Theatre Stage Technician (Continuous)

Major Duties

• Production carpentry-fabrication, load-in, and load-out
• Oversees and coordinates labor teams to execute build schedule
• Interprets technical drawings and makes fabrication/install plans for individual scenic elements
• Produces welding and metal work

Qualifications

• Equivalent to one to two years of experience working for a theater, repertory, or stock company engaged in the applicable production specialty such as costume construction, stage and set construction, lighting production, and/or sound/audio production or related field
• Experience with Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding, rigging, and Auto CAD preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• General knowledge of methods and problems related to applicable production specialty areas
• Working knowledge of design principles
• Ability to assist in the training and supervision of students involved in productions
• Ability to identify and appropriate materials and supplies needed for projects and manage materials budgets for production specialty and specific projects
• Ability to read blueprints
• Working knowledge of carpentry and ability to apply knowledge to set and scenery construction
• Ability to mix and apply paint for sets and scenes
• Ability to operate staging equipment

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Classification: Performing Arts Technician I / 0840 / 1
Pay Range: $21.47 - $31.27 per hour
HOURS: Intermittent, on-call; hours and schedule vary
This is a Temporary position; end date to be determined.

General Information

Applications are currently being accepted to establish a Performing Arts Technician POOL.
Applications for these on-call positions will be accepted on a continuing basis through June 30, 2025, or until an adequate amount of applications have been received.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily.
Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application.
To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status.
Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.