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Stage Technician - On Call

Caesars Entertainment · South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA ·

Pay:
30.000 - 50.000
Job type:
Full Time

Job Summary
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.

How You Will Create the Extraordinary

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.

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

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

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

What You Will Need

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.

Disclaimer
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

As part of the onboarding process for new hires, candidates will be required to complete a background check. In addition, pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for any role operating a motor vehicle (Valet, Bus Drivers, Limo Drivers), Facilities and/or Engineering, Lifeguards, Pilots, Security and Surveillance roles. Pre-employment screenings will be completed prior to an offer being extended, except where applicable law requires that such pre-employment screening may occur post-offer. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, national origin, sex, age over 40, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA

Caesars Entertainment will engage in an interactive process and make reasonable accommodations, as required by law, for individuals with disabilities or to accommodate pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, or where a conflict exists between the position and an individuals’ religious beliefs or practices.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Caesars Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Caesars Entertainment will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.

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