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The Dollywood Company · 7 hours ago

Theatrical Lighting Technician - Dollywood Theme Park - Full Time Seasonal

Pigeon Forge, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The Dollywood Company is dedicated to creating memorable experiences at their theme park in the Great Smoky Mountains. They are seeking a Theatrical Lighting Technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot outdoor theme park lighting and A/V systems, ensuring high-quality entertainment for guests.

Amusement Park and ArcadeHospitalityResorts

Responsibilities

Perform primary technician duties as assigned, making calculated and situational decisions to complete tasks in a responsible time for Dollywood Parks and Resorts Entertainment Department. Technicians will work with themed outdoor lighting, festival installations, property wide atmospheric sound, show set deployment and assembly

Provide continued maintenance to entertainment system infrastructures, which includes but not limited to, Dollywood Parks and Resorts themed outdoor lighting systems, festival icons, atmospheric sound systems, and show sets

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair entertainment lighting control systems, static lighting fixtures, moving head fixtures, professional sound systems, video projection systems and DMX infrastructure issues as well as DMX controlled fixtures

Set up, troubleshoot, diagnose networking infrastructure

Troubleshoot, and diagnose common line voltage problems and submit repair requests as necessary

Perform routine maintenance of entertainment equipment to meet high safety standards and safe use conditions

Utilize heavy machinery for installation and transportation of entertainment equipment

Provide entertainment technical support to all Dollywood Parks and Resorts venues as needed

Able and willing to share knowledge and best use cases with other technical team members

Wear Dollywood Entertainment provided costume or uniform

Assist in other areas of Entertainment Division as directed

Maintain an orderly, neat, safe, and well-maintained work space

Drive company vehicles (cars, vans, trucks) to transport personnel and/or task supply items

Qualification

Entertainment lighting experienceLighting control systems knowledgeProgramming lighting softwareStage set constructionElectricity knowledgeIndustry software proficiencyCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem solvingFlexibilityAttention to detail

Required

Minimum 18 years of age

High School diploma required

Must have experience with entertainment and/or architectural lighting fixtures

Knowledge of entertainment and/or architectural lighting control infrastructure and control systems

Must be able to operate a computer and be knowledgeable of general use programs such as Outlook, Word and Excel

Must successfully complete a pre-employment offer background check and drug screening

Driver's license and acceptable driving record required

Able to make a friendly impression when speaking to or corresponding with guests, vendors, and other employees

Must reflect Dollywood's image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in work

Must be self-motivated and disciplined

Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis

Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information

Must be committed to continuous improvement

Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene

Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers

Must be productive in a fast-paced environment

Must maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays

Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to act to meet their needs within company guidelines

Must be able to utilize effective communication, problem solving, conflict management and interpersonal skills

Able to comprehend instructions and retain information

Able to perform duties consistent with creating a safe and secure environment for hosts and guests

Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities

Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide with accuracy

Able to communicate effectively with Guests and Hosts using approved communication methods

Able to tolerate various temperatures while working outdoors

Able to operate/drive a company vehicle with valid driver's license and insurance

Able to meet the physical demands of the job

Ability to be on feet for extended times and on various surfaces

Able to work extended hours in dim light conditions

Ability to work on various surfaces, to include walking, kneeling, stooping, bending, crawling, bending, pulling, pushing, reaching, twisting, and moving about tight spaces

Have manual dexterity for operating various hand tools and power tools (ie: air compressors, generators, saws, drills, impacts, wrenches, screwdrivers, shovels, etc.)

Able to lift, carry, push and/or pull objects and materials of moderately heavy weight (up to 50 lbs) and occasionally heavier weight (up to 120lbs. with assistance)

Able to work at heights up to and excess of 90 ft

Able to endure approved exposure levels to various chemicals found in cleaning solvents, adhesives, paints, lubricants, atmospheric effects solutions, etc