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Entertainment Stage Technician- Full Time/Part Time, Walt Disney World

Disney Parks - The Walt Disney Company · Orlando, FL, USA ·

Pay:
$23.00 per hour
Job type:
Full Time

The Entertainment Stage Technician will have the experience of watching Guests react as they are transported by live shows, parades, and spectaculars across the Walt Disney World Resort. As an Entertainment Stage Technician, you will install, operate, and maintain the lighting, audio, props, video, pyrotechnics, automation, and rigging for dozens of live shows and special events across our Parks and Resorts daily.

Basic Qualifications

Positive, professional demeanor, and ability to work as part of a team

Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow skills along with career

Full-time availability for a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

Able to work in a physically demanding role that requires lifting to 50 lbs. as well as frequent climbing, squatting, and standing for long durations of time

Comfortable working outdoors in inclement and/or extreme weather conditions in a physically active environment

Experience setting up, installing, and troubleshooting advanced technology for new productions or events

Technology savvy with solid understanding of electrical systems and data signal flow

Troubleshoot and repair show operation equipment

Ability to pass ATFE background check and maintain WDW pyro credential

Valid United States driver’s license and reliable transportation

Knowledge of theatrical terminology and interpreting documentation

Audio

Live mixing (front of house and monitors)

Experience setting up and tearing down audio gear (speakers, instruments, etc.)

Proficient in programming and operating digital consoles and advanced audio programs (Q-SYS, Dante, etc.)

Lighting

Read and implement lighting plots

Experience programming lighting consoles and moving lights

Understand basic lighting principles

Knowledge of electrical systems and circuitry

Video

Live event experience building and operating video systems from scratch

Video engineering experience for live events in multiple areas (i.e. switching, graphics, editing, etc.)

Media server and/or projection mapping knowledge

LED wall installation experience

Rigging

Familiar with theatrical overhead rigging practices

Experience with, and willingness to continue learning about, truss systems, chain hoists, and overhead safety guidelines

Able to obtain and maintain a CDL B license

Props & Puppets

Experience repairing and creating puppets and props

Able to recreate items based on template or mold

Show Support Warehouse

Relevant experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume warehouse with electronic inventory management systems

Able to obtain and maintain a CDL B license

Comfortable checking-in and checking-out all entertainment equipment, including packing and loading trucks for transportation

Familiar with performing inventory control checks

Show Control / Automation

Experience with setting up, operating, and maintaining show control systems and equipment for entertainment venues

Comprehension of networking and IT principles

Familiar with Navigator, Conductor, Q-SYS, and/or AMX is a plus

Pyrotechnics & Special Effects

Ability to obtain FL CDL with hazmat endorsement

Operate heavy equipment such as Roll Loader, Forklift, Scissor Lift and WAVe Lift

Warehouse and inventory management experience

Experience with programming, installation, and operation of live pyrotechnic systems

Knowledge of special effects systems (i.e. fog, lasers, haze, etc.)

The pay rate for this role in Florida is $23.00 per hour.

Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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