish GAC Flex span set attachments to the truss, run and dress motor cables, focus speakers, focus of lighting fixtures and other tie-offs, run cable picks and ensure safety of scenic pieces to hang points.
· Check that all truss bolts are tight, and all pieces of flown equipment have safeties.
· Work with vendors and clients in verifying loads applicable to their production
· Visually inspect all hardware in use including motors and personnel lifts on an on-going basis
· Performs additional duties as required by the Department
Essential Functions
· Exposure to casino related environmental factors including but not limited to secondhand smoke, excessive noise, and hectic environments.
· Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
· Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts and/or unusual hours
· Lift and/or carry equipment, scenery or supplies weighing up to 75 pounds
· Climb a ladder or stairs
· Work at heights up to 90’ 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, and chain hoist motors.
· Operate electric saws, 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
*Pay Rate: $35.00 per HR