Theatre Technician Performing Arts Department

The Harker School • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Theatre Technicians support The Harker School’s Performing Arts Department and work with K–12 students. This is an on-call position scheduled as needed. Calls occur throughout the academic year, with the busiest periods in early October, early December, and mid-March through mid-May. There are typically no summer shifts. The department produces more than 20 shows and events per year.

Technicians assist with scenic construction, loading and unloading equipment and sets, supervising student technicians aged 9–11, and working backstage during performances. General theatre duties may include lighting, sound, painting, props, and theatre upkeep. All crew members assist across technical areas, and the department seeks crew members with at least one specialty, such as scenic construction, painting, sound, lighting, stage management, or costuming. Stage management, board operation, and beginning or advanced design opportunities are also available.

The position requires working in a theatre and workshop environment, with duties and conditions dependent on the current production. Compensation follows The Harker School’s established pay scale and is based on relevant education and experience as evaluated by Human Resources. The posted pay range represents the full pay scale; new hires can generally expect to fall in its lower to middle portion based on their qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Commit to at least one year; long-term crew members are preferred.
• Be comfortable working with and around children aged 5–12 in a school environment.
• Communicate effectively in English with staff and students.
• Be able to set up basic lighting, sound, and scenery for productions.
• Have experience using basic scenic construction tools, including saws and drills.
• Have problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrate creativity, an artistic eye, and attention to detail.
• Contribute a positive attitude and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Be able to work comfortably on a 12- or 15-foot ladder and on a 21-foot scissor-lift platform.
• Be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds and bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl while loading in or striking shows.
• Be able to hear individual, group, telephone, and intercom communications, as well as emergency signals.
• Work in a theatre and workshop environment with exposure to noise, dust, and electrical energy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children.
• A specialty in scenic construction, painting, sound, lighting, stage management, costuming, or another technical theatre area.
• Interest in stage management, board operation, or beginning or advanced design opportunities.
• Willingness to remain with the crew long term.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scenic construction.
• Load in and load out equipment and sets.
• Supervise student technicians aged 9–11.
• Work backstage during performances.
• Assist with general theatre work, including lighting, sound, painting, props, and theatre upkeep.
• Assist across technical areas and contribute a specialty such as scenic construction, painting, sound, lighting, stage management, or costuming.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with staff and students.
• Be available, with adequate notice, for at least 70% of the general calls posted in September.
• Follow theatre safety practices and wear appropriate protective gear as required.

What This Job Offers

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