Lighting Technician

Churchill Downs Incorporated • Village of Waterloo, NY

21h

About The Position

The Lighting Technician is responsible for the movement and set up of various pieces of lighting equipment for separation of light and shadow or contrast, depth of field and/or visual effects.

Requirements

• Attend required training sessions offered by the casino
• Obtain required license(s)
• Perform the duties described in compliance with local laws and regulations
• Responsible for taking the necessary steps to ensure minors are not allowed to gamble or loiter in gambling areas, drink alcoholic beverages, or purchase tobacco
• Knowledge of the ordinances, regulations, laws, policies, and procedures relating to the Team Member’s department
• Knowledge of the property’s programs to address problem gambling
• Consult with the appropriate individuals and maintain an effective system of written policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with gaming regulations and Internal Controls
• Responsible for taking the appropriate steps to investigate exceptions, fraud, and potential violations and report such instances to the appropriate levels of management
• Reports any acts of wrongdoing on behalf of any Team Member that they have knowledge of
• Communicate effectively with all levels of Team Members, guests, and outside contacts
• Required to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Required to move around all work areas effectively and efficiently
• Required to work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Required to work for extended time seated as well as on your feet
• The Lighting Technician is required to possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in Theater production in a similar capacity is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures increase value of the brand of del Lago – excellence, excitement, homegrown hospitality within all programs and executions
• Responsible for setting up and focusing lights
• Responsible for patching and or wiring up lights to dimmers or electronic control consoles
• Responsible for changing the set-up of lights during a performance or concert (e.g., changing color gels)
• Responsible for packing down lights after the show
• Responding for reading and developing lighting plans
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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