Technician Specialist I

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and executes technical needs for events including lighting, sound, audiovisual, virtual connectivity/programming, scenic, flyrail, and other technical needs.
• Confirms technical needs with internal and external customers.
• Completes regular maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoots equipment and corrects issues when possible.
• Reports maintenance issues to the Regional Technician Lead.
• Reports major safety concerns/issues to Programming and Venues Services management and the Library District's Safety Manager.
• Installs equipment as assigned.
• Purchases supplies and equipment for unexpected event needs.
• Serves on capital project committees.
• Recommends and researches capital projects for annual budget consideration.
• Maintains Compliance with all policies, procedures, guidelines, and best practices.
• Completes assigned training.
• Recommends training, seminars, and conferences for professional development.
• Mentors and assists other Technician Specialists as assigned.
• Completes reports, logs, and other paperwork as assigned.
• Attends and participates in assigned meetings.
• Serves as person-in-charge (PIC) as needed.
• Engages library branch staff, supports department staff, and community partners to foster collaboration and support for the Library District's vision and mission statement.
• Stays abreast of current and future trends in theatrical equipment, video production, live entertainment, and library programming.
• Attends professional development training, seminars, and conferences.

Core Competencies

• Customer Service
• MS Office
• Cultural/Arts Programming Theory and Methods
• Technical equipment operation, maintenance and troubleshooting
• Public Service Ethics

Physical Requirements

• Performance of physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces; frequent bending, stooping, working in confined spaces; lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 lbs.) items and occasionally very heavy (50 lbs. and over) items; minimal dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of technical equipment; climbing ladders; utilizing a keyboard, and sitting, or standing for extended periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Specific hearing requirements include the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, music, auditory cues).

Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of cultural programming current trends and best practices.
• Knowledge of theatrical lighting, sound, A/V, rigging and stage management.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to prioritize, reorganize, and triage tasks in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to establish, and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers, community partners, and vendors.
• Ability to travel as required.