OPS Skilled Audio Technician
About The Position
This position is open to candidates with a range of entertainment audio experience, from those with limited hands-on exposure to experienced technicians. UFPA provides on-the-job training and mentorship to support the development of technical skills, expand knowledge of venue-specific systems, and encourage continued growth in theatrical audio systems and practices. Part time OPS Skilled Audio Technicians support UF Performing Arts production operations by assisting full-time staff and visiting productions in the load in, set up, operation, maintenance, and strike of theatrical events.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- General working knowledge of audio equipment and procedures used in live show production
- Knowledge of instrument types (Snare Drum, Acoustic Guitar, Cello, Keyboard, etc.)
- Must maintain a calm and professional demeanor in interactions with guests, coworkers, and client users of the facility
- Capacity and willingness for strenuous manual labor with industry standard equipment and materials
- The ability to work as a team under stress, at a fast pace, and under intense schedule pressure
- Ability to work evenings/nights, weekends and holidays as needed and on short notice
- Can complete tasks without supervision
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to focus on tasks for long periods of time
- Ability to be punctual for all work shifts
- This position is open to all UF students eligible to work on campus.
- Employment is through student Other Personnel Services (OPS).
- Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and may work up to 20 hours per week.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with live audio production in facilities of similar type and size
- Can be called upon to provide training and supervision of Part-Time OPS Stagehand crew
- Understands components of a sound system, how they connect, and function
- Understands audio signal flow
- Has experience with live music performance
- Understanding of basic and advanced functions of digital audio consoles
- Experience running multiple monitor mixes
- Knowledge of microphone types, models, and placement
- Understands the use of EQ to reduce feedback
- Understands the use of effects and dynamics processing
- Has knowledge of QLab playback software
- Can follow a stage plot and input list to place monitors, mic stands, mics, stage power, etc., and patch mics in the correct order to snake and sub snakes
- Can follow a list to collect equipment from storage locations needed for a performance
- Can troubleshoot and find solutions to basic and advanced sound system problems.
Responsibilities
- Work in close cooperation & communication with Technical Supervisors on the coordination of technical requirements of various events
- Assist in the production of live events utilizing various digital audio consoles, wired and wireless microphones, stage monitors, IEM systems, audio playback software, equipment set up, communication with performers, and communication with tour technical crew
- Assist Technical Supervisors with the inventory, maintenance, and repair of all technical equipment, including assisting in cable testing, cable building, cable repair, and speaker testing
- Always maintain a safe working environment by following all established safety policies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
