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Entertainment Technician - Full Time

The Walt Disney Company

Hong Kong (On-site)

Entertainment Technician - Full Time

3 Weeks ago • 1 Years + • Facilities Management

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Job Description

Hong Kong Disneyland seeks an Entertainment Technician to support the daily technical operation and maintenance of shows and events. Responsibilities vary by specialization (Electronics, Props & Puppets, Stage, Lighting & Rigging, Laser Effects, Show Control, Pyro & Special Effects, Warehouse) but generally include repair and maintenance of equipment, show operation, setup, programming, troubleshooting, and safety procedures. The role demands physical stamina (lifting, climbing, working at heights), technical expertise, and a commitment to maintaining high show quality standards. Candidates must be willing to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Must have:

Repair & maintain entertainment equipment
Show operation & maintenance expertise
Technical troubleshooting skills
Physical stamina & willingness to work shifts
Safety conscious & adherence to standards

Good to have:

Associate's degree or equivalent experience
Driving license (Class 1 & 2)
First Aid Certificate
Electrical Worker Registration
Safety Training Certificate

Job Summary:

Hong Kong Disneyland delivers world-class service and lifetime memories for our Guests. As a Cast Member, you will be an important part of the Disney Show. Working at Hong Kong Disneyland offers you the opportunity to participate in comprehensive training and experience excellent career development opportunities. Interested in a career with a difference? Join us now!

Responsibilities:

Entertainment Technician (Electronics / Props & Puppets / Stage / Lighting & Rigging / Laser Effects / Show Control / Pyro & Special Effects / Warehouse) supports the daily technical operation and maintenance of different shows and events at Hong Kong Disneyland. Each position has a specific focus within the technical team depending on experience.

Repair & Maintenance Workshop, Electronic

Responsible for workbench/component level repairs and service on an array of Entertainment technical equipment, including but not limited to Lighting, Audio, Video, Show Control Systems, Effects, Props and communication systems
Familiar on professional audio, video, lighting equipment, Windows/Linux/Mac OS and networking

Props & Puppets Repair & Maintenance

Responsible for Props, Puppets, Scenery and Parade Floats touch-up, repairs and maintenance to maintain artistic show quality
Carry out daily & preventative maintenance, repairs on parade float, theatre scenic, show props and show puppets
Familiar on fiberglass repair, Stage wood surface paintwork, colour pantones

Parkwide Events / Theater (Stage Technical)

Responsible for Live Entertainment technical show operations & maintenance, equipment preparation, setup, programming, rehearsals and strike throughout the daily operation
Able to operate, program, troubleshoot and maintain equipment for theatrical and live entertainment venues, including but not limited to Lighting, Audio, Video, Props, LED Wall, Stage Decks and Stage Effects equipment
Construct, install and troubleshoot a new production or event during seasonal offerings or special events

Lighting & Rigging

Responsible for Live Entertainment technical show operations, maintenance, equipment preparation, setup, programming, rehearsals, strike throughout the daily operation
Able to operate the show operation equipment, including but not limited to Lighting Consoles, Nodes, Network any overhead rigging equipment such as Lighting Fixtures, Truss system, cabling, Chain Hoists and Stage Decks
Responsible for conducting inspections on Rigging Systems; setting up, programing and designing on Lighting Consoles
Be the subject-matter-expert for knots, anchor points, chain hoists attachment pieces, bolts & clamps

Laser Effects

Under supervision to setup and test the Laser system to meet with the show specifications
Set-up and align the Laser angle according to the show procedure
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and maintain the show quality standards
Maintain daily record of the laser system, & observe the laser beam direction and determine the laser safety during show

Show Control

Be the subject-matter-expert on programming, maintenance and fault finding of all Show Control Systems, especially Lighting and Laser System
Responsible for installation, set-up, operation and maintenance of all show control systems and equipment
Responsible to program and operate the video mapping server system, video projection and mapping systems

Pyro & Special Effects

Responsible for Live Entertainment technical show operations, involving physical lifting and equipment prep, loading, setup & strike throughout the daily operation.
Able to load & unload the pyrotechnic products and equipment according to company safety standard and local code of practice, & handle the install, discharge and live or miss-fired pyrotechnic products.
Understand the Pyro control signal path and the network system.

Warehouse

Handle check-in and check-out for all entertainment equipment, including equipment packing and loading
Conduct and document all preventative maintenance on entertainment equipment and facilities
Conduct regular inventory checks and prepare various tracking reports for Management

Candidates with more experience will be considered for higher level positions.

Basic Qualifications:

Secondary school or above
Minimum of 1 year working experience in backstage of theater or live Entertainment operations/entertainment equipment management
Able to handle a physically demanding role that requires frequent lifting, climbing, squatting, working at heights and prolonged standing
Willingness to work in a high-volume, fast-paced, guest-service oriented environment
Willingness to work on shift with occasional overnight shifts

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate’s degree holder or equivalent work experience.
Driving license holder (Class 1 & 2) is an advantage.
Holder of a valid First Aid Certificate Course is an advantage/ Special Effects Operator (Stream B) is an advantage.
Registration of Electrical Worker/Holder of Safety Training Certificate is an advantage.

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Additional Information:

SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY

Our Theme Park and Resort Hotels operate 365 days a year. Candidates will need to work shifts according to a roster that is determined by the Company, including shifts on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.

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