Job Posting- Theater Tech- Northern CA

[Brian Foisy]

City of Tracy's Grand Theatre for the Arts is looking for a P/T Theater Tech. Knowledge in audio/lighting a must

Please City of Tracy website for more info

https://agency.governmentjobs.com/tracyca/default.cfm?navid=802

THE POSITION:

Under general direction of the Technical Theater Supervisor, performs skilled and technical duties related to the construction and development of stage sets; performs technical duties related to sound and lighting system operation; performs other job related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Following is a general list of duties for this position. These duties include, but are not limited to:

•  Assist with operational activities including set-up, run, and/or strike of shows and events
  
  
•  Execute scene changes during performances, set hand props, place set pieces, and raise and
  
  lower drops, curtains, or scenery
  
  
•  Construct stage sets, flats, and properties
  
  
•  Install rigging, lighting, sound equipment and scenery for theatrical, musical and other events
  
  
•  Operate stage equipment, lighting and sound systems, digital projection equipment and other
  
  equipment as required
  Operate and assist with the maintenance of theater equipment, including follow spots,
  
  microphones, light control board, automated rigging, hand and power tools
  

•  Prepare or modify working plans, drawings and light plots
  
  for specific situations
  
  
•  Check the stage and production areas for safety hazards
  
  and maintain health and safety standards in these areas
  
  
•  Perform minor repairs and general maintenance on
  
  stage-related equipment
  
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  Knowledge of:
   Technical theater production systems, including audio, video, carpentry/rigging and lighting  Types and uses of lighting, sound, automated rigging and other stage equipment
   Computerized theater equipment, theater movement systems
   Electrical theory, sound and lighting effects
   Carpentry, painting and other skills required in set construction
   Mixing paints and flame retardation of scenery
   Occupational hazards and related safety precautions associated with assigned duties
  
  Ability to:
   Operate theater equipment including lighting, sound, and automated rigging systems  Operate hand and power tools
   Construct and paint stage sets
  

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Education:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade

Experience:
Three years of progressively responsible experience in stage craft, construction of sets, operation of sound and lighting equipment or related area

Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California drivers’ license.

WORK SCHEDULE:

This is a part-time specialized technical job classification within the Cultural Arts Division of the City Manager's office. This job requires working a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.


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