Musco Center Stage Technician

Chapman University Careers•Irvine, CA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Marybelle and Sebastian P. Musco Center For the Arts is part of Chapman University’s College of Performing Arts (CoPA). Musco Center hosts professional touring companies as well as CoPA performances. Musco Center produces a variety of programming and has a diverse group of users. Staff are expected to navigate the season with impeccable, client-oriented service; a safety-first approach to stage operations; and a desire to foster a collaborative, respectful work environment. Stage Technicians work with designers, faculty, staff, and students in addition to professional tours. Our crew works with our full time Department Heads (Audio/Video, Stage & Rigging, Lighting) to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of our theatrical systems and practices, in support of stage productions. The tasks and duties associated with the Stage Technician position will vary based on the candidate’s experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. All candidates are expected to have at minimum a basic knowledge of stagecraft, and be willing to work across technical departments. Musco Center seeks candidates with proven skill and experience in: Lighting Department ( ETC ): hang, focus, maintenance, board operation. Bonus: design experience (particularly busking). Audio and Video Department (DiGiCo & Yamaha): install and manage microphones, speakers, projectors; monitor/front of house engineering; QLab programming. Stage & Rigging (Counterweight flyrail & chain motors): Flyhouse rail experience; reading and implementing scenic paperwork and builds as well as general stage plots; working knowledge of safe onstage and shop work practices; knowledge of basic fall protection systems & use. Stage Technicians are key to Musco Center’s culture of safety, and as such are expected to follow safe work procedures. The Musco Center for the Arts Production Department’s continued commitment to cultural equity aims to facilitate a brave venue in authentic partnership with artistic, academic, and surrounding communities to re-imagine, dream, and work toward a just, anti-racist, and equitable arts hub that reflects our community’s values and advocates for the most vulnerable. IATSE Local 504 has been certified as the sole bargaining representative for this position. Employment will be subject to any collective bargaining agreement negotiated by the parties.

Requirements

Three plus years experience in: Stagecraft and theatrical safety
General Stagehand experience: Read/build scenic/staging plans, lay dance floor, build risers, basic audio, lighting, rigging, stagecraft
Experience with tools and facilities for professional, educational, theatrical productions.
Able to bring basic personal tools as needed for work calls.
Ability to carry out duties in a reliable and timely manner.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Interpersonal skills to interact with diverse groups of individuals at all organizational levels, both inside and outside of the university.
Ability to remain calm and respond confidently and promptly to stressful situations.
Capacity to solve problems with diplomacy and tact.
Ability to follow and apply safety and work-related policies and procedures.
Knowledge of pertinent regulations and codes relating to theater productions.
Ability to work effectively in a team based environment.
Ability to work independently and follow-through on assignments with minimal direction/instruction.
Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Provide theatrical production support
Follow directions and protocols set out by Department Heads and Production Management; following and helping maintain SOP and Safe Work programs.
Lead and assist in the lighting hang and focus, audio/visual system setup, scenic element rigging, and load-in/load-out of productions.
Program sound equipment, lighting equipment, and other technical systems in advance of performances and productions.
Troubleshoot and resolve routine to somewhat complex problems with production equipment.
Mix front of house or stage monitor audio consoles; or program lighting consoles; or safely direct and operate the weighting and unweighting of counterweight fly system.
Review and understand designs, floor plans, and elevations for each project.
Utilize ideas and experience with theatre processes and equipment to increase productivity.
Collaborate with artistic guests and colleagues to present various events including theatre, dance, orchestral, and amplified music.
Help provide guidance to students.
Monitor the condition of equipment and perform maintenance
Troubleshoot tool and equipment concerns, perform basic repair as needed, and perform routine system maintenance.
Evaluate equipment needs and notify supervisors of need to repair or replace equipment.
Clean and organize theatre, support facilities, storage areas, and equipment regularly.
Ensure that all facilities meet the standards set forth by the Musco Center.