Theatre Technician: Part-Time, Temporary Assignment

Job Description Summary Under the supervision of the Production Manager, Technical Director, Assistant Technical Director, and Master Electrician and Technical Operations leads, the Theatre Technician will provide technical support for production related tasks in the College of Performing Arts.

Level 1 is based on 1-3 year of general theatre duties as described above and 1-3 years experience in at least one discipline (carpentry, lighting, audio, props, stage management).

Level 2 is based on 3-5 years of general theatre duties as described above and 3-5 years experience in a at least one discipline (carpentry, lighting, audio, props, stage management).

Level 2 employees must demonstrate problem-solving skills and demonstrate autonomous knowledge and methods used in technical theater.

In addition, Level 2 can only be reached with the unanimous approval of the PM and TD Responsibilities

• Scenery construction, load-ins, strikes, and change overs of scenic and lighting elements.
• Loading, unloading, and moving scenic elements to and from warehouse.
• Constructing / refurbishing stock scenery components.
• Hanging, cabling, focusing and troubleshooting lighting equipment and electrical elements.
• Installation, ringing out, troubleshooting, and strike of audio equipment.
• Working on run crew as needed to assist.
• Working with students on a regular basis.
• Monitor the condition of equipment, perform basic maintenance and keep the scene shop, work areas, and backstage areas clean and safe.

Required Qualifications Preferred qualifications included extensive experience (3-5 years) in one, or more, of the following :

Construction of scenery and set pieces in accordance with designer plans; including carpentry, welding, work with plastics, fabrics or other materials.

Experience in maintaining shop tools and inventory

• Scenic Artist experience in executing the surface treatments of the scenery based on set designs. Experience in mixing paint to match color, large scale drawing and painting on the floor from a standing position, sculpting, faux finishing, and digital image manipulation
• Experience overseeing student crews, whether in a shop setting, general theatre practices, or on a run crew.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the methods and techniques in maintaining, installing, and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment used in stage productions, with the ability to apply the knowledge in work
• Ability to read, interpret, and execute light plots. In addition, experience hanging, cabling, focusing, troubleshooting lighting equipment and basic working knowledge of ETC lighting consoles.
• Ability to read, interpret, and execute audio plots and paperwork. Experience micing performers with handheld, clipped, and body microphones.

Experience using audio mixing desks / consoles. Experience with audio cueing systems such as QLab.

• Props execution including shopping, renting, gathering, creating, fabricating, repairing.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with diverse groups of individuals at all organizational levels, both inside and outside of the university.
• Ability to remain calm and respond confidently and promptly to stressful situations.
• Capacity to solve problems with diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to use creative thinking and sound judgment in dealing with a variety of personality types and situations.
• Ability to follow and apply safety and work-related policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize tasks when faced with interruptions, distractions, and fluctuating workloads, and to carry out duties in a reliable and timely manner.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills to prioritize projects and resources to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a team based environment and to work independently and follow-through on assignments with minimal direction / instruction.
• Ability to lift and carry over 50 pounds.
• A valid Ca. drivers license and a clean driving record for 3 years.

Desired Qualifications