Performing Arts Technician

Los Angeles Community College District; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Los Angeles City College is seeking a Performing Arts Technician to oversee the theater scene shop, carpentry, rigging, and load-in coordination for theater, TV, film, and broadcast productions.

The role involves teaching and guiding students in lighting, rigging, sound, and stagecraft while maintaining equipment and safety standards. A relevant degree or multiple years of stagecraft experience are required, with opportunities for career growth within the district.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience requirements as stated in the posting.
• Two years of stagecraft or film/TV set experience for A.
• Four years of stagecraft or film/TV set experience for B.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction of stage sets, props, lighting and sound cues.
• Operate and maintain sound/lighting equipment and software.
• Instruct students in lighting, rigging, set construction, and scene shop safety.
• Maintain inventory and issue supplies to students.
• Direct stage crews during rehearsals and performances.

Skills

Technical direction

Set design

Prop construction

Lighting

Sound

Rigging

Safety regulations

Project planning

Record keeping

Team coordination

Education

Associate degree or equivalent (theatre arts, cinema, TV, music)

High school diploma + 4 years stagecraft/film/TV experience

Tools

Stage equipment

Lighting consoles

Sound equipment

Job description

Performing Arts Technician

Date Opened: 8/31/2026 08:00:00 AM

Filing Deadline: 9/21/2026

Location: Los Angeles City College

Salary: $6,270.37 - $7,767.89/mo; $75,244.44 - $93,214.68/yr (based on a full-time, 12-month position)

Job Type: Open Only

Introduction

Important: Please note that the current vacancy at Los Angeles City College is for a position overseeing the theater scene shop, with responsibility over carpentry, rigging, building, coordinating load-in schedules, and other related technical duties.

Definition

Coordinates and performs technical work required in the maintenance of a theater, concert hall, or TV and film stage and production areas and assists instructors in conducting technical production classes for theater, TV, film, and broadcast productions/operations or music and dance concerts.

Typical Duties

Coordinates and performs technical work involving construction of stage sets, props, special effects, sound amplification and the creation and playback of sound cues, hanging lighting equipment, and/or a variety of other technical aspects related to theater, TV, film, and broadcast productions/operations or music and dance concerts.

Operates and maintains equipment such as sound and lighting equipment and software, computer equipment, power tools, painting equipment and other equipment used in theater, TV, film, and broadcast productions/operations or music and dance concerts.

Instructs students individually in the proper methods of theater or TV and film lighting, rigging, sound amplification and cues, set construction, stage management, and painting of stage scenery, props, and backdrops.

Monitors and provides training to students in the use of tools and equipment used in theater or TV and film productions/operations or music and dance concerts.

Assists in making estimates of stage-setting and performance costs, stage-setting time needed, and lighting and scenery required.

Maintains inventory records of supplies and generates orders for materials and equipment.

Issues supplies, materials, and tools to students.

Ensures proper maintenance and safety of scene shop, stage, equipment storage, and audience areas.

May direct stage crews during rehearsals and performances.

May plan work schedules for rehearsals and performances.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

A Performing Arts Technician coordinates and performs technical work required in the maintenance of a theater, concert hall, or TV and film stage and production areas; assists instructors in conducting technical production classes for theater, TV, film, and broadcast performances or music or dance concerts.

Supervision

General supervision is received from an academic or classified supervisor. Provides work direction in the construction and use of stage equipment to student employees.

Class Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Technical direction, set design and construction, prop design and construction, lighting, projections, sound, rigging, scenic painting, and special effects related to theater, TV, film and broadcast productions/operations or music and dance concerts
• Principles and methods of stage and prop management
• Proper use and care of power and hand tools used in stagecraft
• Color harmony and set-building materials
• Stage set design, floor plans, elevations, and construction
• Operation and maintenance of contemporary sound consoles, speakers, amplifiers, and related
• Operation and maintenance of contemporary lighting consoles and related equipment
• Operation and maintenance of contemporary projection equipment and related equipment
• Pertinent fire regulations and other safety codes and procedures
• Acoustics and sound control
• Inventory methods and practices

Ability to:

• Construct, erect, and place various types of stage scenery, backdrops, and props for theater, TV, film and broadcast productions/operations or music and dance concerts
• Organize scene shop and coordinate all aspects of construction
• Generate theatrical blueprints for stagecraft assignments
• Follow layouts and plans for set design and construction
• Hang and focus lights according to a lighting plot
• Rig standard theatrical elements used in stage productions/operations
• Mix and apply scenic paints
• Use tools and equipment common to assigned area
• Program lighting consoles
• Work with contemporary lighting instruments
• Generate an audio design in a digital format
• Operate contemporary projection equipment
• Train and provide work direction to others in activities related to theater, TV, film and broadcast productions/operations or music and dance concerts
• Secure and store supplies
• Keep detailed and precise records
• Give clear and concise instructions
• Work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse pool of instructors, staff, students, and the public
• Deal effectively with proper authorities concerning fire and safety regulations
• Effectively utilize computer hardware and software in the performance of duties
• Learn general and specialized software applications

Entrance Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A. An associate degree or its equivalent from a recognized college or university with a major in theater arts, cinema or television, music, or a related field AND two years of recent, full-time, paid stagecraft or film/TV set experience in two or more of the following areas: prop design, prop construction, set design, set construction, painting, rigging, lighting, sound, and operation anduse of stage equipment.

OR

B. Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND four years of recent, full-time, paid stagecraft or film/TV set experience in two or more of the following areas: prop design, prop construction, set design, set construction, painting, rigging, lighting, sound, and operation and use of stage equipment.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance and vision care plans are provided for employees and their dependents.
• A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee.
• New employees receive 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave.
• 19 paid holidays per year.
• Vacation days accrue annually beginning at 10 days and increasing incrementally to 24 days depending on years of service with the District. Vacation days for management and confidential positions begin at 15, 20, or 24 days.
• Other paid time off includes: bereavement leave, personal necessity leave, court subpoena, and jury duty.
• Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System. Employees are also covered by Social Security.
• Employee Assistance Program

Selection Process

The examination process may consist of one or more parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and/or oral interview.

Reasonable Accommodations

Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case‑by‑case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time.