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Entertainment Technician (Repair Technician), Sesame Place California
full-timeSan Diego

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Location

San Diego

Type

full-time

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About this role

SEASONAL POSITION

Join us at Sesame Place and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today!

What you get to do:

  • Participates as an integral contributor to the Entertainment Operations Department.
  • Troubleshoot, maintain and/or repair of all technical equipment within the park
  • Executes the operation of Show Product in one of the following disciplines, Audio, Multi-Media, Master Electrician, Lighting Board Operator, Spot Operator, Deck Hands, Fly Rail, Dressers
  • Support Park wide special events with set-up, operation and strike of technical equipment as needed
  • Collaborates with Entertainment Production/Operations, Theming, and Theatrical Services teams to achieve project goals and objectives.
  • Works with outside contractors.
  • Maintain the parade floats and props used in various shows and events
  • Operate the audio, lights and video during shows and events
  • Drive parade floats when necessary
  • Consistently demonstrates courteous and professional behavior in all work aspects with all ambassadors and guests.
  • Maintains a professional appearance that meets grooming standards
  • Perform and complete assigned tasks from management as needed
  • Consistently practice safe work habits including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), lifting, and reporting unsafe situations

What it takes to succeed

  • Knowledge of technical theater practices and equipment.
  • Experience with hand tools, powered drills and soldering equipment preferred.
  • Ability to lift and move 50 pounds required.
  • Ability to climb into and out of, as well as operate in, confined spaces required.
  • Ability to operate in loud conditions with hearing protection required.
  • Valid US Driver’s License required.
  • Proven Technical skills, strong communication skills; positive attitude, team player; multi-tasking skills, collaboration skills
  • 2 years entertainment production, operation or equivalent experience required.
  • Ability to stand, walk, and work for prolonged periods of time in extreme weather conditions with or without shade.
  • Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions with or without shade
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, weekends, evenings, overnight and holidays required.
  • Be willing to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards.
  • Ability to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements to include but not limited to passing required tests and certifications within established timelines

In-Person Skills Testing Required!

What else is important:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least 18 years old
  • Minimum 1 year experience working in a theme park/theatrical environment with specific training in at least one of the following areas: Lighting, Staging, Video, Audio or Equipment Repair (moving lights, pumps, motors, fixtures, pneumatics)
  • Ability to work professionally, responsibly and safely in a team environment
  • Be comfortable operating computers and computerized control systems used in theatrical performances
  • Have good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally via headset
  • Ability to climb a ladder and work at heights between 6 and 65 feet
  • Ability to stand, bend or kneel for long periods of time
  • Ability to bend, reach, twist and turn with complete flexibility
  • Ability to lift, push and pull 50 pounds
  • Be comfortable working in theater and outdoor environments (dark/nighttime conditions, in/around water, in varying weather conditions)
  • Be comfortable working around animals
  • Be comfortable with exposure to noise and vibrations
  • Be able to train on and properly use protective gear
  • Be comfortable working around fumes/dust/odor
  • Be available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours; i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts, as well as event rehearsal shifts


Availability:

  • This is a seasonal role
  • During the peak season, must have 5 days of unrestricted availability, to include the weekends
  • You must be able to work varied schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • The Sesame Place season runs from March 2026 through Labor Day 2026, with onboarding and all required training to be completed prior to the start of the season.
  • Hours my fluctuate based on business need; may be scheduled up to 40 hours weekly.

Compensation: 20.00 USD Hourly

Starting Base Pay:

The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

  • FREE park admission
  • Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
  • Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Exclusive employee events and giveaways
     

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

Other facts

Tech stack
Technical Theater Practices,Audio,Lighting,Video,Equipment Repair,Communication Skills,Team Player,Multi-tasking,Collaboration Skills,Hand Tools,Powered Drills,Soldering Equipment,Safety Practices,Computerized Control Systems,Flexibility,Professional Appearance

About SeaWorld

United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PRKS) is a leading theme park and entertainment company with a world-class portfolio of seven brands across 13 parks in the United States and Abu Dhabi. The Company’s award-winning portfolio of iconic brands includes SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Discovery Cove, Sesame Place, Water Country USA, Adventure Island, and Aquatica.

Our portfolio offers experiences for guests of all ages to enjoy exhilarating thrill and family-friendly rides and coasters, inspiring up-close encounters and educational presentations with wildlife, and exciting shows, concerts, and live performances.

We are committed to wildlife conservation globally, and all three SeaWorld parks, plus Discovery Cove and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, are accredited members of the AZA, one of the world’s foremost professional zoological organizations. Our parks serve as one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, actively participate in endangered species survival programs, and make significant contributions to science through field research and the study of animals in our care.

Website: www.UnitedParks.com

Team size: 10,001+ employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Entertainment Providers

What you'll do

  • The Entertainment Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing technical equipment within the park, as well as operating audio, lights, and video during shows and events. They also support park-wide special events and collaborate with various teams to achieve project goals.

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What does a Entertainment Technician (Repair Technician), Sesame Place California do at SeaWorld?

As a Entertainment Technician (Repair Technician), Sesame Place California at SeaWorld, you will: the Entertainment Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing technical equipment within the park, as well as operating audio, lights, and video during shows and events. They also support park-wide special events and collaborate with various teams to achieve project goals..

Why join SeaWorld as a Entertainment Technician (Repair Technician), Sesame Place California?

SeaWorld is a leading Entertainment Providers company.

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