SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT- MASTER ELECTRICIAN

Closing Date : Monday, September 30th, 9 : 00 PM PST

Position : Senior Technical Assistant- Master Electrician

Department : Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Community Services - LPAC

Hourly Range : $26.79 - $31.01

Classification : Temporary

Non-Exempt - Overtime Eligible

Job Summary :

The position operates under the supervision of the LPAC Stage Manager and is responsible for one or more of the following : designing / programming lighting for in-house, touring and rental artists as required, lighting support and setups for outdoor events as needed, and lighting equipment maintenance.

The position is highly visible and requires extensive contact with amateur and professional performing arts organizations, as well as the general public.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None

Example of Duties & Responsibilities :

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Familiarity with theatrical stage lighting design and lighting console programming
• ETC Sensor3 rack technical knowledge
• ETC Ion 2000, Expression family, Ion 2000, Full Boar 4, Gio@5 console programming
• ETC Gateway networking
• Light plot hangs and focus skills
• Setting stage plots, DMX cabling, and Edison / Powercon power feeds
• Counterweight rigging and fly rail operation skills
• Ability to operate aRFR lighting focus app
• Experience working in a roadhouse
• Personnel lift operation skills
• Experience in lighting design for dance, music, and theatre performances
• Knowledge of lighting maintenance procedures
• Familiarity with projection systems

Required Skills :

• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Ability to set and complete goals with minimal supervision
• Ability to work accurately, under pressure, on multiple tasks
• Customer service skills
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to organize
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Word processing computer skills
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Deal tactfully and effectively with staff, participants, and the public

Education and Experience :

• Any equivalent combination of three or more years of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance.
• Currently enrolled in a college, university, or trade school majoring in Theatre Arts, Film, Television, or a related field, is desirable.

Core Competencies :

• Problem Solving - Analytically and logically evaluating information
• Learning Agility - Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work
• Handling Stress - Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Professional Integrity & Ethics - Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Safety Focus - Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Customer Focus - Attending to the Needs and expectations of customers
• Informing - Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Teamwork - Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Valuing Diversity - Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
• Allocating Resources - Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness

Guiding Principles

• Put people first.
• Be visionary.
• Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
• Be Fiscally Responsible.
• Be Creative.
• Always Improving.
• Be Adaptable and Resilient.

Essential Physical Requirements :

• Ascend / Descend stairs / ladders / balance (moderate)
• Position self to bend or twist (frequent)
• To move, transport, position items up to 15 lbs. (frequent)
• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (infrequent)
• Operate Equipment (none)
• Stationary or squatting position (frequent)

Environmental Factors :

• Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent)
• Interruptions (frequent)

Essential Cognitive Functions :

• Analyze (continuous)
• Computations (frequent)
• Generate Written Work Product (moderate)
• Independent Problem Solving (continuous)
• Interruptions (frequent)
• Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous)
• Organize (frequent)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time;

The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act.

You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.

After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.dfeh.ca.gov / fair-chance-act / .

The City of Lancaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer.