Entertainment Tech LD - Full-time / Part-time

Job Summary: Responsible for programming, maintaining, and repairing all lighting, audio and video equipment for Harrah's New Orleans Casino.

Essential Job Functions:

• Familiarity with High End Systems, HOG operating system and consoles HES, Martin fixtures.
• Perform theatrical service technical duties and responsibilities at a general level of proficiency with an understanding and demonstration of basic technical skills.
• Perform warehouse prep, stagehand, scene shifts and other behind the scene duties for entertainment shows and/or events.
• Operate spotlight for assigned shows.
• Operate light board and/or audio console for small and medium shows/events.
• Maintain cleanliness and quality standards through all assigned tasks.
• Adhere to company and departmental area safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other functions as directed by management for the good of the department and company.
• Perform daily operational duties to assist the department to include covering scheduled or open positions, communicating show changes, schedule changes and other details and sharing information with co-workers and management.
• Assist with install, show operation and strike for all Entertainment Department shows and events.
• Troubleshoot needed maintenance and make minor repairs on scenic elements, sound system or lighting system, lighting fixtures or other technical components.
• Responsible for maintaining quality standards, through assigned tasks, special events and show positions.
• Provide technical support and service for all departmental needs and perform other functions as directed by management for the good of the department and company.
• Maintain cleanliness, maintenance and safety standards through all assigned tasks.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• College degree in Theatre or related discipline (preferred but not required) or equivalent related certification or documentation of experience.
• A minimum of 5 years general experience in a theatrical environment as a technician with knowledge of technical theater, including but not limited to: theatrical rigging, theater safety, audio and lighting systems, special effects, video, theatrical scenery and drapery, set decorating, scenic and prop construction, maintenance and repair. Timeline of general experience must be detailed on resume to be considered for this position.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule with no set days off including: early mornings/days/evenings/late nights/weekends/holidays.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously with limited supervision.
• Hands on capability to operate technical equipment and troubleshoot technical problems.
• Must be able to work in environment with atmospheric effects (fog, smoke, haze, mist, bubble, snow, scents, etc.)
• Must be able to operate mechanical equipment including but not limited to hand held power devices and table-mounted power tools
• Must be willing to be trained to operate trucks (non-CDL) and lifts; valid driver license preferred.

Must be able to work in a variety of outdoor weather conditions including cold and extreme heat