General Special Effects Technician

Role Description

General SFX Technician
Full Time or Part Time Hourly (On-site)
Weekend Availability Required
Possible Overtime
Benefits Included

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely and consistently deliver high quality onsite technical support to Lead Technicians and/or Project Managers by:
• Following detailed verbal and written instructions for installing Pyrotechnics, Flame Effects, Lasers, Cryogenics, Lighting and AV.
• Actively engaging in deployment of special effects to include: Pyrotechnics, Flame Effects, Lasers and Cryogenics deployments under the direction of Lead Technician or Producer.
• Comprehension of detailed pyrotechnic execution plans.
• General comprehension of event plots and scenarios.
• Able to communicate effectively and take direction confidently.
• General knowledge of common event power scenarios.
• General knowledge of DMX systems, basic AV systems.
• Experience with pyrotechnic firing systems such as FireOne and the willingness to learn other firing systems.
• Collaboratively troubleshooting alongside crew to solve onsite issues.
• Routinely complete and maintain OSHA and Company-level compliance trainings.
• Adherence to Company policies and best practices.
• Ability to work well both collaboratively and independently.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Prepare and pack, and deliver equipment for events while further developing skillsets.
• Follow detailed verbal and written instructions for packing each show.
• Inspecting and verifying equipment pack lists and validating equipment condition.
• Drive Company-owned vehicles to and from locations as specified.
• Acquire and develop new skillsets involving emerging technologies and practices.
• Develop relevant knowledge and familiarity with inventory, with a focus on maintenance.
• Able to work evenings, weekends
• Able to travel nationally for on-site shows
• Able to work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment
• Willing to learn how to safely deploy and repair special effects and event production equipment
• Willing to become DOT Certified in the State of Maryland
• Willing to become HAZMAT Certified in the State of Maryland
• Forklift certification preferred; Willing to be certified on and operate forklifts regularly
• Comfortable utilizing ladders up to 12"
• Able to frequently walk, bend, squat, balance, lift and carry up to 75 lbs
• Able to pass background check and drug test
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required
• High School Diploma or GED required
• At least one-year job experience preferred

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays / 2x hourly pay rate if working on holiday
• Overtime pay (1.5x) when working over 40 hours per week
• John Hancock 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Dependent Care Program
• Travel Reward Points (hotel, airline, car rental)
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company perks, including regular in-office treats and social events
• ...and more!