On-Call, Production Technician

$22.79/hour; Compensation will be based on education experience skills relevant to the role and internal equity.

The Production Technician provides basic technical assistance for SCUPresents Performing Art Center departments in any of the following areas: technical (lighting sound rigging staging) Front-of-house operations or administration for university or off-campus users of the Mayer Theatre Fess Parker Studio Theatre Recital Hall or other designated performing arts venues.

1. Serve as a general technician and provide support for clients and/or patrons including but not limited to technical theatre patron services operations and support for performances concerts and lecture needs for individual SCUPresents events.

in department-specific SCUPresents Performing Arts Center events.

3. Other duties as assigned.

Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve quality and services. Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices. Maintains contact with customers and solicits feedback for improved services. Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives. Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow. Prepares progress reports; informs supervisor of project status; and deviation from goals. Ensures completeness accuracy and timeliness of all operational functions. Prepares and submits reports as requested and required. Implements guidelines to support the functions of the unit.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge skills abilities education and experience required or preferred.

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.

1. Knowledge

• Must have knowledge of relevant safety regulations required.

• Demonstrate basic technical knowledge in at least one performing arts discipline: technical (lighting sound stage systems) patron services operation or administration.

2. Skills

• Demonstrate interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.

3. Abilities

• Able to complete the general physical requirements as described for each position by the specific department. May include physical exertion which may include lifting kneeling and bending of knees and back ability to work at elevated heights using a ladder extension ladder and lift (technical).

• Understanding and support of the Jesuit tradition of education and a commitment to the fundamental values of service to others community and diversity.

• Flexible evening and weekend availability is imperative.

• Ability to work well under pressure and with time constraints.

4. Education

• High school diploma required. Bachelors degree preferred.

5. Years of Experience

• At least one year of relevant technical experience required.

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended the California Fair Employment & Housing Act and all other applicable laws SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill experience education or other requirements of the position and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.

• Must be able to life and move moderately heavy objects up to 35 lbs. safely.

• Frequent kneeling lifting bending of knees and back required.

• Must be able to work at elevated heights by means of a ladder extension ladder and lift (mechanical).

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment.

• Mostly indoor office environment with windows.

• Performing arts spaces with equipment noise.

• Performing arts spaces with frequent interruptions.

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California Nevada Oregon Washington Arizona and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

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