Equipment Room Technician, Part-Time, Limited-Term

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this part-time, limited-term position. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors.

About the role

Under the direction of the Production Support Manager, the Equipment Room Technician will perform maintenance, evaluation, and in-house repairs of circulating camera, sound, and lighting equipment used for Dodge College student productions. The Technician will track repairs and coordinate out-of-house repairs using inventory tools such as WebCheckout and other tracking software, assist with documentation, and support the preparation and turnaround of a high volume of production equipment through the academic year. Weekend hours may be required during certain times of the year to facilitate equipment exchange or repair. The Technician will also assist Production Support staff with equipment inventorying, circulation, and training of student workers. Hours are flexible, but a minimum number of hours will be required on Thursdays to assist with outgoing reservations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment in camera, sound, grip, and electric departments.
• Clean and service equipment as needed.
• Inspect and evaluate equipment upon return.
• Assist students with questions during equipment prep on Thursdays.
• Support Gold Room staff with equipment exchanges and other circulation activities on checkout days.
• Provide additional support to the Production Support Manager, Director of Production and Technical Operations, and other staff by inventorying equipment, maintaining records, managing assets, and working with online inventory systems (WebCheckout, Talem3).
• Track parts, consumables, and expendables, and flag low stock for reordering.
• Assist with event and production support as needed.

Requirements

• Experience in providing administrative support in a professional office.
• Basic knowledge of production equipment functionality, including cameras, lenses, lighting, and sound equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with diverse individuals at all organizational levels.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in complex situations.
• Working knowledge of film and television production.
• Exceptional attention to detail while managing a high volume of work with quick turnaround.
• Strong writing skills for communicating with supervisors, students, staff, and vendors.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and adapt to frequent interruptions.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience (desired).
• Experience in repair and maintenance of production equipment (desired).
• Undergraduate degree in film production, entertainment technology, broadcast engineering, or a related field (desired).
• Formal specialized training and/or related background and experience (desired).
• Knowledge of specialized inventorying or equipment tracking systems (desired).
• Experience in an educational setting (desired).

Pay

$30.00 per hour (non-exempt). Anticipated pay range for this part-time position is 30–39 hours weekly.