On-Campus Theater Technician (Part-Time, On-Call)

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Chapman University is seeking a Theatre Technician (part-time) to provide technical support for productions in the College of Performing Arts. This on-campus position involves collaboration with students and staff, with duties spanning scenery, lighting, and audio setup.

The role is temporary/on-call, requiring 3–5 years of related experience, and emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable task prioritization. Applications require working in the United States.

Qualifications

• Experience in scenery construction including carpentry, welding, and related materials.
• Scenic painting and finishes: color matching, faux finishing, large-scale work.
• Knowledge of maintaining, installing, and repairing stage electrical/mechanical gear.
• Ability to read, interpret, and execute light plots; operate lighting consoles.
• Ability to read audio plots; mic performers; use audio mixers and QLab.

Responsibilities

• Scenery construction, load-ins, strikes, and changes to scenic and lighting elements.
• Move scenic pieces to/from warehouse; load/unload as needed.
• Constructing and refurbishing stock scenery components.
• Hang, cabling, focus lighting equipment; troubleshoot electrical elements.
• Install, ring out, troubleshoot, and strike audio equipment.
• Assist run crew as needed and work with students regularly.
• Monitor equipment condition; perform basic maintenance; keep areas clean and safe.

Skills

Scenery construction

Carpentry

Welding

Electrical work

Lighting plots

Audio equipment

Miking / audio consoles

Teamwork

Communication

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Problem solving

Tools

ETC lighting consoles

QLab

Stage hardware

Job description

Chapman University is seeking a Theatre Technician (part-time) to provide technical support for productions in the College of Performing Arts. This on-campus position involves collaboration with students and staff, with duties spanning scenery, lighting, and audio setup.

The role is temporary/on-call, requiring 3–5 years of related experience, and emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable task prioritization. Applications require working in the United States.