Stage Technician

About the role

Under the direction of the Technical Director, responsible for the overall operation of audio, stage lighting, rigging, carpentry, show running, facility maintenance and rental supervision, for performances, special events, and concerts at the Moonlight Amphitheatre and Avo Playhouse.

Responsibilities

• Assists incoming groups with the execution of theatrical lighting - including hanging, plugging, focusing and programming of intelligent and conventional lighting instruments.
• Assists with the assembly, operation, and tear down of audio and video equipment.
• Work in teams for the load in, assembly, and striking of sets, scenery décor, costume racks, shipping cases, and other various materials.
• Assists in unloading scenic elements, props, costumes and other rental items from trucks and organize for installation. At strike, organize elements and reload.
• Assists in the pre-rig of elements (drops and flying scenery) in preparation for production.
• Rigging of drops and flying elements.
• Maintenance of scenic elements and flying pieces.
• Absorbs painting of stage and scenic elements.
• Absorbs organizational and best utilization of theater equipment.
• Performs janitorial duties as needed and provides overall maintenance of facility.
• Assists in supervising the facility during rentals.

Requirements

Must have graduated from, or be currently enrolled in, an educational institution, working towards obtaining a high school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent and two (2) years of applicable theater experience. College level coursework in a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of audio and lighting techniques and equipment, and skill in their use; rigging and set construction techniques and hardware and skill in their use; safety rules and practices and skilled operational ability with tools needed for this discipline.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with user groups, producers, directors and technical personnel.
• Ability to work in potentially adverse conditions; heights up to 40’, loud noise, large crowds, darkness and confined spaces.

Skills

• Physical demands and other working conditions: daily lift, push, pull and carry objects weighing up to 60 pounds; mobility to stand, stoop, reach, and bend; work in potentially adverse conditions which may include heights, loud noise, large crowds, darkness and confined spaces; flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays, dependent on season program needs; available from April until September, as scheduled, with no vacation leave.

Benefits

Physical Demands And Other Working Conditions: Daily lift, push, pull and carry objects weighing up to 60 pounds. Must be able to do work requiring physical strength, dexterity and endurance. Requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach, and bend. Candidates must be able to work in potentially adverse conditions which may include heights, loud noise, large crowds, darkness and confined spaces. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays, dependent on season program needs. Must be available from April until September, as scheduled, with no vacation leave.

Pay

$16.90 - 26.30/hr

Schedule

Flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays, dependent on season program needs. Available from April until September, as scheduled, with no vacation leave.