Temporary Technical Production Specialist

Palm Beach State College; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Beach State College seeks a dedicated Theatre Technician to support the Technical Production Supervisor in organizing, supervising, and stage managing theatre events. This role maintains and operates theatre gear, ensures safety, and troubleshoots lighting and sound equipment during productions.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, coordinating staff, assisting with scheduling, and ensuring safe work practices.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with related training for the position.
• Minimum of one year related experience preferred.
• Experience with theatre lighting/audio is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technical problems with multimedia systems and perform minor repairs.
• Replace defective or obsolete theatrical equipment or fixtures.
• Set up and operate sound equipment and may install background music systems.
• Operate stage lighting equipment for theatre productions and rig lighting as needed.
• Coordinate activities of staff and volunteers.
• Assist in scheduling and administrative requirements for theatre operations.
• Plan and direct work of supporting staff and volunteers.
• Maintain a safe and clean theatre environment.

Skills

Theatre lighting/audio technician

Basic electronics

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Verbal and written communication

Troubleshoot minor repairs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Theatre lighting equipment

Public address systems

Sound equipment

Job description

Join our team! What We Offer At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Job Summary: Responsible for assisting the Technical Production Supervisor with the organization, supervision and stage managing of theatre events. Maintains and operates all theatre equipment, provides for the security and safety of the people in the facility, and troubleshoots and performs minor repairs of standard theatrical lighting and sound equipment. Varies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze technical problems with multimedia systems and equipment, and perform minor repairs.
• Replace defective or obsolete theatrical equipment and/or fixtures.
• Set up and operate sound equipment such as public address systems and may install background music system as required.
• Operate stage lighting equipment for play production in auditorium; rig lighting equipment by use of ladder as required.
• Coordinate the activities of one or more staff.
• Assist in scheduling and administrative requirements. This may include student workers, part-time, full-time, temporary, and/or volunteers.
• Plan, direct, and control the work of people who do not report directly to you, but who provide support to the goals and objectives of your organization.
• Maintain and perform in a safe workplace.
• Participate in various meetings and committees.
• Provide custodial duties such as but not limited to cleaning, dusting and mopping floors of theatre stage area.
• Set-up flats, props, sound equipment and related stage items in accordance with the stage plot.
• Unload, unpack, pack and load sound, lighting and stage equipment.
• Moving sets and equipment during performances.
• May open and close curtain on queue.
• Assist with set-up and operation of lighting, sound and related stage equipment.
• Follow established safety practices.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: High School diploma or G.E.D. with additional training related to the position. Minimum of one year related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill in: Theatre lighting/audio technician.
• Basic electronics and soldering.
• Detail oriented.
• Multitasking capabilities.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to: Troubleshoot and minor repair of theatre lighting/audio.

Work Environment and Physical Demand

• Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds.
• Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
• Reach and grasp objects.
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Use of video display terminal.
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skill.
• Communicate information orally and in writing.
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication.
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy.
• Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury.
• Experience exposure to uncomfortable work environment due to extreme temperature, noise level and other conditions.

Work schedule is as needed due to the theatre schedule.

Application Deadline This position is open until filled

About the College

Palm Beach State College, Florida's first public community college, was founded in 1933 and has grown to become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. Currently serving a richly diverse student population of 49,000 annually, the College offers classes at five locations and offers bachelor's and associate degrees, professional certificates, and workforce development programs.

With over 1,200 full-time employees, Palm Beach State College offers a highly attractive benefits package including health insurance, a retirement program, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Veteran Preference/ADA Employer Per the Florida Open Records and Public Meeting Laws (286.011), also known as "the Sunshine Laws", all correspondence received from applicants for any position with the College is a matter of public record.

Palm Beach State College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution.

The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for employment or admission to the College.

The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, or pregnancy in any of its employment or educational programs or activities.

Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against in the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources and Compliance Director or Chief Human Resources Officer at [phone] or 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461.

Written complaints must be filed within 180 days from the position's closing date for which the applicant applied. Claims will be investigated, and a timely response will be provided. The College prohibits retaliation against any applicant who utilizes the complaint procedure.

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