Theater Technician

Los Rios Community College District • Sacramento, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Theater Arts Technical Director, the incumbent participates in the construction and preparation of stage sets, lighting and sound for the Theater Arts Department. Incumbent oversees student work; functions as shop foreperson; performs duties needed to insure the safe and efficient operation of theater performance and shop areas; organizes and maintains storage areas for maximum security; and performs related instructional functions as needed. The ARC Theatre Department has a strong production program and does 4 to 5 shows a year, in a 350 seat proscenium house and a 100 seat black box theatre. The main theatre has a full fly loft, an orchestra pit, and advanced lighting, sound, and projection systems.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in the construction, operation and maintenance of stage equipment and materials.
• Bachelor degree in drama/theater with emphasis in technical theater.
• Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
• Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement.
• Education Requirement: One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.
• Education must be from an accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of college and four years full time professional experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Purchases supplies used for theater production construction; constructs scenery, installs sound and lighting for theater productions.
• Designs, constructs, operates and maintains stage materials and equipment; maintains inventories and cost control records of tools, supplies, and equipment.
• Oversees students' work in stage, lighting and sound design, construction, and operations, and assists them with various projects.
• Issues, receives and checks tools and supplies used by students in theater technical classes.
• Performs technical duties required for safe and efficient production of theater performances, and related laboratories.
• Assists Technical Director in setup, strike and storage of stage scenery and properties and in rehearsal and performance setups.
• Opens theater for theater events and checks stage, lighting, ventilation and equipment to ensure proper operation and supervises use of theater and other related shop areas when used by large classes or for special events.
• Assists faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level