Stage Technician - On Call

Job description

Responsible for the technical set-up requirements for all entertainment facilities of the Lake Tahoe properties. This includes load-ins, rigging, carpentry, special effects, lighting and sound.

Responsibilities

Operates lighting equipment such as the switchboard, spotlight and special effects. Unloads, hangs, and focuses lighting fixtures and special effects fixtures. Also unloads and sets up musical equipment. Constructs and paints physical scenic elements. Maintains fly system and rigs; maintains stage scenery, props and special effects elements. Maintains equipment such as cables, fixtures, spotters, switchboards and stage riggings.

Operates shows, including setting and striking scenic elements, props, microphones, and special effect elements.

Carpentry Competent in the basic use of standard hand tools: hammer, screwdriver, tape measure, wrench Able to assist Lead Carpenter with basic set construction techniques Actively learning and improving upon additional/advanced carpentry skills and techniques Rigging

• Understands basic Harrah’s rigging requirements and techniques and able to assist Team Able to evaluate the safety of any given task 100% safety compliance record – always consults with an authority Is trained and competent in operating the fly rail system Actively learning additional rigging skills and techniques Sound
• Assists Sound Technicians in setting up and striking sound equipment Actively learning additional sound skills and techniques Lighting Responsible for hanging, circuiting, focusing and coloring lighting fixtures for all venues Capable of minor repairs: replacing lamps and connectors on fixtures
• Understands the use and proper installation of data lines Actively learning additional lighting skills and techniques Special Effects Capable of refilling equipment requiring fluids
• Understands and successfully able to control density levels of fog and other similar special effects
• Assists Pyrotechnician with basic set up – NOT operation
• Understands and can perform the set-up and operational check of Hydro systems (example: Night Club showers) Actively learning additional special effects skills and techniques

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent Vocational or certified professional training preferred

• Minimum one year experience in stage or related field for level 1
• Minimum three years experience in stage or related field for level 2 and level 1 certifications in at least 3 of the 5 skill areas
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English Basic knowledge of stage terminology Basic knowledge of stage work and/or carpentry
• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business
• Acts as a role model to other Team Members and always presents oneself as a credit to Caesars Entertainment and encourages others to do the same.

Adheres to all regulatory, company and department policies and procedures

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Able to lift, carry push, pull and reposition large objects weighing in excess of 100 lbs Able to work at heights of 40 feet. Ability to stand and be physically active for eight hours Ability to frequently tolerate high noise levels Ability to work in a dark environment May be exposed to guests who use tobacco products. Also, non-public contact positions may be required to enter public areas from time to time, in connection with their duties, and may be subject to the same environment.