Sr. Technical Assistant - ME / LD - LPAC

City of Lancaster (CA); Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Lancaster is seeking a part-time Lighting Technician to design and program stage lighting for in-house, touring, and rental artists. Responsibilities include lighting support for outdoor events, equipment maintenance, and overseeing basic rigging under supervision.

Applicants should have knowledge of ETC EOS/APEX, HOG4, and Expression consoles, and be capable of working nights and weekends. Strong organization and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in theatre arts or related field.
• Ability to design and program lighting for live performances.
• Familiarity with lighting consoles and DMX networks.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and program lighting for in-house, touring, and rental artists.
• Provide lighting support and setups for outdoor events as needed.
• Order supplies and maintain lighting equipment.
• Operate lighting consoles and manage DMX cabling and power feeds.
• Load/unload equipment and assist with rigging and focus.
• Train/assist Stage Assistants as needed.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Two+ years in Theatre Arts/Film/related field

Currently enrolled in Theatre Arts program

Tools

ETC EOS/APEX

HOG4

Expression console

DMX cabling

Lighting rigging

Job description

The position operates under supervision of LPAC Supervisor, and is responsible for one or more of the following: designing/programming lighting for in-house, touring, and rental artists as required, lighting support and setups for outdoor events as needed, ordering supplies, and lighting equipment maintenance.

Hours: Part Time up to 940 hours per fiscal year, 20 hours per week, not guaranteed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May oversee Stage Assistants and Technical Assistants

Example of Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• ETC EOS/APEX 5, HOG4, and Expression console programming
• Expression console programming
• Operating ETC
• ETC gateway network and CEM3 control modules, and various dimmer packs dimming rack technical knowledge
• Light plot hangs and focus skills
• Setting stage plots, dmx cabling, and edison/powercon power feeds
• Counterweight rigging and flyrail operation skills
• Ability to operate apps
• Personnel lift safe operation skills
• Experience designing for dance, music and theatre performances
• Safe scenic construction practices when using hand and power tools
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Loading/unloading equipment, cases, gondolas, hampers from trucks
• General knowledge of theatrical stage lighting design and lighting console programming
• Assist training of Stage Assistants

The duties listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor. This position is considered non-exempt.

Required Skills:

• Ability to set and complete goals with minimal supervision
• Ability to organize
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Deal tactfully and effectively with staff, participants and the public

Education and Experience:

• Any equivalent combination of two or more years’ education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance.
• Currently enrolled in a college, university, or trade school majoring in Theatre Arts, Film, Television, or a related field, is desirable.

Core Competencies:

• Problem Solving – Analytically and logically evaluating information
• Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work
• Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Safety Focus – Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Customer Focus – Attending to the Needs and expectations of customers
• Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
• Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness

Guiding Principles

1. Put people first.
2. Be visionary.
3. Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
4. Be Fiscally Responsible.
5. Be Creative.
6. Always Improving.
7. Be Adaptable and Resilient.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (frequent)
• Position self to bend or twist (frequent)
• To move, transport, position items up to 75 lbs. (frequent)
• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (moderate)
• Operate Equipment (moderate)
• Stationary or squatting position (frequent)

Environmental Factors:

• Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent)
• Interruptions (frequent)

Essential Cognitive Functions:

• Analyze (continuous)
• Computations (frequent)
• Generate Written Work Product (moderate)
• Independent Problem Solving (continuous)
• Interruptions (frequent)
• Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous)
• Organize (frequent)

Disaster Service Worker:

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100-3109, all public employees are declared disaster service workers subject to disaster service activities as may be assigned to them in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disaster.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.dfeh.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.