Theater Technician-Intermittent

Job Title:

Theater Technician - Intermittent

Tuscarawas Campus - New Philadelphia OH

Salary:

$12.55

Basic Function:

To perform a variety of duties related to the logistic and production-related aspects of a performance to maintain the artistic vision of the touring performances and rental events. Reports to Production Manager or designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include but not be limited to the following:

Each employee performs tasks in each major area listed below.

Performs staging/carpentry:

- Assembles platforming and choral risers as needed for performance and events
- Sets up podium chairs music stands tables and other equipment required for events
- Assembles and strikes tour show platforms staging scenic elements during performance
- Operates scenic elements during performance
- Operates a variety of related equipment and assists with the maintenance of staging equipment

Performs stage rigging:

- Operates counterweight rigging system
- Attaches and removes loads from stage battens
- Adds and removes counterweight bricks from counterweight arbors
- Prepares points for touring rigging use
- Installs points on gridiron for touring rigging use
- Attaches loads to touring rigging points and removes loads and points at conclusion of touring performance
- Sets stage draperies for performances
- Assists with maintenance of theatrical rigging equipment and systems

Performs lighting/electrician:

- Implements theatrical lighting plots
- Hangs fixed and automated theatrical lighting fixtures on stage battens balcony rail catwalks etc.
- Connects theatrical lighting fixtures to approved power sources
- Connects data cables to automated theatrical lighting fixtures
- Programs patches submasters and cues using theatrical lighting control console
- Sets up touring theatrical lighting control equipment
- Operates followspot instruments
- Assists with maintenance of theatrical lighting equipment and systems

Performs audio:

- Implements audio input schedules and monitors schematics
- Selects and sets up microphones appropriate for music theatrical and spoken programs
- Connects microphone cabling to subsnakes input boxes and digital snake system
- Operates digital audio mixing console during rehearsal and performances
- Interfaces touring audio equipment with facilitys systems
- Unpacks sets up and repacks touring musical instruments for performance
- Assists with maintenance of facility audio equipment and systems

Performs projection:

- Connects facility and touring video sources to facilitys projection system
- Operates projection equipment for presentations and performances
- Edits and modifies digital presentations as necessary to be compatible with the facilitys equipment.

Unloads and loads staging scenery lighting properties wardrobes and audio equipment from trucks trailers and other vehicles used by touring and rental events.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

License/Certification:

Knowledge Of:

Skill In:

Use of hand and power tools *
Utilizing basic word processing spreadsheet presentation email and web-browsing software

Ability To:

Lift up to 40 pounds *
Read (e.g. warning labels) write (e.g. brief messages) and accurately follow oral and/or written instructions *
Follow safety practices and procedures
Perform basic mathematics (e.g. add subtract multiply and divide whole numbers fractions and decimals and to calculate percentages) *
Work varied shifts and hours to include nights weekends and holidays
Identify threatening or unusual conditions and take appropriate action
Work as part of a team and to work independently *
Work under a deadline*

Preferred Qualifications if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge skills abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Exposed to dust heights variable temperatures and weather conditions; requires moderate physical effort to include frequent lifting and moving of up to 40 pounds (e.g. lighting instruments loudspeakers and scenic pieces) and cooperative lifting loads of up to 100 pounds (such as platforming large scenic pieces and large loudspeakers); frequent stooping and bending climbing ladders and extended periods of standing and walking; may work varied shifts and hours to include nights weekends and holidays.

Working Schedule:

This is an on-call as needed position. If work is available you are able to work up to 1000 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30 each year) and no more than 28 hours per week.

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

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