Performing Arts Technician Pool (Hourly)

This position performs and assists in backstage technical operations for University Theatre events, including lighting, sound, rigging, carpentry, and general stage production support. Aids in mounting departmental productions and servicing external events by constructing and setting up technical systems such as scenery, props, and effects. Supports backstage and shop operations, helps train and guide student assistants in the safe and proper use of equipment and materials, and ensures facilities and equipment are maintained. Performs related duties as assigned.

Supervise and Assist

* Supervise and assist in backstage technical work for University Theatre events, including stage lighting, sound, rigging and light carpentry. * Assist with mounting technical aspects of department productions or assists with servicing events of outside users, includes construction of show items and/or setting up stage technical systems - might deal with scenery, costumes, lights, sound, props, painting, effects, rigging, makeup, setup, strike, stage managing, and other similar production operations.

Backstage Support

* Provides support for backstage shop and stage operations by meeting regularly and coordinating with shop and stage supervisors to plan, schedule work, and assist in shop operations and with ongoing production and maintenance activities.

Lead Work Assistance

* Assists with providing lead work direction to students and student assistants in shops or on stage, which includes but is not limited to assisting in proper use of equipment, tools, and materials and assists in maintaining a safe work environment. * Maintains stock, equipment, and facilities and perform other duties as assigned.

* Entry to the first level within this classification requires 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. * This background normally would be achieved through professional training or applicable college coursework and practical experience.