Theater Technician I - Live Production Support

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 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