Theater Technician

William S. Hart Union High School District; California (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

William S. Hart Union High School District seeks a Theater Technician to provide technical support and oversee theater operations at a school performing arts center. Responsibilities include setting up light and audio systems, maintaining equipment, supervising students and staff, and ensuring safety during events.

Hourly pay starts at $18.50 with opportunities to manage performances, events, and related functions while coordinating with campus groups and community users.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Three years of experience providing technical support and oversight of theater operations, stage production, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare light, audio, and production systems for events and operate them during performances.
• Coordinate use of technical equipment with groups and supervise users to ensure safe operation.
• Oversee theater technical services for events and provide safety and facility information.
• Maintain stage and media equipment to ensure availability and safe operation.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot system problems as needed.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist in ordering and receiving supplies.
• Assist in inventory of theater items and secure tools, equipment, props, and sets.
• Secure facilities to minimize risk and ensure safety at the work site.
• Communicate with school or District personnel and outside agencies to resolve issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Theater tech

Lights & AV

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY

Salary: $18.50 hourly. Provides technical support and oversight of the theater operations including equipment and facility maintenance, audio/visual set‑up and operations, inventory, training and functional supervision of students, technical staff and facility users of school site performing arts centers. The Theater Technician provides and oversees the technical needs and components for performances, events and related functions in a school performing arts center environment. Entrance to a Theater Technician position is based on need and compliance with job qualifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares light, audio, and other production systems for events for the purpose of operating such systems during events with responsibility to independently make artistic judgments, interpreting requirements and anticipating and resolving problems in order to accomplish successful presentations.
• Coordinates the use of technical equipment with groups using the venues; supervising, training and assisting District personnel, students and community users for the purpose of ensuring safe operation and protection of theater/performance equipment.
• Oversees and provides theater technical services for school, District and community performing arts and special events for the purpose of providing information regarding safety, facility maintenance and use, and theater activities.
• Maintains stage and media equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability and functioning of required tools and equipment within a safe work area.
• Performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment as necessary for the purpose of assisting in arranging for major repairs if needed and troubleshooting system problems.
• Monitors inventory levels of supplies and equipment as necessary for the purpose of assisting in ordering, receiving and maintaining inventory of supplies and materials.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of theater items for the purpose of providing security of tools, equipment, supplies, props and sets in the theater.
• Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, loss and liability and ensuring safety at work site.
• Communicates with school or District personnel and outside agencies for the purpose of exchanging information and resolving issues or concerns.
• Performs other related duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Operate equipment used in theater production, adhere to safety practices, and plan/manage theatrical projects.
• Technical knowledge of light, audio/video and other production systems.
• Compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions.
• Solve practical problems.
• Principles of sound transmission and amplification.
• Stage lighting, stage machinery, use and basic repair of stage equipment.
• Concepts of stage production and support.

ABILITIES

• Consider a variety of factors when using equipment.
• Flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances.
• Utilize equipment under a variety of conditions for multiple purposes.
• Work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups.
• Work with a variety of data and utilize a variety of job-related equipment.
• Identify issues and create action plans.
• Independently interpret guidelines to solve moderate to significant equipment and data problems.
• Adhere to theater and technical safety practices.
• Meet deadlines and schedules, work under time constraints and frequently work non‑standard hours.
• Work under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods.
• Lead, guide and/or coordinate others.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Lift, carry, push and/or pull.
• Climb and balance.
• Sit, stoop, kneel, walk, crouch and/or crawl.
• Significant fine finger dexterity.
• Stand for extended periods of time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or equivalent, and three years of experience providing technical support and oversight of theater operations, stage production, or related field.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

May require a valid driver’s license.