Theater Technician-2

New York University • New York, NY

26d • $38 - $38

About The Position

Perform a variety of technical installation for stage lighting and audio/video equipment and infrastructure resources for theatre productions, utilize portable entertainment lighting fixtures, control consoles, audio amplifiers, loudspeakers, video projectors, wood, steel, plastics and other materials. Perform on-deck/backstage crew and maintenance responsibilities for annual spring dance concert. Assist with the modification and implementation of construction for departmental facilities such as theaters, workshops, studios, and office support Ensure safety of facilities and and equipment and instruct students on safe use of equipment and tools. Perform skilled maintenance, maintain inventory. Run hand, focus and notes for individual productions as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 years' experience with lighting for theater.
• Demonstrated knowledge of theatrical lighting design and production practices.
• Ability to set up, operate and troubleshoot audio reinforcement and video playback, intercom systems, Mac OS computers and Qlab software.
• Proficiency in the use of Electronic theatre Controls Eos-family consoles and software; Lightwright.
• Ability to contract practical lighting and lighting prop effects, soldering equipment, basic rigging.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and assess specification.

Nice To Haves

• Theatre/design training/certification, including ETCP Certified Entertainment Electric, ETC certificate in Eos console programming.
• Prior experience in coordinating the work of production crews; experience as a lighting, sound and video designer; experience with run hang, focus and notes calls for productions.
• Moving light repairs, audio editing/live mix; videoediting, Isadora software.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of technical installation for stage lighting and audio/video equipment and infrastructure resources for theatre productions
• Utilize portable entertainment lighting fixtures, control consoles, audio amplifiers, loudspeakers, video projectors, wood, steel, plastics and other materials.
• Perform on-deck/backstage crew and maintenance responsibilities for annual spring dance concert.
• Assist with the modification and implementation of construction for departmental facilities such as theaters, workshops, studios, and office support
• Ensure safety of facilities and and equipment and instruct students on safe use of equipment and tools.
• Perform skilled maintenance, maintain inventory.
• Run hand, focus and notes for individual productions as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED