Master Electrician

DetailsOpen Date 06 / 06 / 2024Requisition Number PRN38675BJob Title Staff Specialist (E)Working Title Master ElectricianJob Grade UGRFLSA Code AdministrativePatient Sensitive Job Code?

NoStandard Hours per Week 40Full Time or Part Time? Full TimeShift VariableWork Schedule SummaryVariable, as required by production scheduleVP Area Academic AffairsDepartment 00072 - Pioneer Theatre CompanyLocation CampusCity Salt Lake City, UTType of Recruitment External PostingPay Rate Range 35,000 - 52,000Close DateOpen Until Filled YesJob SummaryThis is a full-time benefited position;

the salary is commensurate with experience. Under the Production Manager’s direction, this position serves as a key production team member.

The Master Electrician collaborates and creatively solves problems with guest lighting designers and facilitates the execution of the Lighting Design on time and on budget.

The Master Electrician supervises, hires, and maintains an over-hire crew list for hang and focus of each show, programs shows during the tech process, and, when applicable, acts as the light board operator for shows.

Pioneer Theatre Company is an Equity professional theatre in residence at the University of Utah. PTC’s mission is to create theatrical experiences of the highest professional standards, producing an eclectic mix of classical, contemporary, and world-premiere theatre.

ResponsibilitiesHires and trains a crew of 4-8 over-hire electricians for hang and focus of each showWork directly with designers, Technical Director and Production manager to establish priorities and keep expenditures within predetermined time, labor and budget constraints based on approved final design.

Responsibly manage electrics budget expensesMaintain and repair PTC Electrics equipment inventory.Purchasing of Stock and show materials, supplies and equipment.

Coordinate production of set electrics with Technical Director to ensure necessary jobs are completed in an appropriate timeline with set installation.

Respond to Stage Management daily rehearsal and performance reports with information as necessary.Maintain lighting equipment in safe working order.

Maintain accurate records for all expenditures.Ensure that staff is working in a safe and supportive environment.Other duties as assigned.

Minimum QualificationsBA in technical theater or equivalent experience2 years of professional experience as a Master electricianStrong verbal and communication skills are a mustKnowledge of ETC dimming, programming, and control consolesKnowledge of DMX and ASCN protocolsUnderstanding of the safe operation of theatrical rigging systems and techniques.

PreferencesType Benefited StaffSpecial Instructions SummaryAdditional InformationThe University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ( URS ).

Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).

Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and / or drug screen.The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.

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