Aquatics Technician O

Aquatics Technician - O

Full-Time Position

We are looking for our next Aquatics Technician to join our Technical Production Services team. The main objective of this role is to be responsible for the safety of our artists and technicians while in the water.

• Ensure all departmental designs, equipment, systems, functions, procedures, show tracks, maintenance and inspection logs, special projects, etc. are properly and adequately documented.
• Work with the Aquatics Supervisor and Artistic & Stage Management staff to support their needs during rehearsals, trainings, and performances.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of all department equipment specific to the production to operate equipment safely.
• Adhere to and promote all OSHA regulations as they pertain to safe operation of all elements related to the show; participate in all required health and safety classes and emergency rescue procedure training.
• Take active role in Rescue Scenarios and Contingency Plans throughout theatre with regards to water safety.
• Remain underwater for a period of 90 minutes or more, twice a night, during running of the shows and perform the designated pre-determined set of activities in accordance with the “Aquatics Cue Track Book”.>
• Safeguard both technicians and artists during both the running of the performance, as well as during training and maintenance periods, and on-stage while acting as “Deck Safety Officer”.
• Perform maintenance duties that include, but are not limited to, operating the “Scuba Tank Air Filling Station”, servicing and repairing all scuba gear used in the theatre, vacuuming of the theatre pool and assisting all other theatre departments with their cue tracks, maintenance projects, installations and repairs as needed.
• Complete all other job-related duties as assigned.

• High School diploma and/or GED required.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Possess a current Professional Scuba Diving Dive master Certification (or higher) with a known accredited certification agency, and valid CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10 course completion card.
• Possess a state of health that facilitates the extensive scuba diving and essential functions of the job; comfortable with wearing a full face scuba diving mask and able to lift, push or pull heavy loads (50 lbs or more), including pulling performing artists through the water column.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job including, but not limited to: crouching, kneeling, standing, lifting things under water, and the ability to hold breath, sometimes for extended amounts of time; lift at least 50 lbs unassisted, etc. Full list of essential functions will be sent with the offer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Verification of the right to work in the United States for Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, as demonstrated by completion of the Form I-9 upon hire and submission of acceptable documentation verifying identity and work authorization.

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin or ancestry.