Scenic Theatre Technician — Build, Paint & Stage Magic

Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 41 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

403(b)

EAP

Sick Leave

FREE JCC membership

Friendly Work Environment

Flexible Schedule

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Carpentry

Scenic painting

Read blueprints

Welding

Pneumatics

Theatrical materials

Genie Lifts

Scissor Lifts

Outils

Genie Lifts

Scissor Lifts

Description du poste

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