Audio-Visual Technicians

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Utah's UtahPresents unit seeks a Stage Technician for a part-time, per-call role supporting a variety of events, from dance to opera. The technician provides backstage support, operates equipment, and collaborates with full-time staff.

Responsibilities include punctual shifts, tasks like hanging goods, lighting focus, cables, load-in/load-out, and adapting to evenings, weekends, and holidays. Minimum qualifications include at least two years of theatrical or related technical

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in theatrical or related technical fields.
• Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• Department may hire at Audio-Visual Technician, I level: little to no related experience.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time and prepared for all assigned shifts.
• Perform tasks such as hanging soft goods, lighting focus, cable wrapping, and truck loading/unloading.
• Follow instructions and receive training for each event.
• Ask questions and follow through on all assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate effective communication and collaborate with the team.
• Adapt to evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Theatrical tech experience

Team collaboration

Education

Audio-Visual Technician, I

Tools

Fly-rail operation

Lighting focus

Audio-video equipment

Job description

Job Summary

UtahPresents is a non-profit, mission driven, multi-disciplinary presenter at the University of Utah which brings diverse artistic and cultural experiences to campus and the surrounding region. The Stage Technician is a part-time, per-call position fitting for anyone interested in providing backstage support to an exciting array of multi-disciplinary events such as dance, concerts, comedy, and opera.
This role varies by project, with technicians serving as specialists or general stagehands in collaboration with full-time staff. Responsibilities are defined by skill and willingness to learn, but may include operating fly-rail, follow-spot, audio-video equipment, providing wardrobe support, stagehand labor, and working as a stage electrician. Technicians will work across these departments.

Preferred Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have a minimum two years experience in theatrical or related technical fields and will be enthusiastic about growing skills in new areas. Experience may include time spent in any professional, community, educational or recreational arts production or live event field.

Job Functions

Candidates must be able to reliably perform the following essential duties:

• Arrive on time and prepared for all assigned shifts.
• Perform tasks such as hanging soft goods, lighting focus, cable wrapping, and truck un-loading/ loading.
• Follow instructions and receive specific training as required for each event.
• Ask questions and follow through on all assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Adapt to a varied theatre schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to repeatedly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move continuously during long shifts, including load‑ins and load‑outs.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, reach overhead, and perform other physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to work in varied environments, including dark spaces, loud environments, and fluctuating temperatures.
• Adequate vision and hearing to operate and evaluate production equipment safely.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively in high-pressure or emergency situations.
• Ability to work flexible and extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

• Audio-Visual Technician, I: Requires little to no related experience.

This job posting is only available to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year. Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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Contact

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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