Theatrical Services Technician, Seasonal, SeaWorld San Diego

San Diego, CA · internship

$19 / hour

Listed on United Parks & Resorts’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

SeaWorld is looking for a seasonal technician to operate and maintain theatrical equipment for shows and special events at their San Diego park, including lighting, audio, video, and staging work. This role suits someone with theater or theme park experience who can work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment with exposure to heights, water, animals, and varying weather.

Our summary, not United Parks & Resorts’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

Required

Valid state driver's license
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 18 years old
Minimum 1 year experience in theme park or theatrical environment with training in lighting, staging, video, audio, or equipment repair
Ability to work professionally and safely in a team
Comfortable with computers and theatrical control systems
Good oral and written communication skills including headset communication
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights between 6 and 65 feet
Ability to stand, bend, or kneel for extended periods
Complete flexibility to bend, reach, twist and turn
Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds
Comfortable in theater and outdoor environments including dark, nighttime, water-adjacent, and varying weather conditions
Comfortable around animals
Comfortable with noise and vibrations
Able to train on and use protective gear
Comfortable around fumes, dust, and odors
Available to work varying shifts including opening, closing, and event rehearsal shifts

Nice to have

Experience with industrial vehicles or watercraft such as high reach, forklift, scissor lift, barge, or john boat
Basic understanding of electrical theory
Basic understanding of carpentry
Basic understanding of pyrotechnic material handling and setup
Ability to read and interpret lighting plots, schematics, and blueprints
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook