Stage Technician

$24.12 / hour

Embrace the Darkness and Unleash Your Creativity at Knott's Scary Farm!

Are you ready to dive into the spine-chilling world of the largest Halloween party, Knott's Scary Farm? Join the team that brings nightmares to life and creates a frightfully unforgettable experience for our guests. We're seeking talented individuals with a passion for hands-on theatrical techniques and comprehensive skills in Scenic Carpentry and Set Building to join our team immediately!

The Stage Technician has knowledge of stage craft and are utilized to make magic come to life for the enjoyment of our guests. Stage Technicians have skills in a variety of areas to support our live shows and events. Stage Technicians are responsible for the install, operation, maintenance and strike of our shows and event utilizing a variety technical equipment and scenic techniques.

• Constructs, installs, operates, maintains, removes, and troubleshoots a variety of technical/scenic equipment and tools in one or more of the following areas: Art, Audio, Audio/Visual, Automation, Carpentry, Special Effects, Lighting, Paint, Props, Rigging, Show Control, Stage Craft and Video
• Work on crews that build, setup, operate and tear down our live shows and events.
• Read, understand and implement plans and blueprints. Translate plans and designers’ concepts into a functional build/ show/event
• Ability to assemble and install structures/equipment/infrastructure with minimal supervision
• Operate of variety equipment, as assigned, such as carts, forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, mast lifts, construction equipment and vehicles.
• Safely coordinate, setup, operate, maintain and strike technical/scenic show elements as needed for the park’s live shows and events.

• High School Diploma / GED
• Vocational/Technical training is preferred
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.