What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audio Technician- Seasonal position at ANAKEESTA?
Imagine a rewarding career, working with the nicest people, surrounded by the best views Gatlinburg has to offer! Our award-winning theme park is looking for a part-time Audio Technician to join our technical team here at Anakeesta.
The ideal candidate would have a strong background in audio and is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the park audio systems, setting up live sound and recording equipment, making adjustments, testing equipment, and operating live productions. This position reports to the Technical Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
- Mix live audio for stage and roaming performances
- Perform daily rehearsal support consisting of audio and stage set up
- Perform pre and post show checks to ensure correct and smooth execution of the show
- Assist in audio equipment changeover for next show
- Manage daily audio system schedules
- Perform routine maintenance and upkeep of park audio systems along with related components
- Change audio programming and placement for special events and holidays
- Install, repair and terminate CAT5/6 cabling for audio systems
- Keep work area orderly, neat, safe, and well maintained
- Log all daily repairs and equipment needs
- Assist in other areas of the technical department as directed (lighting and video support)
- Drive company vehicles (cars, vans, utility vehicles, non-commercial trucks) to transport personnel and/or supplies
- Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience required which demonstrates the successful execution of similar duties and responsibilities in a theme park environment
- Good knowledge of indoor and outdoor technical theater equipment, installation, and operation
- Ability to operate, program, and troubleshoot technical equipment
- Experience and solid understanding of DMX cabling, setup, and troubleshooting
- Experience operating various audio systems and consoles
- Test, repair, and clean audio equipment
- Good working knowledge and understanding of electricity
- Ability to use hand tools and power tools such as voltmeters, soldering pencils and guns, clamp on digital multimeters, hand drills, electric saws, hammers, screw guns, wrenches, pliers, boom lifts, scissor lifts, ladders, etc.
- Reading, writing, and math skills necessary to: Label equipment, control systems, cables, etc.
- Understand related schematics, diagrams, blueprints, and manufacturer manuals
- Ability to initiate inventory lists, monthly maintenance reports of related equipment
- Ability to think clearly and react quickly and calmly to changes and/or emergency situations
- Must promote and support a “team” environment by cooperating and helping co-workers
- Able to hear, see, speak, and write English
- Must be able to hear well in a noisy or musical environment
- Must have required technical capacity and strong problem analysis/solving ability
- Able to get along with other employees to work out problems and resolve conflicts
- Able to maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules
- Must be able to move about, climb, bend, twist, kneel, stoop, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to adjust to outside temperatures ranging from 0 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit with fluctuations in humidity
- Must be able to climb and work comfortably in high positions up to 80 feet off the ground
- Working knowledge of basic networking equipment and application/configuration preferred
- Experience with SMPTE timecode preferred
- Ability to solder and do light PCB repair preferred
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Free admission for employees and their immediate family
- Employee discounts on food and merchandise
- Generous pass exchange program with over 30 area attractions
If you meet the above qualifications, and would like join our team, we would love to receive your application!
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