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

Job ID 1222072BR Location Orlando, Florida, United States / Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Aug. 12, 2024

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"I didn't think it was possible that something I did for fun - telling sports stories through stats - could become my job until I came here."

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Job Summary:

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.

The pay rate for this role in Florida is $21.00 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.

Responsibilities:

Show operation and maintenance of all entertainment technical elements
Mixing live audio for bands and live events
Load and launch pyrotechnics for our nighttime spectaculars
Repair props and puppets used in our live shows
Program and operate lighting consoles for live shows and special events
Load in and operate equipment for conventions and special events
Manage entertainment warehouse inventory and repair high end gear

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
Valid United States driver’s license and reliable transportation
Knowledge of theatrical terminology and interpreting documentation

Specialize in one or more of the following technical disciplines is required:

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

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 pack 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 and pass ATFE background check for handling pyrotechnics
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.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Five (5) years live entertainment experience in increasing roles of responsibility
Leadership experience
Advanced networking, programming, and computer skills
Show control system and automation skills
Vendor certification on repair of equipment

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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

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