On-Call Stage Technician

About the role

The Event Productions unit, situated within the Office of Strategic Communications, connects Caltech to the broader community and donors through the presentation of high-quality public events and programs. These programs may include the presentation of researchers and lecturers from Caltech as well as professional artists and performers from a broad range of disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lighting support for scheduled events in the Caltech auditoriums.

• Work in collaboration with production staff to execute light hangs, focus, strike, and restoration of all production lighting equipment.

• Operate light boards for select events.

• Operate follow spot for select events.

• Audio support for scheduled events in the Caltech auditoriums.

• Work in collaboration with production staff to execute audio load-ins, sound checks, performances, strike, and restoration of all production audio equipment.

• Operate sound consoles for select events.

• Audio/Visual support for scheduled events in the Caltech auditoriums.

• Work in collaboration with production staff to execute set up and operation of audio/visual equipment including projectors, computers, video playback and recording equipment, etc.

• Perform the physical duties necessary for the set-up and strike of all scheduled events.

• Perform work in accordance with Institute and regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA) safety standards and practices.

Requirements

• 2 years of relevant experience.

• Ability to apply advanced technical skills in event support and services.

• Ability to evaluate and apply standard techniques, tools, materials, procedures and/or equipment to accomplish tasks.

• Expertise and experience in adequately troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, modifications, upgrades, repairs, etc.

• Ability to use hand tools and electronic instruments.

• Proficiency in the operation of theatrical technical equipment including lighting instruments, dimmers, follow spots, lighting control surfaces, audio consoles, microphones, wireless microphone systems, and projection systems.

• Effective problem solving and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and in a self-directed manner, and collaboratively as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with programming ETC lighting consoles (ETC Ion).

• Proficiency in the operation of digital mixing consoles (Yamaha CL5, Allen and Heath GLD, Yamaha PM5D).

• Proficiency in the operation of video switchers and PowerPoint/Keynote presentation software.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and in a self-directed manner, and collaboratively as part of a team.

Benefits

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more.

Pay

$27.00 - $30.50 Per Hour

Schedule

The work schedule is assigned based on the event schedule. Some evening and weekend work required.