Technician, Special Effects - Universal Horror Unleashed

About the Role

Responsible for the highly skilled, discipline-specific technical operations of Special Effects (SFX) within Universal Horror Unleashed (UHU). Completes installations, routine maintenance, and repairs to ensure show quality and a positive guest experience. Ensures safety of self, guests, and other team members by adhering to state and company-specific safety standards. Provides installation assistance for set changes and special events, ensuring proper safety and design compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serves as key SFX Technician for Universal Horror Unleashed.
• Installs, operates, and maintains lighting and SFX equipment as designed.
• Ensures safe operation of SFX equipment per UDX and manufacturer specifications.
• Completes routine maintenance on all lighting equipment to uphold safety standards and proper daily operation.
• Assists with the operation of show/house SFX equipment and special events, including live show elements.
• Communicates and resolves technical problems with Entertainment management.
• Troubleshoots and assembles gear, ensuring equipment is functional and team objectives are met.
• Assists with daily maintenance of UHU to ensure all technical equipment is operational.
• Implements show quality and performance standards as defined by Entertainment and Technical Management.
• Creates and maintains a safe work environment.
• Facilitates and troubleshoots team objectives under the direction of Leads/Supervisors.
• Completes tasks with minimal supervision after initial direction.
• Communicates technical operation details to upper management and affected team members.
• Completes reporting through systems like Maximo to ensure effective shift communication.
• Maintains a working knowledge of electrical theory, industry standards, tools, and technologies.
• Completes all state and company-mandated training and maintains required license renewals.
• Actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities per UDX policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Pyrotechnics license is preferred.
• Consistent attendance is required.
• Obtain LVMPD Non-Gaming Work Card.
• OSHA 10 certification (or ability to obtain).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of special effects experience is required.
• 1+ year of experience in professional or themed entertainment is preferred.
• Associate’s degree in a related field is preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.