Theatre Technician : Part-Time, Temporary Assignment

Position Title :

Theatre Technician : Part-Time, Temporary Assignment

Position Type : Temporary

Job Number : SA5492122

Full or Part Time :

part-time 0-19 hours weekly

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification :

Non-Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range :

$18.00 - $25.00

Pay Range Information :

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Job Description Summary :

Under the supervision of the Production Manager, Technical Director, Assistant Technical Director, and Master Electrician and Technical Operations leads, the Theatre Technician will provide technical support for production related tasks in the College of Performing Arts.

Level 1 is based on 1-3 year of general theatre duties as described above and 1-3 years experience in at least one discipline (carpentry, lighting, audio, props, stage management).

Level 2 is based on 3-5 years of general theatre duties as described above and 3-5 years experience in a at least one discipline (carpentry, lighting, audio, props, stage management). Level 2 employees must demonstrate problem-solving skills and demonstrate autonomous knowledge and methods used in technical theater. In addition, Level 2 can only be reached with the unanimous approval of the PM and TD

Responsibilities :

• Scenery construction, load-ins, strikes, and change overs of scenic and lighting elements.
• Loading, unloading, and moving scenic elements to and from warehouse.
• Constructing / refurbishing stock scenery components.
• Hanging, cabling, focusing and troubleshooting lighting equipment and electrical elements.
• Installation, ringing out, troubleshooting, and strike of audio equipment.
• Working on run crew as needed to assist.
• Working with students on a regular basis.
• Monitor the condition of equipment, perform basic maintenance and keep the scene shop, work areas, and backstage areas clean and safe.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred qualifications included extensive experience (3-5 years) in one, or more, of the following :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate

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