Theater Technician

Hillsborough College; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough Community College seeks an audiovisual services technician to support the Visual and Performing Arts department. You will assist in planning meetings, load-in, rehearsals, performances, and strikes while ensuring equipment readiness and safety.

The role requires an Associate's degree and at least one year of related experience, with preference for those with lighting/sound experience and the ability to work afternoons, evenings and weekends. DD214 upload requested.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required and at least one year of related work experience.
• Strong emphasis on equipment operation, maintenance and technical assistance.
• Ability to work afternoons, evenings and weekends with scheduling flexibility.
• Experience with lighting and/or sound is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide audio-visual services, lighting, sound design, set construction for productions.
• Operate technical equipment for productions and events with supervision.
• Inspect equipment, perform maintenance, and manage inventory.
• Train and supervise event stage crew, faculty, staff and students.
• Support budgeting and track expenditures; prepare monthly usage reports.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of performing arts spaces and storage areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Flexibility in scheduling

Customer service

Safety awareness

Lifting and physical tasks

Microsoft Office Suite

ConnecTeam or staffing software

Hand and power tools

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ConnecTeam

Hand and power tools

Job description

Compensation Range

$20.35 - $31.87

Position Summary

Hiring compensation range: $20.35/HR to $22.38/HR depending on qualifications.

Job Summary

Provides audio-visual services to faculty, staff, students, and the community. Assists in performing technical and operational support activities for the Visual and Performing Arts department under the direct supervision of the Production Manager.

Job Duties

• Work includes, but is not limited to, audio/visual services, lighting, sound design, set construction, and other equipment needs for each production.
• Operates technical equipment as needed for productions and events. Includes working closely with Theatre Coordinator in planning meetings, load‑in, set‑up, technical rehearsals, performances, and strike.
• Regularly inspects equipment and performs maintenance tasks and repairs as needed.
• Maintains inventory for supplies and equipment.
• Maintains the organization, cleanliness and safety of all performing arts spaces and storage areas.
• Assists in the training and supervision of all event stage crew, faculty, staff and students.
• Fills in for on‑call needs to cover programming, equipment failures and emergencies.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the budget and the tracking of expenditures.
• Compiles and produces monthly statistical usage reports and maintains files.
• Provides excellent customer service for internal and external stakeholders.
• Performs other similar and related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree and at least one year of prior‑related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• This position supports the execution of productions, events, and facility operations, with a focus on equipment operation, maintenance, and technical assistance.
• Strong preference for candidates with the availability to work primarily afternoons, evenings and weekends. Flexibility in scheduling based on program needs is also preferred.
• Previous work experience in performing arts or related fields.
• Technical experience in lighting and/or sound.
• Experience using standard hand and power tools, hardware, ladders, and appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 pounds, work on ladders, stand for extended periods, and perform physical tasks associated with performing arts operations.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to operate a truck, van or similar vehicle for equipment transportation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams). Familiarity with ConnecTeam or similar staffing software.

Note: Please upload your DD214 as an attachment as part of your application at the time of submission.

Closing Date

November 30, 2026. Applications must be submitted by November 29, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Hillsborough Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our applicants and employees is critical to our success as a community partner.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical/mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and military/veteran status.

Preference will also be given to veterans and spouses who are eligible under the Veterans' Preference Law. At time of application, submittal of Form DD214 is the minimum requirement for veterans' preference claim.

The selected candidate identified for this position will be required to successfully complete a Level II criminal background check, which includes fingerprinting.

Hillsborough Community College participates in the US E-Verify program.