Tech Ops - Tech 1

$24.12 / hour

America’s First Theme Park is looking for you!  Come join the team that brings some of the most exciting theme park events to life! From Boysenberry Festival to Peanuts Celebration, Merry Farm to Scary Farm, Knott’s is looking for talented individuals with theatrical, theme park, concert, corporate experience in Project Administration to join our Entertainment Leadership Team.

Tech Ops support the technical department in the installation, construction, maintenance, operations and strike in one of the following areas: staging (construction), lighting, audio, paint, scenic dressing, video, and special effects.  Provides hands on theatrical techniques and skills in the mentioned specialty area, following directions from the leadership team.

• Operates and maintains theatrical equipment such as fly rails, scenery changes, props, follow spots, lighting boards, lighting equipment, audio boards, PA systems, and audio visual equipment.
• Constructs, installs, strikes, and/or repairs stage scenes, set dressings, props, lighting equipment, audio equipment, and any other technical equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair a variety of basic issues and equipment during day-to-day operations.
• Read, understand and implement plans and blueprints.

Education       

Associate's Degree (2 year College or Tech School) Theater or Project Management                                                                                  

Minimum Age

0 ‑ 2 Years Related Experience professional theatre or relatedentertainment industry.

Experience         

At Least 18 Years of Age                                                                                                                     

    Qualifications:

• Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.

    Certifications:

    Commercial Driver's License