On-Call Musical Instrument Technician – Blue Man Group Orlando

Musical Instrument Technician–BMG Orlando

Le poste étant situé aux États-Unis, la description de poste est disponible uniquement en anglais.

As this position in based in the United States, the job description is available in English only.

Blue Man Group Orlandois looking foron-call Musical Instrument Technicians.

The Musical Instrument Technicians are responsible for ensuring that all drums, percussion, and strings-related items are tuned and maintained to Blue Man specifications and artistic aesthetic. This position requires a strong background and knowledge of percussive instruments, strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with other departments, management, and performers.

Duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management maydeemnecessary from time to time.

• Execute all preset duties, show cues, turnover, and post-show duties as outlined on the run sheets in a safe, professional,efficientandtimelyfashion;

• Participate in sound check when requested;

• Incorporate new cues when necessary to accommodate changes to theshow;

• Maintain open communication with MIT Lead,Production Manager, and Stage Management about each performance through written and verbalnotes;

• Ensure follow-up of all MIT technical notes that are documented in the Performance Report and communicate follow-up to theMITLeadina timely manner;

• Accommodate trailing of position when requested;

• Ensure that all stringand percussioninstruments, amplifiers, effects, etc., are tuned andmaintainedprior to each scheduled showin accordance withthe sound and artistic aestheticset inplace by Artistic Direction;

• Troubleshoot and repair issuesregardingpedals, mid-switchers, amplifiers, associated cabling, interconnections, and all applicable gear under real time showconditions;

• Maintain knowledge and training to run, repair, and/oridentifyproblems with all technical elements of the show under the MIT’sfield and within the MITdepartment;

• Participate in work calls as scheduled;

• Execute general repair, construction, maintenance, and/or restocking of supplies and equipment;

• Troubleshoot technical issues as theyarise;

• Must be willing and available to run more shows during the holiday schedule thanusual;

• Research and develop on an as needsbasis;

• Administrative organization on an as needsbasis;

• Assistinmaintaininginventory;

• Attend meetings as required by management;

• Support systems for the maintenance, cleaning, and organization ofworkspaces;

• Adhere to safety rules and regulations for locality and department;

• Support gigs, trainings, rehearsal sand marketing events;

• Participate in load-in and load-out andlendassistancetootherdepartments asneeded;

• All other work-related duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The ability to work effectively in a team environment is required;

• Experience with musical instrument construction andtuning;

• Strong communication and time management skills;

• A flexible schedule;

• Organizational skillsamust;

• Excellent troubleshooting skills, with the ability to handle technical issues swiftly during a liveshow;

• Adhere to and promote all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations as they pertain to the safe operation of all elements related to the show;participate in all required health and safety classes and emergency rescue proceduretraining;

• Contribute to a safe and positive working environment at all timesby adhering to and following all Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group standards, values,policies and regulations pertaining tosafety using equipment andestablishedworkingmethods;

• Assist other departments when necessary for cross-departmentalsupport;

• At least 2 years ofpreviousexperience, or in a…