Performing Arts Technician

Los Angeles Community College District • Los Angeles, CA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates and performs technical work required in the maintenance of a theater, concert hall, or TV and film stage and production areas and assists instructors in conducting technical production classes for theater, TV, film, and broadcast productions/operations or music and dance concerts. The current vacancy at Los Angeles City College is for a position overseeing the theater scene shop, with responsibility over carpentry, rigging, building, coordinating load-in schedules, and other related technical duties.

Requirements

• Technical direction, set design and construction, prop design and construction, lighting, projections, sound, rigging, scenic painting, and special effects related to theater, TV, film and broadcast productions/operations or music and dance concerts
• Principles and methods of stage and prop management
• Proper use and care of power and hand tools used in stagecraft
• Color harmony and set-building materials
• Stage set design, floor plans, elevations, and construction
• Operation and maintenance of contemporary sound consoles, speakers, amplifiers, and related
• Operation and maintenance of contemporary lighting consoles and related equipment
• Operation and maintenance of contemporary projection equipment and related equipment
• Pertinent fire regulations and other safety codes and procedures
• Acoustics and sound control
• Inventory methods and practices
• Capabilities and features of computer systems, software and hardware used in the assigned area
• Construct, erect, and place various types of stage scenery, backdrops, and props for theater, TV, film and broadcast productions/operations or music and dance concerts
• Organize scene shop and coordinate all aspects of construction
• Generate theatrical blueprints for stagecraft assignments
• Follow layouts and plans for set design and construction
• Hang and focus lights according to a lighting plot
• Rig standard theatrical elements used in stage productions/operations
• Mix and apply scenic paints
• Use tools and equipment common to assigned area
• Program lighting consoles
• Work with contemporary lighting instruments
• Generate an audio design in a digital format
• Operate contemporary projection equipment
• Train and provide work direction to others in activities related to theater, TV, film and broadcast productions/operations or music and dance concerts
• Secure and store supplies
• Keep detailed and precise records
• Give clear and concise instructions
• Work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse pool of instructors, staff, students, and the public
• Deal effectively with proper authorities concerning fire and safety regulations
• Effectively utilize computer hardware and software in the performance of duties
• Learn general and specialized software applications
• An associate degree or its equivalent from a recognized college or university with a major in theater arts, cinema or television, music, or a related field AND two years of recent, full-time, paid stagecraft or film/TV set experience in two or more of the following areas: prop design, prop construction, set design, set construction, painting, rigging, lighting, sound, and operation and use of stage equipment.
• Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND four years of recent, full-time, paid stagecraft or film/TV set experience in two or more of the following areas: prop design, prop construction, set design, set construction, painting, rigging, lighting, sound, and operation and use of stage equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs technical work involving construction of stage sets, props, special effects, sound amplification and the creation and playback of sound cues, hanging lighting equipment, and/or a variety of other technical aspects related to theater, TV, film, and broadcast productions/operations or music and dance concerts.
• Operates and maintains equipment such as sound and lighting equipment and software, computer equipment, power tools, painting equipment and other equipment used in theater, TV, film, and broadcast productions/operations or music and dance concerts.
• Instructs students individually in the proper methods of theater or TV and film lighting, rigging, sound amplification and cues, set construction, stage management, and painting of stage scenery, props, and backdrops.
• Monitors and provides training to students in the use of tools and equipment used in theater or TV and film productions/operations or music and dance concerts.
• Assists in making estimates of stage-setting and performance costs, stage-setting time needed, and lighting and scenery required.
• Maintains inventory records of supplies and generates orders for materials and equipment.
• Issues supplies, materials, and tools to students.
• Ensures proper maintenance and safety of scene shop, stage, equipment storage, and audience areas.
• May direct stage crews during rehearsals and performances.
• May plan work schedules for rehearsals and performances.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance and vision care plans are provided for employees and their dependents.
• A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee.
• New employees receive 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave.
• 19 paid holidays per year.
• Vacation days accrue annually beginning at 10 days and increasing incrementally to 24 days depending on years of service with the District. Vacation days for management and confidential positions begin at 15, 20, or 24 days.
• Other paid time off includes: bereavement leave, personal necessity leave, court subpoena, and jury duty.
• Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System.
• Employees are also covered by Social Security.
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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