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Job Title: Production Tech
Seasonal Employment
Location: 1016 Madison Square Madison TN 37115
Step into the excitement of Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group the nations leader in immersive story-driven live events and haunted attractions. As part of our seasonal team youll help create unforgettable experiences that thrill and delight guests across the countryfrom heart-pounding haunted houses to innovative special events. With a legacy of pushing the boundaries of themed entertainment and a culture fueled by creativity collaboration and fun working here means joining a passionate community that brings world-class scares and smiles to life every night. If youre ready to be part of the magic behind the screams we want you on our team!
Job Summary
As a Haunt Production Tech youll blend scenic carpentry technical know-how and live event readiness to set up maintain and tear down Austins most iconic haunt. Youll work daily to ensure all show elements from lighting to pneumatics to scenic builds are safe functional and fear-inducing.
Requirements
Build & Carpentry
- Assist in scenic construction daily repairs and structural maintenance of haunted attractions.
- Safely operate power tools and fabricate walls set pieces and support elements for both indoor and outdoor environments.
- Ensure structural integrity under heavy use and exposure to weather.
Technical Systems & Show Maintenance
- Design install wire and troubleshoot electrical systems for haunted attractions escape rooms and immersive sets.
- Program test and maintain DMX-controlled lighting and addressable LED systems to create dynamic effects.
- Build configure and maintain PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems for automated scare sequences and interactive elements.
- Assemble repair and maintain pneumatic systems for animatronics and motion-based props.
- Wire and test fright prop controllers (e.g. Fright Ideas) and motion sensors for seamless scares and guest interactions.
- Maintain and troubleshoot interactive tech including escape game wiring and show control systems.
Daily Operations & Show Readiness
- Conduct pre-show inspections and reset scenic and technical elements each event night.
- Remain on-call during operational hours to resolve show-critical technical or scenic issues quickly.
- Monitor and report malfunctioning props lighting sound systems and safety concerns.
Team Collaboration & Safety
- Collaborate closely with technical leads designers fabricators actors and show managers to execute creative and technical visions.
- Travel to off-site locations as needed for installation troubleshooting or repairs during events.
- Follow all safety protocols related to rigging electrical work fire hazards and prop use.
- Assist with post-season teardown and equipment storage.
- Maintain strict safety standards for all electrical and mechanical systems.
Qualifications
Availability: Must be available to work evenings weekends and during peak Halloween season. Consistent attendance is expected.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 and over to apply to this position
- Proven experience in wiring electrical work or related technical fields.
- Strong hands-on experience in carpentry or scenic construction (theater or live events preferred).
- Working knowledge of basic electrical wiring lighting systems (DMX) and pneumatics.
- Familiarity with DMX programming tools (e.g. Light-O-Rama QLab) and PLC software.
- Experience with prop controllers fright ideas controllers and escape room technology (training provided for niche systems).
- Familiarity with addressable LED technology and xLights software.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs work on ladders and function in dark tight fog-filled or haunted-house-ready spaces.
- Flexibility to work evenings weekends and extended hours during peak seasons (especially AugustNovember/Halloween season).
- Reliable detail-oriented and thrives in high-pressure fast-paced environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a make it work attitude under pressure.
Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Employment Type
Temp
