3 Technical Theater jobs in the United States

WAGE: $24.62 - DOQ
DEPARTMENT: Ogden Eccles Conference Center
PERSONNEL STATUS: Part Time
BENEFITS: No Benefits

Department: Peery's Egyptian Theater

Reports To: Theater Operations Manager and Theater Technical Lead

JOB OVERVIEW:

Provide technical skills and support for the Peery's Egyptian Theater's Operations Manager. Helping to ensure that theater productions are professional and clients have exceptional experience. Based on technical skills, duties will vary as needed. Has a background of lighting and lighting design in a theater setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Rigging-Handle rigging to move equipment, sets, etc. for productions.
Assist building/setup and dismantle of scenic sets, flats.

Hang, focus, set-up and tear-down light fixtures and fully run a lighting board.

Assist set-up and tear down sound/lighting equipment.

Taking and executing cues from theater operations manager.

Interact with clients and staff in a positive and professional manner, including loading and unloading trucks. Transporting of set pieces, assist as needed with set build/ dismantling, etc.

Ability to operate light board during rehearsals, techs and performances.

Ability to operate sound board during rehearsals, techs and performances.

Execute safe practices in all theater areas.

Assist theater management by keeping stage and theater areas free from hazards, up to code, and inventory kept properly.

Properly use and care for all theater equipment. Including updated inventory reports.

Other duties as assigned.

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Education: High school graduation or equivalent.

Experience: Technical Theater skills with a production emphasis and professional experience required. Special skills in lighting and lighting design.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):

Knowledge: Working knowledge of ETC Lighting Systems (ETCNet3, EOS Software, DMX512). Working knowledge of Digital Sound consoles and signal processing. Working knowledge of Electrical code. Strong working knowledge of facility and theatrical production including stage management, lighting, sound, projection, and flying systems.

Skills: Stage manage as needed. Organized, friendly, and able to problem solve.

Abilities: Act as general stage hand for clients' load in, rehearsals and performances. Ability to complete assignments within a given time frame. Must be able to work appropriately as part of a team. Effectively coordinate and communicate work load and delegated responsibilities. Ability to work long, often irregular hours, including; nights, weekends, and holidays as required by events.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS :

Willingness to work any shift or as needed including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment background check prior to starting the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, talk and hear, as well as use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. occasionally or 50 lbs. frequently or 25 lbs. constantly. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.