Lighting Technician Job Description Template

Job title

Lighting Technician

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable lighting technician to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will hang and focus lighting fixtures, run cable and power distribution and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Hang and focus lighting fixtures
• Run cable and power distribution
• Program lighting consoles
• Operate cues during shows
• Maintain and repair equipment
• Follow lighting designs
• Work safely at heights
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Postsecondary nondegree award or equivalent training
• Working knowledge of lighting fixtures and dmx and control systems
• Teamwork and creativity
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• ETCP Entertainment Electrician
• ETCP Rigger
• Console training
• Experience with lighting consoles such as ETC Eos or grandMA

Skills

• Console programming
• Electrical safety
• Rigging basics
• Color and design
• Calm under pressure
• Attention to detail

Work environment and schedule

Lighting techs work in theaters, concert venues, studios and film sets, often at heights and late at night. Hours are irregular, with evenings, weekends and long load-ins.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.