Deck Electrican
About The Position
Tuacahn Amphitheatre is seeking a seasonal Deck Electrician for its Lighting Department. The role supports outdoor Broadway Season productions and includes completing deck tracks, setting up and shutting down practical fixtures, operating equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, and assisting with channel and dimmer checks and other pre- and post-show duties. The Deck Electrician also assists with work calls and installations during technical rehearsals, maintains practical effects, and completes small repairs while following communication procedures for larger repairs. The position requires collaboration with the lighting team, adherence to backstage instructions and run sheets, and maintaining a safe work environment in an outdoor desert climate, including overnight work. The position is represented by IATSE Local 720, though union membership is not required to apply. Limited housing is available for $50 per week.
Requirements
- Ability to collaborate with the lighting team to complete assigned projects efficiently.
- Ability to maintain a professional work environment and report to the Lighting Crew Lead.
- Ability to work outdoors and overnight in a desert climate.
- Ability to listen, take instruction, and work as part of a team to complete assigned tasks.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Ability to lift more than 40 pounds.
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods.
- Comfort with heights.
Nice To Haves
- FOY experience.
- Experience with atmospherics, including fluid checks and minor troubleshooting.
- Experience working in a theatrical setting, with knowledge of lighting systems, rigging, and special effects equipment.
Responsibilities
- Complete deck tracks for outdoor Broadway Season productions.
- Follow backstage instructions from Stage Management and the Lighting Crew Lead.
- Understand and execute provided run sheets.
- Assist with work calls and installations during technical rehearsals.
- Maintain a flexible schedule for work calls, especially during tech weeks.
- Report to the house electrician for maintenance and upkeep of practical effects.
- Complete small repairs independently and follow communication chains for larger repairs.
- Adhere to and promote OSHA standards and maintain a safe work environment.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to contribute to the Production Department.
- Set up, operate, and shut down practical fixtures.
- Troubleshoot technical issues as needed.
- Assist with channel and dimmer checks and other pre- and post-show duties.
Benefits
- Limited housing is available at $50 per week.
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