Entertainment Tech - Lighting

Position Summary
This position is responsible for all aspects of entertainment lighting including drafting plots, doing load-ins, programming and operating a lighting console, doing load-outs, running a crew, being the dimmer tech/power person for shows & events, being a follow spot operator, lighting focus, and doing maintenance on all types of lighting and lighting equipment to be used for all events across property.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for loading in and loading out shows

Responsible for running the lighting crew for load-ins & load-outs when assigned as the role of Lighting Designer (LD) or Dimmer Tech/Power Person

Responsible for creating lighting plots

Configure and hang trusses and lighting equipment for shows and events

Set-up/Install portable dimmers, power distribution, data distribution, and monitor for proper operation

Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures

Operate lighting control systems

Design lighting for entertainment and special events

Build, maintain, and repair: Lighting fixtures/devices, cables and other entertainment electrical equipment

Set Up & Operate Follow Spots and RoboSpots

Secondary Duties And Responsibilities

Operate fork trucks, scissor lifts, and boom lifts

Casino Lighting Maintenance and Projects

Entertainment Lighting Installations around property

Assists with Entertainment production tasks, as neededOther duties as assigned

Minimum Education And Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

OR Bachelors Degree with a focus on Theatrical or Entertainment Lighting

In lieu of a degree, three years of experience working with entertainment or theatrical lighting equipment, lighting consoles, and other related lighting systems may be considered

Knowledgeable in the operation of professional lighting equipment

Experience in Live Event, Theatrical, or Architectural lighting design

Knowledge of Vectorworks or other applicable CAD software

Knowledge of the GrandMA2/3 or any other applicable entertainment lighting consoles

Knowledge of temporary power & data distribution for entertainment lighting

Competencies

Good communication skills

Good organizational and multi-tasking skills

Good leadership skills

Ability to delegate tasks efficiently and effectively

Training Requirements

Knowledge of digital and computer-based lighting equipment

Knowledge of company specific hardware and software

Must be certified in the operation of fork trucks, motorized pallet jacks, scissor lifts and boom lifts

Physical Demands And Work Environment

Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend and climb for extended periods of time

Must be able to climb wire ladders to operate truss mounted follow spots

Must be able to climb wire ladders to focus lighting on trusses

Must be able to lift and move all necessary equipment up to 75 lbs.

Must be able to sit in front of a computer screen for extended periods of time

Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions

Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with this job. Mohegan Sun reserves the right to make changes to the above job description whenever necessary.

Work Shift
Regular

Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference in hiring. "Native American" means an individual who is a duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or any group of Native Americans recognized by the Mohegan Tribe, The United States of America, or the State of Connecticut.

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