Technical Assistant - LPAC

City of Lancaster (CA); Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Lancaster (CA) seeks a Technical Assistant to support LPAC productions and events under supervision. This part-time role allows up to 940 hours annually, averaging about 20 hours per week, with duties across lighting, sound, video, scenery, and wardrobe in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Responsibilities include assisting with multiple production areas, loading gear, and working nights/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Equivalent education/experience acceptable.
• Currently enrolled in Theatre Arts, Film, Television, or related field desirable.
• Ability to work nights and weekends may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with indoor and outdoor production areas for events with minimal supervision.
• Light hangs and restores, follow spot operation, stage audio setups.
• Stage setup/teardown using hand and power tools; wardrobe handling.
• Video world and camera setups; counterweight fly system loading.
• Load/unload equipment and cases from trucks; work during various events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Instruction comprehension

Interpersonal skills

Education

Equivalent education/experience

Enrolled in Theatre Arts/Film/TV or related field

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

The Technical Assistant operates under supervision of LPAC Supervisor and Senior Technical Assistants, to perform behind-the-scenes labor for performances and events.

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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May oversee Stage Assistant

Example of Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties may include assisting with several, but not limited to, of the following production areas for both indoor and outdoor events, with little supervision from Senior Technical Assistants:

• Lighting hangs and restores
• Follow Spot operating
• Stage audio setups
• Scenic assembly/take downs using hand and power tools
• Wardrobe handling
• Video world and camera setups
• Counterweight fly system loading
• Working dance, theatre and music performances
• Loading/unloading equipment, cases, gondolas, hampers from trucks
• Working outdoor events in various technical production areas
• Ability to work nights and weekends

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 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 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/.