Auditorium Lead; Middle Schools

Position /

Title:

Auditorium Lead

Bargaining Unit: ESSO

Department/

Location:

Plant Operations

Work Days: 260

Reports To: Coordinator of Custodial Services

JD Revision Date: 08/05/2026

Supervises: N/A

Supports, plans, organizes and performs technical, inventory and production support for the Auditorium and other performing arts/event spaces in and around the district buildings. Assists in the safe operation and maintenance of theater/performance event areas of the buildings, sound, lighting, rigging and related equipment and systems used in support of stage/event productions, meetings, rentals and related events. Responsible for and assists with the supply inventory, organization of equipment, ordering of equipment and reporting of maintenance needs of related areas.

In addition, consultation when appropriate to support the audio and visual needs of the district's performance areas such as auditoriums, cafetoriums and/or performance spaces performs related duties as required that are not overseen by the IS department.

• Work with administration on maintaining an accurate master calendar of all events in the performance area and serve as a resource for staff/administrations in planning events.
• Report individual work schedules to immediate supervisor for review and approval.
• Assist the Facility Rental program within Plant Operations with the event scheduling for all practices and production schedules of the building(s).
• Consult and/or support feeder pattern Middle and Elementary school performances related to technical items, if needed, within their buildings or at the high schools when elementary/ middle schools are using the facility.
• Coordinate the use of needed technical and facility items, if needed, however the priority being the high school productions to minimize facility conflicts.
• Oversee use of auditorium space and equipment by students, staff and during rentals.

• Consult and assist with the maintenance and responsibility for the organization and functionality of all audio/video equipment that would be used in the various performance spaces to support the school (this includes but is not limited to the gymnasiums, black box, and lecture rooms, commons sound systems and stadiums). This does not include the equipment that is purchased and maintained by the IS department.
• Order, inventory and report safety theater/production related items. Make recommendations for purchasing of auditorium/event area's lighting and sound equipment in addition to expendable supplies.
• Maintain safety, clean and efficiency of all auditorium technical facilities; stage rigging, construction/storage areas, equipment storage areas, prop storage areas, lighting and sound equipment.
• Initiate requests and submit orders for supplies, materials, parts and tools following District purchasing procedures including obtaining quotes as needed from approved vendors.
• Collaborate with the assigned architectural and engineering teams within the Plant Operations department to gain compliance and safety approvals when appropriate in stage set design and construction.
• Maintain proper safety protocols when working with all production lighting, stage rails, counter weight systems, production set building/strike by utilizing Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to safety glasses, gloves, harnesses, steel toe shoes, etc.
• Inspect rigging systems for any issues related to proper operation and safety. Report issues to Plant Operations.
• Plan and/or oversee all scenic movement during rehearsals in collaboration with the production director to ensure safety protocols are being followed.