Head Lighting Technician

City of Lauderhill•Lauderhill, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform all lighting engineering functions related to the Stage, Lobby, and Multi-Purpose Room at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC). This role operates on an on-call/temporary basis under the general supervision of the General Manager or designee. The position is responsible for safely managing lighting for live performances, troubleshooting all lighting issues within the facility, maintaining and repairing all house lighting equipment/hardware, directing Stage Crew, and performing general duties including load-in, set-up, strike, and load-out.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
Six (6) months of lighting live events at a performing arts center or theatre
A valid State of Florida Driver’s License
Ability to drive and operate a personal or City vehicle intermittently throughout the work day or work week.
Ability to exert heavy physical effort in very heavy work, which may involve some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and/or lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials in excess of 50 pounds.
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and feet to utilize and operate office tools, equipment, and machinery; and to handle, sort, and organize documentation.
Ability to perceive and differentiate audio and/or visual cues or signals; and to perceive and differentiate depths, and/or textures.
Ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape; and to visually read various information.
Ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.
Ability to effectively communicate with City employees, stakeholders, and the general public verbally and/or in writing as needed to exchange information, coordinate work activities, and resolve matters.
Ability to apply principles of rational systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, measurable, verifiable, or subjective criteria.
Ability to coordinate, manage, strategize, and or correlate data and/or information; and to exercise discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in identifying solutions or alternatives.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate numbers, decimals, and percentages.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Theatre Design/Technology, Fine Arts, or closely related field.

Responsibilities

Safely and effectively execute the lighting plan for productions and events; troubleshoot any technical issues with the lighting; find viable solutions under tight deadlines.
Program and operate lighting consoles during rehearsals, performances, and events; adjust lighting cues as needed to match creative and technical requirements/requests.
Oversee the installation, focusing, and rigging of lighting instruments; maintain and troubleshoot lighting equipment, ensuring all fixtures, dimmers, and consoles function properly.
Manage lighting inventory and schedule regular maintenance and repairs; advise Production Manager of necessary repairs/replacements or equipment upgrades within the lighting inventory to ensure maximum efficiency and smooth operations.
Assist with and assign tasks to ensure efficient workflow during load-ins, tech rehearsals, performances, and strikes; assist with special event set-up and break down in the lobby, as directed.
Coordinate with various LPAC staff to ensure smooth technical operations.
Ensure that lighting setups adhere to health and safety regulations; conduct risk assessment and implement best practices for electrical and rigging safety.
Train staff on proper handling of safety equipment; oversee stage crew handling lighting matters.
Provide professional, customer-focused, welcoming service.
Maintain a physical presence at the work location; maintain punctuality and work a flexible schedule including night, weekend, holidays and events.
Operate and oversee the operation of the ETC lighting system throughout the facility.
Perform related work as required.