Theatrical Service Repair Technician

About the role

The Theatrical Service & Repair Technician installs, maintains, and repairs theatrical equipment like lighting, sound, and projection systems, ensuring their safe and efficient operation.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance
• Conducting repairs on technical components
• Keeping accurate records
• Installing, setting up, and testing a wide range of theatrical equipment, including lighting fixtures, sound systems, video projectors, and stage rigging
• Performing regular inspections and preventative maintenance on all technical equipment
• Assisting customers to troubleshoot and repair faulty or broken equipment
• Replacing components and engaging with customers and vendors in-person, through email, and over the phone
• Maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and organization of technical storage areas and workspaces
• Pulling and prepping rental equipment, picking up and dropping off equipment
• Resolving customer issues
• Contributing to the operation and maintenance of technical equipment

Requirements

• Strong understanding of electrical and technical systems
• The ability to read technical diagrams
• Proficiency with various hand and power tools
• Computer literate and comfortable using a computer for various tasks
• Experience with and understanding of theatrical lighting, sound, and video systems
• Ability to perform minor electrical repairs, soldering, and other mechanical tasks
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain records, and keep a workspace organized
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical issues efficiently
• Meticulous eye for detail to ensure thorough inspections, and accurate repairs
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to be clear and concise via phone, email, and in person effectively interact with staff, customers, and other departments
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation required
• Able to work steadily at a computer for long periods of time
• Able to operate hand and power tools
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs without assistance
• Able to frequently climb and descend stairs and ladders and to work safely at heights
• Able to perform all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations

Qualifications

• Computer literate and comfortable using a computer for various tasks
• Preferably proficient in Google Workspace (formerly known as G Suite)

Skills

• Electrical and technical systems understanding
• Reading technical diagrams
• Various hand and power tools proficiency
• Google Workspace proficiency
• Lighting, sound, and video systems experience
• Minor electrical repairs, soldering, and mechanical tasks ability
• Multiple task management, record maintenance, and workspace organization capability
• Diagnostics and problem-solving skills
• Thorough inspections and accurate repairs attention to detail
• Voice and written communication skills
• Driver's License with acceptable driving record
• Long computer and physical activity endurance
• Hand and power tool operation ability
• Lifting capacity of at least 50 lbs
• Climbing and descending stairs and ladders ability
• Safety at heights ability
• Essential function performance capability with or without reasonable accommodations

Benefits

• Discounted phone plan available after 60 days of employment

Pay

Details on pay will be provided upon interview.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided upon interview.