Aquatics Technician - "O"

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group • Las Vegas, NV

6d

About The Position

We are looking for our next Aquatics Technician to join our Technical Production Services team. The main objective of this role is to be responsible for the safety of our artists and technicians while in the water. The Aquatics Technician will have the opportunity to: - Ensure all departmental designs, equipment, systems, functions, procedures, show tracks, maintenance and inspection logs, special projects, etc. are properly and adequately documented; - Work with the Aquatics Supervisor and Artistic & Stage Management staff to support their needs during rehearsals, trainings, and performances; - Develop a thorough knowledge of all department equipment specific to the production in order to operate equipment safely; - Adhere to and promote all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations as they pertain to the safe operation of all elements related to the show; participate in all required health and safety classes and emergency rescue procedure training; - Take active role in Rescue Scenarios and Contingency Plans throughout theatre with regards to water safety; - Remain underwater for a period of 90 minutes or more, twice a night, during the running of the shows and perform the designated pre-determined set of activities in accordance with the “Aquatics Cue Track Book”; - Safeguard both technicians and artists during both the running of the performance, as well as during training and maintenance periods, as well as on-stage while acting as “Deck Safety Officer”; - Perform maintenance duties that include, but are not be limited to, operating the “Scuba Tank Air Filling Station”, servicing and repairing all scuba gear used in the theatre, vacuuming of the theatre pool and assisting all other theatre departments with their cue tracks, maintenance projects, installations and repairs as needed; - Complete all other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma and or GED required
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Possess a current “Professional Scuba Diving Divemaster Certification,” (or higher) with a known accredited certification agency, as well as valid CPR, first aid, AED certifications
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10 course completion card
• Possess a state of health that facilitates the extensive scuba diving and essential functions of the job; Comfortable with wearing a “Full Face Scuba Diving Mask” and be able to lift, push or pull heavy loads (50 lbs or more), including pulling Performing Artists through the water column
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job including, but not limited to: crouching, kneeling, standing, lifting things under water, and the ability to hold breath, sometimes for extended amounts of time; lifting at least 50lbs unassisted, etc.; Full list of essential functions will be sent in the offer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Verification of the right to work in the United States for Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, as demonstrated by completion of the Form I-9 upon hire and the submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the Form I-9) verifying one’s identity and work authorization

Responsibilities

• Ensure all departmental designs, equipment, systems, functions, procedures, show tracks, maintenance and inspection logs, special projects, etc. are properly and adequately documented
• Work with the Aquatics Supervisor and Artistic & Stage Management staff to support their needs during rehearsals, trainings, and performances
• Develop a thorough knowledge of all department equipment specific to the production in order to operate equipment safely
• Adhere to and promote all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations as they pertain to the safe operation of all elements related to the show; participate in all required health and safety classes and emergency rescue procedure training
• Take active role in Rescue Scenarios and Contingency Plans throughout theatre with regards to water safety
• Remain underwater for a period of 90 minutes or more, twice a night, during the running of the shows and perform the designated pre-determined set of activities in accordance with the “Aquatics Cue Track Book”
• Safeguard both technicians and artists during both the running of the performance, as well as during training and maintenance periods, as well as on-stage while acting as “Deck Safety Officer”
• Perform maintenance duties that include, but are not be limited to, operating the “Scuba Tank Air Filling Station”, servicing and repairing all scuba gear used in the theatre, vacuuming of the theatre pool and assisting all other theatre departments with their cue tracks, maintenance projects, installations and repairs as needed
• Complete all other job-related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED