GENERAL SUMMARY
The Production Technician II is responsible for providing support for special events conducted on Viejas property, at offsite venues, and/or on the Reservation. Operates production equipment including lighting, sound, media production equipment, laser projection systems, pyrotechnic controls, stage design and trimming.
CORE SCOPE OF POSITION
- Transports, installs, and connects entertainment electrical distribution systems to include multi-cable, socapack, distro boxes and set generators to power and operate entertainment production equipment.
- Reviews the work order and consults with Management to assess what lighting is required.
- Works behind the scenes of productions to provide lighting and create special lighting effects to enhance the visual impact of a show.
- Sets up, maintains, and operates light fixtures, control devices, and the associated electrical and rigging equipment used for stage production.
- Plans, sets up, tests and adjusts audio system prior to start of an event and/or performance.
- Ensures audio or sound is picked up by microphones, amplifiers, and other equipment.
- Operates video recorders and projection equipment such as PowerPoint and MPEC distributions.
- Performs video editing as needed.
- Sets up and operates console to control laser projection while complying with safety standards of operating system.
- Interfaces with laser contractors to maintain graphic systems.
- Performs test, calibration, and adjustments of the laser.
- Examines, cleans, and maintains system cooling and optical equipment according to preventive maintenance schedule.
- Receives, stores, and maintains fireworks.
- Installs, maintains, and repair of electrical firing systems.
- Loads and operates the equipment to launch fireworks at the correct trajectory and at the correct moment while ensuring safety.
- Reads script to determine concert set or decoration requirements.
- Constructs, decorates, and takes down of stage design.
- Conducts preventive maintenance checks on technical production equipment. Identifies problems and repairs or replaces equipment as needed.
- Stays current with changes in entertainment and production technology.
- Assists the Entertainment and Production Department with other duties as assigned.
- Complies with and follows company and departmental policies and standard operating procedures, and applicable governmental laws and regulations.
- Ensures that a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment is maintained at all times with technical crew and guests.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
STYLE SERVICE COMMITTMENT
All Team Members commit to delivering Viejas STYLE Service, our own unique delivery of hospitality service that creates an experience our Guests never want to leave. As a Viejas Team Member, your commitment to – and upholding of --- these standards is important and necessary to ensure Viejas is a place our Guests and Team Members enjoy as a place to stay, play, dine and work!
INTERACTION
- Interacts with guests and peer groups.
SUPERVISION
- Leads one or more team members when designing and trimming concert stage.
Required Skills
** KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**
- Proficiency in show control systems, lighting, sound, media equipment, and laser.
- Knowledge of rigging with ability to obtain certification.
- Knowledge of pyrotechnics with ability to obtain certification.
- Knowledge of mechanical repair and trouble shoot electronic down to the component level.
- Working knowledge of computer system, Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Basic mathematical skills.
- Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to set up stage design from the bottom up.
- Ability to read and understand maintenance manual and schematics.
- Ability to make impromptu decision, multi-task, and work in a fast paced environment.
- Must be dependable, timely and have high attention to detail.
- Must be flexible to work different shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Required Experience
** EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION**
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- California driver’s license is required.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
EXPERIENCE
- 3 or more years of related experience and/or training.