Performing Arts Technician Pool (Hourly)

California State University - East Bay; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 29,577 - 35,349; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k and retirement plans

Tuition fee waiver

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

A public university in California seeks a Performing Arts Technician I to assist in backstage operations for university theater events. Responsibilities include supervising technical work, aiding in production setups, and training students. Candidates should have experience in theater and be knowledgeable about stage equipment. This is a full-time position offering a salary of $21.47 - $25.66 per hour with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in theater, including costume and stage construction.
• Background from professional training or college coursework.

Responsibilities

• Supervise backstage technical work for University Theatre events.
• Assist in mounting technical aspects of productions.
• Provide support for backstage operations and help train students.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Knowledge of stage lighting

Experience with hazardous materials

Ability to work in teams

Attention to safety protocols

Education

BA in Theatre Arts or related field

Tools

Stage lighting equipment

Sound production equipment

Rigging tools

Job description

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $21.47 – $25.66 per hour (Step 1 – Step 10). Cal State East Bay offers a broad range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement (CalPERS), 401k, 457, 403(b), dependent and health care reimbursement accounts, life insurance, vacation and sick leave, 14 paid holidays, one personal holiday, and tuition fee waiver. For more information, visit the benefits website. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of our benefits package.

Classification

Performing Arts Technician I

About Cal State East Bay

Cal State East Bay’s main campus is located in the Hayward Hills with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Situated above the city of Hayward, the campus offers an ideal setting for teaching and learning and easy access to many cities along the bay. The university has a satellite campus in Concord, a professional development center in Oakland, and a significant online presence. Founded in 1957, it is one of 23 universities in the California State University system. Cal State East Bay is recognized as a regionally engaged and globally oriented university with a strong commitment to academic innovation, student success, engaged and service learning, diversity, and sustainability.

About the Position

This position performs and assists in backstage technical operations for University Theatre events, including lighting, sound, rigging, carpentry, and general stage production support. Aids in mounting departmental productions and servicing external events by constructing and setting up technical systems such as scenery, props, and effects. Supports backstage and shop operations, helps train and guide student assistants in the safe and proper use of equipment and materials, and ensures facilities and equipment are maintained. Performs related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist in backstage technical work for University Theatre events, including stage lighting, sound, rigging and light carpentry.
• Assist with mounting technical aspects of department productions or assisting with servicing events of outside users, including construction of show items and/or setting up stage technical systems – may involve scenery, costumes, lights, sound, props, painting, effects, rigging, makeup, setup, strike, stage managing, and other similar production operations.
• Provide support for backstage shop and stage operations by meeting regularly and coordinating with shop and stage supervisors to plan, schedule work, and assist in shop operations and ongoing production and maintenance activities.
• Assist in providing lead work direction to students and student assistants in shops or on stage, including proper use of equipment, tools, and materials and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Maintain stock, equipment, and facilities and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• One to two years of experience working for a theater, repertory or stock company engaged in costume construction, stage and set construction, lighting production, and/or sound/audio production.
• Background typically achieved through professional training, applicable college coursework, and practical experience.

Required Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license.
• Experience with safely using hazardous materials found in backstage shops.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledge and skills to properly and safely use stage lighting, live/pre‑recorded sound, stage rigging, machinery, tools, equipment, and materials of one or more backstage shops, stage, and technical theatre support areas.
• Skill and ability to safely and securely open and close backstage shops and workspaces, checking broken equipment for repair or maintenance.
• Ability to take instruction for work and develop a plan for completing assignments.
• Ability to complete work on time with a group of students and without considerable additional supervision.
• Ability to serve courteously and helpfully, especially with students, audiences, and event renters.

Preferred Skills And Knowledge

• BA in Theatre Arts or related field preferred, and/or four years of work in stage technology fields.

Condition(s) of Employment

Completion of a background check (including LiveScan, as appropriate), which may include criminal records check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certificates, credit history, professional references and/or verification of work history. This is required for employment. The offer may be rescinded if disqualifying information is revealed or if the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Unsatisfactory results may also affect the continued employment of current employees who were conditionally offered the position. Background checks are conducted through the university’s third‑party vendor, Accurate. LiveScan is conducted through the University Police Department.

EEO Statement

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal State East Bay provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. The CSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Other Information

All California State University campuses, including Cal State East Bay, are smoke and tobacco‑free. For more information, visit our website.

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the Cal State East Bay Annual Campus Security Report is available.

Sponsorship

Cal State East Bay is not a sponsoring agency for Staff or Management positions and we are not an E‑Verify employer.

Mandated Reporter

The incumbent in this position may be considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and will be required to comply with requirements set forth in the CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.