Theater Support Technician #42-26

Salary : $81,779.04 - $99,419.04 Annually

Location : Various School Sites in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 42-26

Department : Maintenance & Operations

Opening Date : 10 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 20 / 2025 12 : 00 PM Pacific

The Vacancy, Basic Function, Minimum Qualifications

THE VACANCY :

This recruitment is open and promotional, meaning all are welcome to apply and current employees in permanent positions are eligible to receive seniority credit and promotional placement once passing all exams.

There is currently one vacancy within the Maintenance and Operations department (working 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 12 months per year). This position is assigned to Estancia High School, will work an afternoon shift with hours of approximately 2 : 00 p.m. to 10 : 30 p.m., and a 2.5% shift differential will be added to the base salary. Additionally, based on the nature of this assignment, there is often a need to work weekends.

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BASIC FUNCTION :

Under the direction of the assigned Supervisor, assist with the planning, organization and implementation of theater productions and other events; oversee the maintenance and operation of electrical equipment; assist in maintaining an inventory of theater equipment, supplies and materials; conduct inspections of overhead rigging equipment, curtains, and safety equipment; maintain master calendar for main stage and black box theaters.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Any combination equivalent to : graduation from high school supplemented by college-level coursework in theater design or related field and one year theater production experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

Valid California driver's license

Examination Procedures And Information

THE EXAMINATION : Exam Weight

Supplemental Questions : Qualifying

Written Examination : 50%

Qualifications Appraisal Interview : 50%

The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.

An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill open positions during the life of the list.

Examinations and interviews held to create the eligible list will be conducted virtually, using different online / internet platforms that require video recording or conferencing capabilities, as well as access to a computer with internet connection and basic Microsoft Office Suite Software.

The virtual written examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of December 1stThe virtual qualifications appraisal interview (oral exam) is tentatively scheduled for the week of December 15th.You will be contacted via email, as indicated on your application, regarding your ability to participate in the examination phase of this recruitment.

Applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements. However, Newport-Mesa Unified School District reserves the right to hold a competitive screening based on the number of applications and the needs of the District.

If you elect to have Newport-Mesa Unified School District (hereafter, 'District') contact you via email regarding your application and the hiring process, please be aware that the District is not responsible for any contacts you may have blocked on your email service. Unclaimed emails to applicants are not the responsibility of the District. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the @nmusd.us and @governmentjobs.com domains to your safe senders list.

Job Responsibilities

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Assist with the planning, organization and implementation of theater productions and other events including concerts, meetings, seminars, lectures and school gatherings requiring technical support; analyze needs and generate technical plans to assure production success; assist with set construction as required; provide guidance regarding scene changes and other transitions.

Oversee the maintenance and operation of electrical equipment, including lighting instruments, power and data cabling, lighting positions and the safe adjustment of lighting counterweights.

Train and provide work direction to students and customers regarding technical equipment.

Communicate with permit holders, customers and theater users regarding event information, technical requirements and to respond to inquiries and resolve issues; interpret and explain theater and District rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Assist in maintaining an inventory of theater equipment, supplies and materials for use in the designing, constructing, maintaining and repairing of stage sets and riggings; organize and maintain storage area for equipment, supplies and materials.

Conduct inspections of overhead rigging equipment, curtains, and safety equipment; monitor equipment for abnormalities or defects; submit repairs to appropriate personnel; drive a vehicle for work.

Maintain master calendar for main stage and black box theaters; process and approve facility permits and related documents; maintain and submit related records to an assigned database.

Set up, test and operate a variety of lighting and sound equipment; update firmware, replace lamps and repair fixtures, accessories, cables, transmitters and headsets.

Maintain the auditorium and stage in a safe, orderly, clean and secure condition; provide information to students and teachers regarding safety and proper use of auditorium facilities.

Perform a variety of custodial duties in order to maintain the cleanliness of the auditorium facilities; mop stages, scrape gum, sweep seats, vacuum carpets, clean glass, dust equipment, brush draperies, replace aisle lights and clean projector air filters.

OTHER DUTIES :

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :

KNOWLEDGE OF :

Principles, methods, procedures and techniques of stage craft and stage operations, including the use of electronic and computerized equipment.

National Fire Protection Agency Fire Codes, including NFPA 701 Egress, Material Flame Resistance.

California building codes.

Lighting, digital and analog sound mixing console operations.

Counterweight rigging techniques.

Master calendar and scheduling techniques.

Basic record-keeping techniques.

Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Inventory methods and practices.

Operation of hand and power tools, a computer and assigned software.

Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.

Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

Cleaning equipment, tools, materials and supplies used in custodial work.

Health and safety regulations.

ABILITY TO :

Assist in the planning, organization and maintenance of the operations and activities of the District Auditorium.

Design, sketch, layout construct and place stage equipment.

Estimate materials and costs.

Confer, counsel and offer technical assistance pertaining to staging of productions

Maintain a master event calendar.

Maintain routine records.

Set up, test and operate a variety of lighting and sound equipment.

Observe health and safety regulations.

Read, interpret, apply and explain laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Plan and organize work.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Operate hand and power tools and a variety of custodial equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS : ENVIRONMENT :

Theater environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Seeing to construct and design sets and read a variety of materials.

Climbing ladders to adjust lighting.

Standing or sitting for extended periods of time.

Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects.

Reaching overhead and above the shoulders.

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.

HAZARDS : Working at heights.

Working with machinery having moving parts.

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VACATION - HOLIDAYS - ILLNESS

Employees accumulate twelve (12) days of vacation during the first year of employment, increasing up to twenty-two (22) days beginning the 18th year of service, prorated for part-time, 9, 10, and 11 month assignments. The number of paid holidays per year varies from twelve (12) to fourteen (14) days depending on the work calendar. Employees accumulate twelve (12) days of paid sick leave per year, with unlimited accumulation, prorated for part-time, 9, 10, and 11 month employees.

RETIREMENT

All employees who are in the classified service and work four (4) hours per day or more are members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and Federal Social Security. If an employee in the classified service works less than four (4) hours per day they are members of an Alternate Retirement System (PARS) and do not contribute to Social Security. Approximately 7% is deducted from your paycheck for PERS retirement.

HEALTH & WELFARE

The District offers a comprehensive health benefits program for employees who work twenty (20) hours or more per week. This includes medical, vision, dental insurance plans and life insurance for employees. For full-time employees the District pays the employee's health, vision, dental, and life insurance premiums with an employee contribution required for some plans. For part-time employees plans are available on a prorated basis. Dependent coverage is available.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

The District encourages employees to pursue professional growth. Professional growth points shall be earned by employee participation while in non-paid status in activities which are employment related. Professional growth points are awarded annually and accumulate at $20 per approved Professional Growth Point and / or tuition and textbook reimbursement up to $500 is also available - limited to one per year.

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Information I provide to the following supplemental questions will be reviewed as part of the application process. Questions that are not fully and completely answered will be considered grounds for disqualification from the examination process. Stating "see resume" in lieu of a complete response to these questions is not acceptable. Select "Yes" to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions.

• Yes

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This position is scheduled to work an afternoon shift with approximate hours of 2 : 00 p.m. to 10 : 30pm, and with a 2.5% shift differential added to the base salary. I have read the above statement, understand the work hours as described, and am willing to work this shift.

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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

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Does your education include college-level coursework in theater design or a related field?

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list the college-level coursework in theater design or related field below. If you answered "No", please enter N / A below.

06

How many years of verifiable job related theater production experience do you have?

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Does your experience include volunteering, coaching, guiding and / or working with adolescents?

08

How many years of verifiable job related experience do you have overseeing the maintenance and operation of electrical equipment?

09

Do you have a valid California Driver's License (or an out of state license and are willing to obtain a California Driver's License upon offer of employment)?

10

Check the box that indicates your level of proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

11

According to the job announcement, check the box that most closely matches your level of proficiency to perform the minimum qualifications listed : Developing and maintaining facility / theater event schedules and calendars.

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Establishing theater safety procedures and conducting daily inspections.

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Setting up, testing, and operating a variety of lighting and sound equipment.

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Ordering and maintaining inventory of theater equipment, supplies and materials.

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Interpreting and following regulations and safety orders pertaining to building and fire codes.

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Custodial experience performing minor building maintenance.

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The questions below are designed to indicate whether you are willing to perform the duty listed. Check YES if you are willing to perform this duty or NO if you are not. Please keep in mind that all of the duties listed are REQUIRED of the position. If you are not willing to do any one of the duties listed, you will not be considered in the recruitment process. Select "YES" to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions.

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Climb ladders to adjust lighting.

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Stand or sit for extended periods of time.

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Lift, carry, push or pull moderately heavy objects.

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Work with machinery having moving parts.

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Describe your experience coordinating long-term theater production schedules. Include how you've handled conflicts or unexpected changes to keep events running smoothly.

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Describe your experience working with theater sound and lighting equipment, including setup, troubleshooting and performing minor repairs.

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Explain your process for conducting and documenting theater and equipment safety inspections. Include how you identify and correct issues and any coordination with outside organizations or inspectors.

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Describe your experience working with, training, or volunteering with adolescents. Please provide specific examples.

Required Question