General Technician Shipwide
The Walt Disney Company
Job Summary
As a General Technician Shipwide, you'll provide technical assistance for shipwide and island entertainment events. Responsibilities include setting up, operating, and striking audio, video, lighting, and other entertainment systems. You'll manage equipment, including wireless microphones and lighting consoles, perform preventative maintenance and repairs, and assist with contingency planning. The role requires a minimum of two years of experience in a relevant entertainment environment and knowledge of computer systems. This is a shipboard position requiring a valid passport, C1/D Seaman's visa, pre-employment medical, and background check.
Must Have
- 2+ years experience in entertainment
- Knowledge of audio/video/lighting systems
- Equipment setup, operation, and maintenance
- Valid Driver's License
- Valid Passport & C1/D Seaman's Visa
Good to Have
- Trade school/college diploma
Job Description
Job Summary:
As General Technician Shipwide, you will provide technical assistance for shipwide and island entertainment events. You will set-up, operate and strike audio, video, lighting and other entertainment technical systems and assist with preventative maintenance and routine repairs.
You will report to the Senior Technician Shipwide
Responsibilities:
- Install, set-up, operate and strike equipment for assigned shipwide and island events
- Handle heavy equipment and road cases
- Manage the daily use of wireless microphones, including frequency tuning, power management and signal path
- Mix live audio with digital audio consoles
- Manage sound/mic checks for shipwide venues and performers
- Operate lighting consoles for intelligent and conventional fixtures
- Report equipment and consumable challenges
- Provide preventative maintenance and routine repair of all ship wide equipment
- Maintain cleanliness of ship wide booths and lockers
- Help with contingency plans
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum two years experience in a relevant Entertainment-based environment
- Knowledge of computer systems or computerized control systems
- Trade school/college diploma, preferred
- Have a valid Driver's License
Additional Information:
This is a SHIPBOARD role
You must:
- Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
- Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities and associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
- Be willing to uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
- If applicable, be willing to share a confined cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multicultural environment that has strict rules and regulations
Your Responsibilities:
- Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
- Complete a pre-employment medical
- Obtain a criminal background check
- Bring approved work shoes
**Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.