Lighting Technician, On-Call

SFJAZZ • San Francisco, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

SFJAZZ is seeking an experienced Lighting Technician to join our team. The SFJAZZ Lighting Technician, On-Call position provides crucial on-site lighting support to SFJAZZ Artistic, Education, Development, and Rental performances and events under the supervision of the Lighting Designer and Technical Director. The Lighting Board Operator and Electrician is responsible for the operation of lighting and rigging equipment including conventional, LED, intelligent fixtures, and motors; while maintaining a working knowledge of lighting systems throughout the SFJAZZ Center. This role requires basic knowledge of ETC Paradigm Systems, ETC Gateway nodes, as well as strong programming and operational skills on the GrandMA 3 Lighting console.

Requirements

• Expert proficiency in the GrandMA 3 lighting console
• Expert proficiency in the ETC Sensor dimming system
• Expert proficiency in the ETC Paradigm lighting control system
• Expert proficiency in Martin MAC Aura, Ayrton Stradele, and/or other moving head equivalent fixtures
• Expert proficiency in safe and secure rigging practices as it pertains to chain hoists, truss, and lighting fixtures
• Expert proficiency in knowledge of electricity (120/208 VAC, 3-Ø) and how to tie-in to a company switch
• Working knowledge of lighting for live music and theatrical productions
• Experience as a working electrician, lighting board operator, and lighting designer in a performance environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with live Jazz music
• Familiarity with Resolume and/or Touch Designer software
• Knowledge of DMX, OSC and MIDI control across systems

Responsibilities

• Create lighting designs, and program and operate the lighting console for Artistic, Education, Development, and Rental performances/events
• Hang and focus lighting instruments specific to each performance or event; and restore fixtures per the repertory light plot post-show
• Assist house and visiting Lighting Designers to implement their lighting designs
• Provide support as a venue lighting representative when interfacing with outside rental clients
• Assist Production stage technicians with show load-in. This includes installing and striking stage, and the set up of music stands, chairs, pianos, amplifiers, drum kits, rugs, and other stage props

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed