Event Technician

City of Garland • Garland, TX

4d • $16 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for overseeing and providing complex technical support for performances and events held at the Granville Arts Center, The Atrium and the Plaza Theater. Pay Range: $15.54 - 19.25 (Depending on qualifications and experience) Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Oversee implementation of technical needs for performances and events. Provide expertise how to properly operate all technical equipment used during events. Ensure all technical equipment is operational and provide on-sight troubleshooting for the Cultural Arts Division. Manage and maintain the inventory of theater equipment, janitorial supplies and office supplies. Perform routine maintenance, repairs and installations on technical equipment. Oversee and provide facility upkeep including cleaning and repairs as needed. Design and operate lighting and sound for performances and events.

Requirements

• Two-year college degree
• 4 years related experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Extensive knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in maintenance, minor repairs, usage of chemicals and cleaning solutions
• Extensive knowledge of all possible room and technology configurations as well as the times and staffing required
• Skill in using theater and/or auditorium sound and lighting equipment
• Skill in utilizing tools necessary for technical and custodial work
• Skill in utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Ability to move chairs, lift/move commercial grade tables and large technical equipment including lights, speakers, microphones, etc., during event room setup up to 50 lbs
• Ability to read and understand lighting, sound and staging specifications
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license
• First Aid, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (automated external defibrillator) certification

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in Technical Theater, Event Planning, Business Administration and/or Management or a related field
• 4-6 years technical theater lighting, sound and staging experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of technical needs for performances and events.
• Provide expertise how to properly operate all technical equipment used during events.
• Ensure all technical equipment is operational and provide on-sight troubleshooting for the Cultural Arts Division.
• Manage and maintain the inventory of theater equipment, janitorial supplies and office supplies.
• Perform routine maintenance, repairs and installations on technical equipment.
• Oversee and provide facility upkeep including cleaning and repairs as needed.
• Design and operate lighting and sound for performances and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree