Job Description
Salary: $20.48 - $22.61 Hourly
Location : Davis, CA
Job Type: Temporary Part-time
Job Number: 00742
Department: City Managers Office
Opening Date: 06/20/2024
Closing Date: 8/20/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description Theatre Technician The Veterans Memorial Theatre will be seeking three to four new additions to our team during this current application cycle. The work done in the theatre covers a broad range of expertise, which any single candidate is unlikely to possess. In order to create a more well rounded team many of our staff have expertise in different areas. We also provide all staff basic on the job training in all aspects of technical theater. We encourage applicants with all types of theatre expertise to apply, particularly those with prior experience in theatrical lighting, administration, marketing, or data collection and research.
Theatre Technicians provide technical support to public groups using the Veterans Memorial Theatre, Varsity Theatre, Mobile stage, and other City-related spaces or events. Technicians will also have duties related to the maintenance of the theatre equipment and spaces and some administrative tasks as assigned. Pay rate is commensurate with experience.
Examples of Duties Provide support to user groups during rental.
- Lighting design, hang, focus, programming and operation.
- Sound and Video setup and operation.
- Show operation including, stage management, run crew, and fly rail.
- Coordinating with user groups on Front of House set up, best practices, and ticketing.
- Training of user groups in basic safety, emergency procedures, and operation of theatre equipment.
- Assisting with load in, load out, and set up as needed.
- Insuring Theatre Use Guidelines are followed.
- Set up/Strike, Transportation, and Towing of City's mobile stage and equipment
Maintain theatre-specific equipment.
- This equipment includes, but is not limited to, theatrical lighting, sound, and video systems and wiring, rigging system, stage deck and curtains, and assisted listening systems.
- Rehanging, focus and restoration of rep plot.
- Yearly inventory of all theater equipment and supplies.
- Other general facility maintenance including replacing light bulbs, cleaning, or work.
Supervise facility
- Unlocking doors before pre-arranged call times.
- Insuring facility is clean and ready for use.
- Responsible for executing emergency procedures.
- Providing user group with cleaning supplies when required.
- Performing basic custodial needs.
- Securing equipment and locking facility at end of day.
Other Projects as assigned
- Hanging of visual art in theatre gallery.
- Basic scenic construction projects.
- Installation of new equipment.
- Distribution of Arts and Culture marketing materials.
- Staff Trainings in technical skill building, first-aid, and safety.
- Moving of materials and equipment between city spaces.
- Assisting with administrative tasks for the Theatre or the Arts and Culture Program.
Typical Qualifications Job Requirements Due to the nature of live events and the tasks related to maintaining and operating a theatrical venue staff should expect the following work conditions:
- Availability to work mornings, nights weekends, and holidays on an inconsistent basis.
- Climb stairs and/or ladders while working.
- Bend, squat and kneel while working.
- Work in a personnel lift or catwalk from heights of 30 feet or less.
- Intermittently carry weight of 75 pounds or less.
- Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
Please note, the Veterans Memorial Theatre is committed to equal opportunity employment, and the inability to perform some of the above tasks does not prohibit employment.
Minimal Qualifications All applicants must meet the following minimal qualifications:
- Be over the age of 18.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally or through writing in a professional manner.
- Applicants Must be proficient on a computer and be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Applicants must have regular access to email.
- Be comfortable working with renters and their patrons in a live event setting in a courteous and professional manner.
- Have previous work experience relating to the duties mentioned above. This could include theatre, arts, carpentry, electrics, audio/visual fields, front of house, events, administration, or customer service.
Desired Qualifications Candidates should exhibit the following abilities:
- Working collaboratively and cooperatively during the course of performance of duties.
- Be a proactive communicator both orally and in writing.
- Willingness to learn new skills on the job.
- Perform assigned duties independently or with minimal supervision.
- To think critically and able to problem solve or trouble shoot.
- Maintain professional and focused demeanor in time sensitive performance environments.
- Be punctual, and able to keep to and manage a schedule.
Additionally, ideal candidates will have at least one years' experience in technical theatre and have some familiarity with the following:
- Knowledge of safe work practices in the theatre.
- Use of hand tools and power tools.
- Hanging, circuiting, dressing, and focusing of lighting instruments.
- Programming and operation of ETC Lighting Boards.
- Set up, operation, and live Mixing of Multi-channel audio console.
- Operation of rigging systems.
- Stage Management, including show calling or running a rehearsal.
- Experience with theatre related computer programs including, Q-Lab, Isadora, Vector Works, Auto-Cad, or RecTrac.
License or Certificates Possession of a valid California driver's license is required for the Theatre Technician position.
Other Requirements All employees will be subject to a TB test and Live Scan provided by the City as part of the hiring process.
Supplemental Information Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the position(s) are filled. Applicants will be screened according to applicable past experience and those most qualified will be invited to interview.
There are no benefits for this position.
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