Theatre Technician

City-of-Trac; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

The City of Tracy invites applications for a Theatre Technician to support live performances, events, and community programs at the Grand Theatre. The role covers lighting, sound, stagecraft, and backstage operations in a fast-paced, creative venue.

The ideal candidate has solid experience with theatrical tech, a team player attitude, and a willingness to learn new technologies while ensuring safety and high-quality technical work for diverse productions.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and three (3) years of experience in the technical aspects of performing arts productions or related activities.
• Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California drivers’ license.
• A fully completed application is required; résumé may not replace required information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup, run, and/or strike of shows and events.
• Execute scene changes during performances, place props, raise/lower drops, curtains or scenery.
• Perform production load-in and load-out.
• Install rigging, lighting, sound equipment and scenery for events.
• Operate stage equipment, lighting and sound systems and related gear.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping around stage areas.
• Prepare light plots and plans for specific productions.

Skills

Lighting systems

Sound systems

Rigging operation

Stagehand duties

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

• Complete applications submitted between 7/31/26 - 8/14/26 will be invited to interview the week of 8/24/26
• Complete applications submitted between 8/15/26 - 8/28/26 will be invited to interview the week of 9/7/26
• Complete applications submitted between 8/29/26 - 9/11/26 will be invited to interview the week of 9/21/26
• Application Deadline:SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
  

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Grand Theatre is seeking a skilled, resourceful, and collaborative Theatre Technician to support the technical operations of our performances, events, and community programs. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in lighting, sound, stagecraft, and backstage operations, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, creative environment.

This individual is a team-oriented problem solver who can adapt quickly to changing production needs, communicate effectively with artists and staff, and maintain a high level of professionalism during rehearsals and live performances. They are eager to learn new technologies, contribute to innovative stage solutions, and help ensure that every event at the Grand Theatre is executed with precision, safety, and artistic excellence.

A passion for live performance, a commitment to high-quality technical work, and the ability to support a diverse range of productions—from community theatre to concerts and special events—will make this candidate a valuable member of our technical team.

This is a part-time opportunity. Hours may vary from week to week based on business need.

DESCRIPTION

Under general direction of the Cultural Arts Technical Supervisor, performs skilled and technical duties related to the set-up and break down of live productions and performances; performs technical duties related to sound and lighting system operation; performs other job-related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a limited-services, on-call specialized technical job classification within the Cultural Arts Division of the City Manager’s office. Incumbents perform duties related to set-up, run, and/or strike of shows and events including assisting with or evaluating set and stage construction and operating stage equipment, lighting and sound systems.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with operational activities including set-up, run, and/or strike of shows and events.
• Execute scene changes during performances, set hand props, place set pieces, and raise and lower drops, curtains, or scenery.
• Perform production load-in and load-out.
• Install rigging, lighting, sound equipment and scenery for theatrical, musical and other events.
• Operate stage equipment, lighting and sound systems, digital projection equipment and other equipment as required.
• Operate and assist with the maintenance of theater equipment, including follow spots, microphones, light control board, automated rigging, hand and power tools.
• Prepare or modify working plans, drawings and light plots for specific situations.
• Check the stage and production areas for safety hazards and maintain health and safety standards in these areas.
• Rig curtains and operate and maintain automated staging system.
• Perform minor repairs and general maintenance on stage-related equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Technical theater production systems, including audio, video, carpentry/rigging and lighting.
• Types and uses of lighting, sound, automated rigging and other stage equipment.
• Computerized theater equipment, theater movement systems.
• Electrical theory, sound and lighting effects.
• Set-up and running of digital video presentations.
• Occupational hazards and related safety precautions associated with assigned duties.

ABILITY TO

• Operate theater equipment including lighting, sound, and automated rigging systems.
• Operate hand and power tools.
• Perform basic housekeeping.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and three (3) years of experience in the technical aspects of performing arts productions or related activities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This job requires working a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California drivers’ license.

GENERAL INFORMATION

All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. A fully completed application is required; a résumé does not replace the information required on the employment application, including work history. Applications listing “see résumé,” lacking clear employment information, or providing insufficient detail to evaluate minimum qualifications will not be considered. Missing information cannot be assumed.

For some recruitments, a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may include an oral panel interview, written exercise, practical skills demonstration, or a combination of these components.

An employment list will be established for candidates who pass the examination process. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain active for at least one year, with the possibility of extension in six-month increments. When vacancies occur, eligible candidates may be contacted by the hiring department for additional interviews. The City has the ability to declare a list invalid if no qualified candidates are selected from the employment list, if this occurs candidates will be notified.

All notices and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure their email address is accurate and capable of receiving messages. Emails will come fromNEOGOV.COM, which may be filtered into spam/junk folders depending on your email provider.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Prior to hire, candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may include a reference check, DOJ/FBI fingerprinting, credit check, physical examination, and drug test.

RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations may be made for disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations must submit the Request for Reasonable Accommodations Form to the Human Resources Analyst by phone or email prior to the test date.

DISCLAIMER

The City of Tracy is an equal opportunity employer. Equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of personnel policy and practice, including recruitment, hiring, development, advancement, and treatment of employees, to the extent permitted by law.

The City of Tracy reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this flyer at any time to better meet organizational needs.