Scenic Theatre Technician

Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

EAP

Sick Leave

FREE JCC membership

Friendly Work Environment

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center in San Diego seeks a Scenic Theatre Technician to support the technical execution of live performances, focusing on scenic construction, fabrication, and painting. You will build, install, maintain, and repair scenic elements to ensure safe and efficient theatre operations.

This role may involve lighting, sound, props, rigging, carpentry, and stage operations. You will read drawings, work with designers and crews, manage tools and inventory, and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in carpentry and safe power tool operation.
• Strong scenic painting skills with color theory and finishes.
• Ability to read construction drawings and paint elevations.
• Familiarity with welding, pneumatics, casters, or specialty fabrication.
• Knowledge of theatrical materials and behavior under lighting.
• Experience with Genie and Scissor Lifts.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance and repair of theater facilities/equipment.
• Install rigging, lighting, video, sound, and scenery in The Garfield Theatre and other locations.
• Scenic construction (flats, platforms, wagons, structural elements) using wood, metal, foam, composites.
• Scenic painting (base coats, textures, faux finishes, aging/distressing, color matching).
• Assist with flown scenery and mechanical elements.
• Support load-in/strike.
• Repair damaged scenery and maintain paint treatments.
• Collaborate with designers, stage management, and technicians.
• Maintain tools, inventory, and shop organization.
• Cross-department support.
• Maintain documentation (build notes, paint formulas, repair logs).
• Communicate effectively.
• Attend required meetings and trainings.

Skills

Carpentry

Scenic painting

Read blueprints

Welding

Pneumatics

Theatrical materials

Genie Lifts

Scissor Lifts

Tools

Genie Lifts

Scissor Lifts

Job description

PAY RATE/STATUS

$23.00 - $30.00 per hour DOE / Part-Time, Non-Exempt.

Job Summary

The Scenic Theatre Technician supports the technical execution of live performances, events, and productions, with a primary focus on scenic construction, fabrication, and theatrical painting. Responsible for building, installing, maintaining, and repairing scenic elements and contributing to safe and efficient theater operations. May also utilize additional technical theater skills including lighting, sound, props, costumes, rigging, automation, carpentry, and stage operations.

Responsibilities

• general maintenance and repair of theater facilities/equipment
• install rigging, lighting, video, sound, and scenery in The Garfield Theatre and other locations
• scenic construction (flats, platforms, wagons, structural elements) using wood, metal, foam, composites
• scenic painting (base coats, textures, faux finishes, aging/distressing, color matching)
• assist with flown scenery and mechanical elements
• support load-in/strike
• repair damaged scenery and maintain paint treatments
• collaborate with designers, stage management, and technicians
• maintain tools, inventory, and shop organization
• cross-department support
• maintain documentation (build notes, paint formulas, repair logs)
• communicate effectively
• attend required meetings and trainings

Qualifications

• proficiency in carpentry/joinery and safe power tool operation
• strong scenic painting skills (color theory, washes, glazes, scumbling, dry brushing, faux finishes)
• ability to read/interpret construction drawings and paint elevations
• familiarity with welding, pneumatics, casters, or specialty fabrication (preferred)
• knowledge of theatrical materials and behavior under lighting
• experience and proficiency on Genie and Scissor Lifts
• positive attitude, calm under stress, adaptable
• excellent organizational/time management skills
• ability to work independently and in a team
• ability to pass State, Federal, and Live Scan background check

Physical Requirements

• lift 50+ lbs, work at heights, repetitive physical tasks
• extended sitting/standing
• occasional climbing/balancing/stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• regular communication
• visual requirements include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, focus adjustment

Benefits

• 403(b)
• EAP
• Sick Leave
• FREE JCC membership
• Friendly Work Environment
• Flexible Schedule