Theater Technician

CHESS

5d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

MAJOR DUTIES Provides technical support for productions in the Performance Hall, Little Theatre, and Black Box Theatre. Maintains and coordinates stage equipment; transports equipment across campus. Designs and participates in all aspects of stage production. Provides service to vendors. Provides technical theater students with training in the use of technical equipment. Provides support for the regional high school theatre festival. Performs related duties.

Requirements

Knowledge of stage rigging.
Knowledge of college and department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of lighting equipment and design.
Knowledge of set design principles.
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of technical theatre equipment.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
Skill in the construction of sets.
Skill in the interpretation of blueprints and set designs.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of New Mexico for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Responsibilities

Provides technical support for productions in the Performance Hall, Little Theatre, and Black Box Theatre.
Maintains and coordinates stage equipment
Transports equipment across campus.
Designs and participates in all aspects of stage production.
Provides service to vendors.
Provides technical theater students with training in the use of technical equipment.
Provides support for the regional high school theatre festival.
Performs related duties.