Theater Technician I

City of Rancho Cucamonga•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Community Services Department is seeking part-time Theater Technicians. As a Theater Technician I, you may be responsible for various technical specialties that provide production support to events in the Theater. Under general supervision, the Theater Technician I may be responsible for performing a variety of construction, electrical, technical, and theatrical production duties in support of productions in the Lewis Family Playhouse and Victoria Gardens Cultural Center. The Lewis Family Playhouse is an intimate, state-of-the-art performing arts center with 560 seats owned and operated by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. As a major anchor to the Victoria Gardens Lifestyle Shopping Center, the Lewis Family Playhouse educates, entertains, and ignites the imagination through high-quality theatrical experiences for children, families, and audiences of all ages throughout Southern California. In addition to the Lewis Family Playhouse, the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center includes a 60-seat Black Box Theatre, large-scale event spaces, and an outdoor courtyard stage.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Working knowledge of theatrical production systems, and their care, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Ability to work as a stagehand of rigging, electrics, light, audio, and sound systems is essential.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Able to meet deadlines.
Strong sense of responsibility and organizational skills.
Must be eligible for employment in the United States of America.
Pass a pre-employment medical exam which includes a Tuberculosis (TB) Exam and drug/alcohol screening.
Pass a reference and background verification.

Nice To Haves

Skills in carpentry and rigging.
Skills in lighting and A/V.
Weekday daytime availability to support day work, scenic builds, load-in, and weekday events.
Maintain a professional demeanor.
Friendly and have a positive attitude.
Charismatic and charming is a plus.
Proactive.
Ability to multitask / time-manage.
Can work under pressure.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Work well with clients and patrons in stressful situations.
Flexible – can work well in an environment where needs and priorities are subject to much revision.
Honest, dependable, reliable, and professional.
Excellent people and communication skills.
Can work independently while maintaining a teamwork mentality to ensure each event is operated smoothly to guests’ and management's satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Supporting all theatrical departments, including sound, lighting, carpentry, and wardrobe.
Perform work for all related theatrical departments including sound, lighting, carpentry, rigging, loading and unloading trucks and vehicles with show and event gear, building truss structures (both indoor and out), cleaning and maintaining all equipment safely and in accordance with policy, repairing and maintaining wardrobe and costumes set-up, and operating video and virtual events and meetings.
Assist with technical support for the productions at the Lewis Family Playhouse, including related duties as required.
Assist with technical set-ups required at all the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center spaces, such as the Lewis Family Playhouse, Imagination Courtyard, Black Box Theater, as well as other locations as needed within the City of Rancho Cucamonga facilities or events.
Adhere to safety standards.
Assist with maintaining inventory of theater, equipment, and supplies.
Assist more senior Technicians in overseeing production load-in and load-out.
Work in the construction, load-in, operation, and striking of all productions, scenic and properties construction and painting, and aspects of stage lighting, sound, and video production.
Follow all policies and procedures concerning technical specifications, safety manuals, and equipment maintenance.
Set up and strike for a variety of shows and/or events.
Implement best practices and standards in guest services.
Understand the technical requirements for each event.