Lighting Technician

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Lead Lighting Technician, assigned lead or supervisor the incumbent provides complete technical support for all entertainment related events property wide. Responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of advanced lighting systems. Must have working knowledge of theatrical lighting, computerized lighting consoles, and electrical concepts. Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends. Position requires frequent standing, walking, leaning, reaching and moderate lifting/carrying weights of up to 100 pounds. Ability to maintain a professional attitude while working under pressure and meet deadlines with a constantly changing event schedule. High school diploma required with three (3) to five (5) years of technical entertainment production experience, or a bachelor degree in a related field. Must be well versed in production/theater terminology. Ability to troubleshoot and assist in the repair of advanced lighting systems. Familiar with DMX and sACN data distribution methods. Ability to operate heavy equipment, such as boom lifts, scissor lifts, and forklifts

Duties and Responsibilities

• Must adhere to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe's Policies and Procedures.
• Responsible for preparation, installation, programming, and operation of advanced lighting systems property wide.
• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all lighting equipment.
• Follow spot operation.
• Maintains a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment.
• Promotes positive public/employee relations at all times
• Participates as a panel member on MPGE's Board of Review as needed.
• Performs all related duties as needed or assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma required with three (3) to five (5) years of technical entertainment production experience, or a bachelor degree in a related field.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must be well versed in production/theater terminology.
• Ability to troubleshoot and assist in the repair of advanced lighting systems.
• Familiar with DMX and sACN data distribution methods.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment, such as boom lifts, scissor lifts, and forklifts.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work as part of a team towards a common goal with little or no supervision.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to carry / lift / move weights up to 50lbs, occasionally carry/ lift/ move weights up to 100lbs, stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb rope ladders, climb on truss, balance in high, precarious places, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

THE MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT TRIBE PRACTICES TRIBAL AND NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE (33 M.P.T.L.) IN HIRING AND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.