Pilot Audio and Lighting Technician

University Of Portland

Portland, Northern (OR, KY)

Hybrid

USD 19,000 - 27,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

The University of Portland seeks PAL technicians to support the Service Pilots Audio and Lighting (PAL) team. You will help set up, operate, and break down PAL equipment for campus events, with emphasis on audio and lighting during concerts and performances.

Ideal candidates communicate well, stay professional, and adapt to fast-paced environments. Shifts are evenings and weekends; training is provided, and you will work closely with the PAL Director to ensure smooth event production and quick

Qualifications

Effective communication with technicians, faculty, staff, students and clients.
Professional, courteous and patient demeanor; willing to meet artist needs.
Ability to set up and operate audio and lighting in loud environments.
Operate audio/lighting equipment including halogen and LED lighting.
Work in fast-paced, time-critical situations; work independently or as part of a team.
Willingness to learn audio mixing and production techniques and use equipment like mixers, speakers, and amplifiers.
Shifts available on a fluid schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Set up and strike of audio and lighting gear, trussing, stands, cables, etc.
Learn PAL gear and operate systems for event duration.
Troubleshoot problems quickly and quietly during setup or events.
Check-in with PAL Director before and after events to evaluate performance.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Teamwork

Audio setup

Lighting setup

Troubleshooting

Learning attitude

Tools

Audio mixers

Speakers

Amplifiers

Lighting gear

Job description

Terms and Hours Flexible hours, mostly in the evenings and on weekends

Job Category

Job Category Student Employment

Hourly Wage

Hourly Wage Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.80)

Job Summary

The position supports the ASUP Service Pilots Audio and Lighting ( PAL ) and assists in setting up, operating, and breaking down of all PAL equipment at campus events.

Core Duties

PAL Technicians will aid in all aspects of live entertainment production for various on-campus events.
This includes, but is not limited to, set-up and strike of audio and/or lighting gear, trussing, stands, cables, etc.
In addition, Technicians will be responsible for learning and understanding the extent of the PAL gear and systems and be able to operate all systems for the duration of any event.
Technicians will also be responsible for quickly, quietly and effectively troubleshooting problems both in set-up and during an event, should they arise.
Technicians will check-in with PAL Director as scheduled prior to and post events to evaluate performance and service.
Other relevant duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should be able to communicate and interact effectively with fellow technicians, UP Faculty, Staff, students and most importantly clients and guest artists/performers.
Must be approachable, professional, courteous and patient. Must be willing to go out of one's way to meet artist/client needs and requests.
Be able to set up and operate both audio and lighting equipment in environments with loud music and/or loud or extraneous background noise.
Be able to set up and operate both audio and lighting equipment, which include halogen and LED lighting, in environments which may contain different colors and intensities of light, shadows, rapid color and light intensity changes, rapid strobe or flickering effects, and both very brightly and dimly lit scenarios.
Work in fast paced, stressful, and time-critical situations, in the above mentioned environments.
Work as a team member or individually, with minimal supervision and direction.
Problem solving skills are essential.
Learn audio mixing and production techniques in a fun, safe environment
Learn how to use technical equipment like audio mixers, speakers, and amplifiers
Available to take shifts on a more fluid work schedule: events are often non-recurring and can occur any day of the week, including evening hours, i.e. 7pm-midnight, 10pm-1am

Preferred Qualifications