Entertainment Tech - Theatrical Maintenance (Full-Time Hourly)

San Diego, CA · full time

$20 / 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 hiring a theatrical maintenance technician to set up, operate, and repair equipment for stage shows and special events at their parks. This role suits someone with hands-on experience in theatrical production who enjoys working in dynamic outdoor and indoor environments with animal-themed attractions.

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

Skills this role names

What they ask for

Required

High school diploma or equivalent
At least 18 years old
Minimum 1 year of theme park or theatrical environment experience with specific training in lighting, staging, video, audio, or equipment repair
Ability to work professionally and safely in a team
Comfortable with theatrical control systems and computers
Clear oral and written communication skills, including headset communication
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights up to 65 feet
Ability to stand, bend, or kneel for extended periods
Full physical flexibility to bend, reach, twist, and turn
Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds
Comfortable working in theater and outdoor environments with varying weather, darkness, water, and noise
Comfortable around animals
Able to train on and use protective gear
Comfortable with exposure to fumes, dust, and odor
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 johnboat
Basic understanding of electrical theory, carpentry, and pyrotechnic materials handling
Ability to read and interpret lighting plots, schematics, and blueprints
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook at business level
Valid state driver's license