Job (Grande Prairie): Theatre Technician

Theatre Alberta; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Theatre Alberta is seeking a Theatre Technician for Grande Prairie to manage lighting, sound, and rigging setup, operation, and maintenance for community theatre productions.

Role involves supervising volunteers, advising on equipment purchases, and ensuring safety in all technical activities. Candidates should have a technical degree or substantial hands-on experience with theatre tech systems and a willingness to work varied schedules including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience with placement and operation of theatre lighting, sound and rigging equipment.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures for theatre tech setups.
• Ability to instruct volunteers and supervise equipment usage.
• Maintenance and basic repair of lighting, sound and rigging systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and assistance to theatre groups for proper setup and operation of lighting, sound, and rigging.
• Personally operate lighting, sound, and rigging systems or supervise vendors.
• Repair and maintain lighting, sound, and rigging equipment; coordinate replacements.
• Ensure safe and proper use of theatre equipment and train volunteers in safe operation.
• Assist with purchasing and replacement of equipment when needed.

Skills

Theatre lighting

Sound system operation

Rigging equipment

Maintenance

Safety regulations

Building and fire code regulations

Equipment installation

Volunteer training

Education

Technical degree or significant experience in lighting/sound/rigging

Tools

Lighting control boards

Audio equipment

Rigging hardware

Stage carpentry

Job description

Job (Grande Prairie): Theatre Technician

Theatre Technician - Grande Prairie Live Theatre

Definition: Performs a variety of responsible technical duties associated with the purchase, set-up, operation and maintenance of the community theatre's light, sound, and rigging equipment; provides technical advice and assistance regarding the use of this equipment; performs related work as required.

Supervisions Received/Provided: Supervision is received from the general manager; some supervisory responsibilities.

Typical Duties:

• 1. Provides advise and assistance to theatre groups in the proper set-up and operation of the theatre lighting, sound, and rigging systems. May personally operation lighting, sound, and rigging systems.


• 2. Either personally or through vendors repairs and maintains lighting, sound, and rigging equipment.


• 3. Provides advice and assistance purchasing additional or replacement of theatre lighting, sound, and rigging equipment.


• 4. Ensures the safe and proper use of theatre lighting, and sound equipment.


• 5. Instructs theatre volunteers in the safe and proper operation of theatre lighting, sound and rigging equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1. Theatre lighting, sound, and rigging equipment.


• 2. Proper placement and operation of lighting, sound, and rigging to obtain the desired theatrical affect.


• 3. Lighting, sound and rigging maintenance requirements.


• 4. Safety regulations/procedures governing the placement/operation of lighting, sound, and rigging.


• 5. Building and fire code regulations.


• 6. Knowledge of current audio/visual equipment set-up.


• 7. Some set construction and theatre carpentry

Skill to:

• 1. Determine type, placement, and operation of lighting, sound and rigging equipment.


• 2. Instruct volunteers in the proper and safe operation of lighting, audio and sound.


• 3. Operate a variety of lighting, audio, and rigging equipment.


• 4. Advise supervisors regarding the purchase of appropriate lighting, audio and rigging equipment.


• 5. Perform routine maintenance and repair tasks on lighting, audio and rigging.


• 6. Maintain appropriate records.


• 7. Enforce policies and procedures and demonstrate excellent customer relations.


• 8. Work a variable schedule including night and weekends.


• 9. Building maintenance items, and snow removal.


• 10. Any other related duties as assigned by the manager.

Education/Experience: Technical degree or significant experience placement/operation of lighting, sound and rigging equipment for stage productions; maintenance and repair of said equipment.

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