Head Event Electrician - Union IATSE 122

About the role

• REPORTS TO: Operations Manager, Events Manager, Steward
• FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt, Part-time
• Base Salary Range: $36.00 Hourly Union

LEGENDS GLOBAL brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences. The world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 450+ iconic venues, stadiums, arenas, conventions centers and theaters.

Our organization is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!

Pechanga Arena San Diego located in the heart of Point Loma and just minutes from downtown San Diego leads indoor venue for concerts, sporting events, and special productions in the area. The PASD team is committed to delivering excellent service and exceeding expectations for clients and guests at every event.

Summary

The Head Events Electrician is responsible for; implementing show specific requests specific to Pechanga Arena San Diego, including but not limited to 120–480-volt power distribution, lighting systems, energy conservation, cable management, assisting both front and back of house with power supply and load management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the following

• Inspect and assist in all events electrical work and wiring to ensure the facility meets safety standards.
• Advise promoters, event coordinators, and other arena users on events electrical requirements.
• Assist with special event preparation, conversions, and post event needs, as requested.

Qualifications

• Possess understanding of the operational procedures, facility capabilities, industry terminology, event-related services, and technical requirements for the types of events anticipated at the facility.
• Demonstrate proper knowledge of all applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Understand and work from general instructions, specifications, blueprints, sketches, and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Demonstrate ability to carry out tasks in a reliable, productive, and expedient manner and be able to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Demonstrate knowledge of practices and procedures related to event set-up and conversions, typical methods and techniques for cleaning and maintaining the facility and proper use and care of hand power tools.
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
• Follow all policies/procedures, risk management, safety precautions, rules, regulations, and emergency procedures established at the facility.
• Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED; experience in maintenance and repair of building electrical systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Graduate of an accredited technical school preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience with live events or as a touring electrician with shore power and lighting systems required.
• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory experience role preferred.
• OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Certification is preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Work independently, exercise judgement and initiative.
• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
• Perform manual labor for extended periods.
• Ability to work long and irregular hours which may vary due to functions and may include day, evening, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to sit, stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• The Team Member must frequently use a keyboard/computer/tablet screen for extended periods of time.

The Team Member is occasionally required to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is exposed to large public/private gatherings indoors/outdoors. Team Member will be exposed to outside weather conditions. Team Member may work in confined spaces. Team Member use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required in certain situations.
• Team Member must comply with all Federal, State and Local regulations and published Company work rules as well as written instructions. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate in office setting and moderate to high during events and around loud machinery.
• This is an onsite position that requires in-person collaboration with multiple departments and coverage of events from start to finish.

Additional information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All Team Members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Legends Global reserves the right to change or modify the Team Member’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Legends Global may require a Team Member to perform duties outside his/her normal description.