Variable Theater Technician

City of Lakewood; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension

Vacation leave

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance

Job summary

The City of Lakewood is seeking a Variable Theater Technician to support productions at the Lakewood Cultural Center and Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park Amphitheater. This role involves operating lighting and sound boards, assisting with set-up, and maintaining theater equipment with a focus on safety and reliability.

It is a part-time, non-benefitted, seasonal/temporary position. Preferred candidates have a high school diploma with theater production experience; CPR/AED training is required or

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma; college theater production preferred.
• Experience: Live theater production including lighting, sound and set-up.
• Certification: CPR/AED; training can be provided upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares production elements; operates sound and light boards and video; provides lighting design and/or sound engineering expertise as needed.
• Assists theater directors with rental events; supports maintenance and safe use of theater equipment.
• Supports load-in/load-out and event paperwork; maintains equipment knowledge and safety.

Job description

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

HIRING RANGE: $20.60 - $22.60/hour

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Theater Technical Director or Theater Assistant Technical Director, the Variable Theater Technician supports theater productions and operations located at the Lakewood Cultural Center and Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park Amphitheater through the maintenance and safe use of lighting equipment, sound systems, stages, dance floor, stage rigging equipment and other materials related to the theater. Additional duties assigned may include set-up of space and/or equipment in HCA facilities and support of satellite programs at other non-cultural, City of Lakewood facilities. The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their work schedule is based on business need. This position is a part-time, non-benefitted position.

Major Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Prepares production elements for performances; operates sound and light boards and video/streaming equipment as assigned; provides lighting design and/or sound engineering expertise as needed for a variety of performances and events at the LCC and HLBP amphitheater.
• Assists the Theater Technical Director and Assistant Technical Director with rental clients to complete successful production of rental events taking place at the LCC or HLBP amphitheater.
• Supports maintenance and the safe use of theater equipment at the LCC theater and HLBP amphitheater which includes lighting equipment, sound systems, stages, dance floor, rigging and other related theater equipment/materials.
• Supports routine theater maintenance schedule as needed when theater is not in production.
• Completes and submits all paperwork associated with events in a timely manner.
• Maintains skills and up-to-date knowledge of theater equipment and operations.
• Supports load-in, set-up and load-out of events and securely opens/closes facilities as needed.
• Supports programming and projects at all other HCA facilities as requested.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Receives direct supervision from the Theater Technical Director or Theater Assistant Technical Director. Supervision Exercised: None.

Essential Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma. College degree with theater production emphasis is preferred.
• Experience: Demonstrated relevant experience in live theater production, including lighting, sound, concert set-up and stage management. Background in live theater and/or concert production and experience in a multi-use venue preferred. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with artists and producers, and as part of a team.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: CPR/AED; training can be provided upon employment.

KSA's and Physical/Mental Requirements

• Knowledge of technical theater production including lighting, sound, stage carpentry, rigging and stage management.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound and safe decisions regarding work with electrical circuits and load limits.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment.
• Creativity in solving theater-related technical challenges.
• Ability to assist in the monitoring of the work of artists and producers.
• Lifting and Carrying: Must be able to regularly lift and/or move equipment such as light and sound equipment up to 100 pounds using appropriate tools and assists.
• Pushing and Pulling: Must be able to push/pull items such as scenery and set pieces, dance flooring, lighting and musical instruments, chair and stand racks, and other equipment based on above weight specifications.
• Body Positions: Work is primarily performed inside the theater and occasionally outdoors. Work includes frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching and crouching. Office work may be done in a seated position, with some moving about and standing required. Work requires use of hands and fingers to hold, handle, feel and to operate small controls.
• Hearing: Must be able to hear to operate and mix at the sound board, and to hear and respond to telephone, intercom headset, backstage monitors and emergency siren.
• Vision: Uses vision to read handwriting, digital documents and to enter data into a computer. Must be regularly able to use and see monitor screens of various sizes and types. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Mathematics: Must have accurate addition, subtraction, multiplication and division skills. Must be able to calculate proportions and percentages and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Remembering: Must remember City of Lakewood policies and procedures; federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to the venue; event/production specifications; and operating procedures for a variety of equipment and tools.
• Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical and production procedures and requests. Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from tenants, artistic personnel, artist management and co-workers.
• Reasoning: Must have ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Must have ability to apply good judgement in making decisions.

Technological Skills

Strong knowledge of PC and Mac computers and software applications including Microsoft Office Suite, and computerized lighting and sound systems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the Technician is frequently exposed to electrical equipment and power sources. Occasionally, the Technician is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is often moderate and sometimes loud. In outdoor settings the Technician may be exposed to uneven surfaces and to cold, wind, heat and inclement weather. Regular evening and weekend work with extended hours is required; work on holidays may be required.

Equipment Used

• Personal Computers (Mac and PC) and Tablet Devices Production/Presentation Software (QLab, PowerPoint, etc.) and playback systems Theater Sound/Communication Systems (ClearComm) Allen and Heath Digital Audio Consoles (Avantis and SQ series consoles) Theatrical lighting systems including incandescent and LED fixtures ETC EOS family lighting console and control network hardware and software Blackmagic Video Switchers and Panasonic Recording Cameras Small Hand/Power Tools

Pay Range

Pay Range $15.16-$57.58

Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.

City Culture & Opportunities

Lakewood is full of possibilities for businesses, residents and visitors with innovative approaches, community collaboration, a strong financial foundation and healthy local economy. The city serves as a gateway to outdoor adventures while also providing a 10-minute commute to the heart of the metropolitan area. Much of Lakewood’s charm derives from neighborhoods as varied as horse properties, live/work units for artists, urban-style lofts and traditional homes. Lakewood has dedicated one-quarter of the land in the city to parks and open space, providing for a healthy, active lifestyle. The city also provides a comprehensive array of services, and we are home to global and national companies while also having a robust array of small businesses. We’re an All-America City connected to the metro area with the latest technology and multiple transportation options.

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page: Access Lakewood

Benefits

• Medical: Cigna HDHP with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Kaiser Permanente DHMO with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Delta Dental PPO plus Premier Plan Vision Vision Service Plan (VSP) Life Insurance Employees are covered for 1.5 times their annual base salary in life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, up to a maximum of $500,000 (the minimum benefit is $50,000). The city pays the cost of this coverage.
• Pension: Our pension fund is a social security replacement, money purchase plan. Mandatory employee contribution is 11% of gross base salary; city contribution is 13% of gross base salary.
• Sick Leave: Full-time employees earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees earn 6 hours per month.
• Vacation: Full-time employees with less than five years of service earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees with less than five years of service earn 6 hours per month.
• City Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Deferred Compensation, Voluntary Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability (LTD), Injury Leave, Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), Military Leave, Jury Duty, Tuition Assistance, Credit Union.
• Recreation Facilities: Employees are eligible for free general admission into the city’s recreation centers, swimming pools and Bear Creek Lake Park.
• Wellness Programs, Value-Added Benefits