Lighting Technician (On-Call)

SFJAZZ Software, Inc.; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SFJAZZ Lighting Technician is sought to provide on-site lighting support for SFJAZZ Center performances and events. The role works under the Lighting Designer and Technical Director, handling lighting setup, programming, and operation for various programs including Artistic, Education, Development, and Rentals.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with GrandMA3, ETC Paradigm, and sensor dimming, plus strong wiring and rigging knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience programming and operating lighting for live performances.
• Hang and focus lighting instruments per the repertory light plot.
• Assist house and visiting Lighting Designers to implement their designs.
• Support venue lighting when interfacing with outside rental clients.
• Assist with show load-in and stage equipment setup.

Responsibilities

• Create lighting design s, and program and operate the lighting console for Artistic, Education, Development, and Rental performances / events
• Hang and focus lighting instruments specific to each performance or event; and restore fixtures per the repertory light plot post-show
• Assist house and visiting Lighting Designers to implement their lighting designs
• Provide support as a venue lighting representative when interfacing with outside rental clients
• Assist Production stage technicians with show load-in. This includes installing and striking stage, and the set up of music stands, chairs, pianos, amplifiers, drum kits, rugs, and other stage props

Skills

Lighting programming

Rigging practices

Live performance lighting

Tools

GrandMA3 lighting console

ETC Paradigm lighting control system

ETC Sensor dimming system

Martin MAC Aura

Ayrton Stradele

Job description

SFJAZZ is seeking an experienced Lighting Technician join our team. The SFJAZZ Lighting Technician, On-Call position provides crucial on-site lighting support to SFJAZZ Artistic, Education, Development, and Rental performances and events under the supervision of the
Lighting Designer and Technical Director.

The Lighting Board Operator and Electrician is responsible for the operation of lighting and rigging equipment including
conventional, LED,
intelligent fixtures,
and motors; while maintaining a working knowledge of lighting systems throughout the SFJAZZ Center. This role requires basic knowledge of ETC Paradigm Systems, ETC Gateway nodes, as well as strong programming and operational skills on the GrandMA3 Lighting console.

Requirements:

• Create lighting design s, and program and operate the lighting console
  for Artistic, Education, Development, and Rental performances / events
• Hang and focus lighting instruments specific to each performance or event; and restore fixtures per the repertory light plot post-show
• Assist
  house and visiting Lighting Designers to implement their lighting designs
• Provide support as a venue lighting representative when interfacing with outside rental clients
• Assist
  Production stage technicians with show load-in. This includes installing and striking stage, and the set up of music stands, chairs, pianos, amplifiers, drum kits, rugs, and other stage props

Expert proficiency in the following equipment/skills:

• GrandMA3 lighting console
• ETC Sensor dimming system
• ETC Paradigm lighting control system
• Martin MAC Aura, Ayrton
  Stradele, and/or other moving head equivalent fixtures
• Safe and secure rigging practices as it pertains to chain hoists, truss, and lighting fixtures
• Knowledge of electricity (120/208 VAC, 3-Ø) and how to tie-in to a company switch
• Working knowledge of lighting for live music (experience with live Jazz music a plus) and theatrical productions. Experience as a working electrician, lighting board operator, and lighting designer in a performance environment.

Additional Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Resolume and/or Touch Designer software
• Knowledge of DMX, OSC and MIDI control across systems

Working Conditions:

This position is required to work a minimum of 1 shift per 60 days. SFJAZZ produces events and performances at all times of the day/week. Evenings/weekends may be required.