Fine Arts and Theater Facilities Technician (Short-Term)

Rancho Santiago Community College District•Santa Ana, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fine Arts and Theater Facilities Technician will assist in the design, fabrication, and construction of stage sets, gallery wall systems, shelves, pedestals, platforms, and other structures. This role involves maintaining and operating theater lighting, sound, projection, and other stage equipment, as well as gallery lighting. The technician will also maintain theater and gallery shop and storage areas. The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving diverse community college populations, including faculty, management, and students from varied ethnic, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. They will support RSCCD’s mission to promote self-awareness, knowledge, and communication skills, enabling all members of the college community to participate creatively and confidently in an ever-changing world. Candidates will contribute to an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the diverse needs of faculty, management, staff, and students. They will effectively provide services and support to individuals with differing academic preparation levels and unique learning or workplace needs, ensuring equitable access and opportunities for success. Candidates should demonstrate cultural competency, sensitivity, equity-mindedness, and a commitment to anti-racism in all interactions and contributions. Through their role, they will empower students to achieve their educational and career goals while promoting a positive and inclusive environment where faculty and management can thrive, fostering creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning throughout the college community.

Requirements

Any combination of training and/or experience equivalent to college or special training in fine arts or technical theater production.
One year of responsible experience in theater or college drama or stage productions, involving all of the major technical aspects such as lighting, sound, electrical equipment and set design and fabrications or gallery or museum exhibition installation and design.
Good Knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods used in set fabrication and construction or gallery installation and construction of walls, pedestals, shelves, small lifts and other special structures.
Good Knowledge of lighting equipment, lighting controls, sound systems, projection equipment, and related electric and electronic theater equipment and facilities, and of their practical operation, maintenance, and repair.
Good Knowledge of operation and maintenance of power shop tools and equipment.
Ability to design, fabricate, and construct stage settings, exhibition settings and arrangements.
Ability to train and direct student assistants.
Ability to communicate with resident and outside groups, galleries and museums personnel authorized to make presentations, assist them in making proper and practical plans, and cooperate with them in production work.
Ability to operate lighting, sound, and other electrical and electronic stage equipment.
Ability to properly light an art exhibition and make minor design changes and repairs.
Able to lift 50 lbs and climb 12 foot ladder.
Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.

Responsibilities

Assists in the design and constructs sets from set designer's plans and elevations.
Directs student assistants and stagecraft class who assist in constructing sets.
Uses shop equipment such as saws and drills.
Coordinates productions of Theatre, Dance and Music Department, outside groups and community services groups including lighting, sound, set or stage, projection, and curtain.
Designs arrangements and layout and maintains equipment needed for successful productions.
Repairs lighting equipment.
Assists in the design and layout of the art gallery from the gallery director's plans.
Directs student assistants and gallery production students who assist in the preparation of the gallery and installation of artwork.
Designs lighting for each exhibition.
Maintains equipment and supplies for gallery preparation of exhibitions.
Provides cleaning, maintenance, and organization of shop and storage areas.
Drives to pick up and return theater props and equipment or artwork to artist studios, museums, and other galleries.