What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician position at RWS Global?
Job Description : Electrician Type of Employment : Hourly (Part-time, non-exempt) Pay Rate : $1500 weely Expected Start Date : August 24th, 2024- September 11th 2024 Location : Gurnee, IL The Electrician position is an installation technician who has experience with power distribution, and powering entertainment décor.
This role should understand DMX protocol and have worked with both conventional and LED theatrical lighting, as well as a general knowledge of low-voltage systems.
This role should also understand how to read cable diagrams, theatrical lighting plots, and schematics. Essential Duties : 1.
Install and mount lighting, audio and AV equipment, 2. Install new cable runs while working on a ladder 3. Terminate cable ends, like phoenix connectors 4.
Troubleshoot light show elements 5. Support Technical Director in general technical installation Minimum Qualifications : EDUCATION : Required : High School Diploma or GED Preferred : Vocational or technical training Field of Study : welding, engineering, rigging, carpentry, electronics, audio, construction, electrician.
The knowledge needed for this position are often not found in traditional college educations. Technical theatre education will be the closest thing, but so would any education in audio, lighting, electronics, rigging, welding, carpentry, design, 3D modeling software.
It’s a myriad of technical skills that makes this a helpful education. EXPERIENCE : 2 to 3 years of experience in the technical entertainment field LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : Valid driver’s license required.
OSHA and similar construction safety certification(s) helpful. Key Competencies : · Basic knowledge of a working theatrical space - hanging / focusing lighting instruments, running cabling, cable management, basic knots, awareness of other aspects of production and their needs from your position and from the space, ability to interpret and create light plots, basic paperwork · Portable power distribution - familiarity with system preferred · Solutions-based troubleshooting · Friendly and proactive personality · Ability to interface with clients, coworkers, and laborers to maintain a positive work environment · Organizational skills in office and on-site · Excellent verbal communication skills and customer service - communicates through various mediums such as email, text, phone call, and in-person conversations.
Awareness of dangers and hazards associated with job functions and willingness to mitigate those risks · Expert troubleshooting of technical issues in a theatrical / production setting Work Environment : While on-site, frequent exposure to unfavorable conditions such as all-weather, or working in cramped, very dirty, or unpleasant quarters.
Electricians will often be on-site and need to work in hot / humid, cold / freezing, rain, and snow conditions to complete the job before the deadline.
Physical Effort : Moderate Physical effort represented by frequent handling of heavy objects (approx. 50 lbs.) and materials, or heavy hand tools.
Moderate existing or potential hazards. While on-site, there is regular exposure to : working at heights over 50 feet, working in and around heavy equipment Contract Dates : August 25th - September 11th 2024 Compensation : Budgeted at Weekly / $1500 Accommodations : Local preferred How to apply : Linkable Job Titles Include : Light Designer, Assistant Light Designer, Electrical Engineer, Video Operator, Video Engineer, Video Director, electrician, AV Hand Linkable Locations Include : Milwaukee, WI, Chicago IL, Gurnee, IL Powered by JazzHR
Last updated : 2024-08-17
Salary : $1,500
