Theater Technician I

City of Rancho Cucamonga; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is seeking a part-time Theater Technician I to support sound, lighting, carpentry, and rigging for events at the Lewis Family Playhouse and Victoria Gardens Cultural Center. The role requires flexible hours including evenings and weekends, with duties spanning setup, operation, and maintenance of technical gear.

Successful candidates will assist with productions, manage inventories, and ensure safety standards are followed while delivering high-quality guest

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of theatrical production systems and their care, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Willingness to work night and weekend hours as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and patrons under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support all theatrical departments (sound, lighting, carpentry, wardrobe) and load/unload gear, build truss structures, and operate video/AV as required.
• Assist with technical setup for events across Lewis Family Playhouse and Victoria Gardens Cultural Center.
• Maintain inventory of theater equipment and supplies.
• Assist senior Technicians with load-in/load-out, set construction, painting, and lighting/sound tasks.
• Follow safety policies and set up/strike procedures for a variety of shows.

Skills

Rigging

Electrical

Lighting

Sound

A/V

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Community Services Department is seeking part-time Theater Technicians. As a Theater Technician I, you may be responsible for various technical specialties that provide production support to events in the Theater. Under general supervision, the Theater Technician I may be responsible for performing a variety of construction, electrical, technical, and theatrical production duties in support of productions in the Lewis Family Playhouse and Victoria Gardens Cultural Center.

About the Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center:

The Lewis Family Playhouse is an intimate, state-of-the‑art performing arts center with 560 seats owned and operated by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. As a major anchor to the Victoria Gardens Lifestyle Shopping Center, the Lewis Family Playhouse educates, entertains, and ignites the imagination through high‑quality theatrical experiences for children, families, and audiences of all ages throughout Southern California. In addition to the Lewis Family Playhouse, the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center includes a 60‑seat Black Box Theatre, large‑scale event spaces, and an outdoor courtyard stage.

This position might be perfect for you if you:

• Are interested in the technical performing arts and have a passion for bringing entertainment to life!
• Have technical experience in theatrical sound, lighting, carpentry, and rigging (preference for those with skills in carpentry and rigging, but experience in lighting and A/V will also be considered)
• Have night and weekend availability (priority will be given to those who have weekday daytime availability to support day work, scenic builds, load‑in, and weekday events)
• Can maintain a professional demeanor, are friendly and have a positive attitude, charismatic and charming is a plus
• Are proactive, have the ability to multitask / time‑manage, and can work under pressure
• Have excellent problem‑solving skills
• Work well with clients and patrons in stressful situations
• Are flexible — can work well in an environment where needs and priorities are subject to much revision
• Are honest, dependable, reliable, and professional
• Have excellent people and communication skills
• Can work independently while maintaining a teamwork mentality to ensure each event is operated smoothly to guests’ and management's satisfaction.

What you’ll be responsible for at Lewis Family Playhouse:

• Supporting all theatrical departments, including sound, lighting, carpentry, and wardrobe. This position will perform work for all related theatrical departments including sound, lighting, carpentry, rigging, loading and unloading trucks and vehicles with show and event gear, building truss structures (both indoor and out), cleaning and maintaining all equipment safely and in accordance with policy, repairing and maintaining wardrobe and costumes set‑up, and operating video and virtual events and meetings. This position will assist with technical support for the productions at the Lewis Family Playhouse, including related duties as required
• Assisting with technical set‑ups required at all the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center spaces, such as the Lewis Family Playhouse, Imagination Courtyard, Black Box Theater, as well as other locations as needed within the City of Rancho Cucamonga facilities or events Adhering to safety standards
• Assisting with maintaining inventory of theater, equipment, and supplies
• Assisting more senior Technicians in overseeing production load‑in and load‑out. Working in the construction, load‑in, operation, and striking of all productions, scenic and properties construction and painting, and aspects of stage lighting, sound, and video production
• Following all policies and procedures concerning technical specifications, safety manuals, and equipment maintenance; Set up and strike for a variety of shows and/or events
• Implementing best practices and standards in guest services
• Understanding the technical requirements for each event

Education and/or Experience:

Successful candidates must be at least 18 years of age with equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and have working knowledge of theatrical production systems, and their care, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work as a stagehand of rigging, electrics, light, audio, and sound systems is essential. Incumbent must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to meet deadlines and work a flexible schedule (including evenings, weekends, and holidays) and have a strong sense of responsibility and organizational skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequent standing and sitting. Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds such as files, stacks of paper, sets, drops and other materials. Moving from place to place using stairs and ladders; some reaching for items above and below desk level. Strength, dexterity, coordination and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal occasionally; use of hand tools power tools and carrying and listing of construction materials and hardware weighing up to fifty (50) pounds regularly.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Generally clean work environment on stage with exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, odors and noise from production and set building and breakdown. May work outside during inclement weather

APPLICATION PROCESS

This recruitment will close October 20, 2026, at 5PM. The recruitment timeline is subject to change at the discretion of Human Resources.

Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. Resumes may be attached to completed application form as supplemental information but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will remain candidates until a final offer is accepted by the candidate who most closely meets the requirements of the City. The City may conclude that none of the candidates, even those who meet the minimum qualifications, are appropriate for the position.

• Complete a verification form designated by Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America; and
• Pass a pre‑employment medical exam which includes a Tuberculosis (TB) Exam and drug/alcohol screening;
• Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until a mutual interest has been established.

The City of Rancho Cucamonga Participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In accordance, the City will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information regarding E‑Verify, the Federal Government's online employment eligibility verification system, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Disclaimers

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition, the City of Rancho Cucamonga abides by a nepotism policy which may preclude you from being hired if the City employs a relative. The City of Rancho Cucamonga makes reasonable accommodations for disabled persons, considering each situation on an individual basis. Please make direct requests for accommodation to Human Resources. For information on Employee Rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act, please click here. There is a no smoking policy in effect in all City Offices and vehicles. Finally, please note that the provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to Human Resources at [e-mail]. Applicants may wish to visit the City's official website at www.cityofrc.us for more information.