Stage Technician II On-Call Performance Arts Center

Job Summary

This is a two year temporary intermittent on-call position.

Under the general direction and guidance of the Director of Technical Services an On-Call Stage Technician II coordinates and provides technical/production support and direction for a wide variety of events in the PAC or other campus locations as necessary. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: communicating with clients assessing and negotiating event needs deploying resources and the employees required to execute events. This positions duties are performed with marked independence and authority for supervising and executing events to ensure proper use of the PAC and related facilities utilizing technical equipment with emphasis on safety efficiency and asset protection.

Department Summary

The Performing Arts Center (PAC) consists of three venues: a 1288-seat concert hall a 180-seat recital hall and a 350-seat rehearsal/performance pavilion. It hosts events including symphonies choral concerts contemporary and pop music events plays and other theatrical events dance programs recitals opera and light opera touring shows and community productions. It also supports other uses including workshops business meetings banquets recording sessions trade shows etc.

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of theatrical and event production equipment procedures techniques and professional best practices. Ability to use professionalism to independently manage special events and projects in a theatrical event and/or public assembly venue.
• Knowledge and understanding of safety requirements and standards related production support specialty and stage operations and ability to train others in safety measures and ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diverse mix of both professional and non-professional event clients.
• Ability to independently manage production support projects and productions by breaking segments into working units that coincide with production needs.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.

Education and Experience

• Two years of experience working for a theatre repertory or stock company engaged in the applicable production specialty of costume design and construction or a closely related area. (12 unites of applicable coursework or 6 months of professional training may be substituted for 6 months of required experience).

  LICENSES CERTIFICATES DEGREES CREDENTIALS: Possession of a valid drivers license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range:$27.37 - $34.03 Per Hour

Classification Range: $23.83 - $34.71 Per Hour

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience skills knowledge abilities education licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position based on internal equity budget and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program including health dental and vision insurance retirement participation in the Public Employees Retirement System and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo California and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering agriculture science business humanities and the built environment. Cal Polys hands-on philosophy small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities California and the world. For more information visit .

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.

Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs student organizations and activities faculty initiatives and community partnerships we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development faculty and staff training student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly excellence is built on merit talent diversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSUemployee who was conditionally offered the position.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.