Wheeler Theater Technician - Lighting Specialist

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Application:
The application must be filled out completely; stating "see resume" anywhere in the application, is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

Pay Ranges:

• Hiring Range:
  The hiring range covers the starting segment of the pay scale, from the entry point up to the first quartile (Q1). Starting pay is determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
• Salary Range:
  The salary range reflects the full pay range for the position, from the minimum rate to the maximum rate. This represents the earning potential employees can achieve over time while in the role.

* Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus May Be Available*

• Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, holidays, and flexible work arrangements.
• Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley.
• Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program.
• Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision, robust and accessible employee assistance program, and nationally recognized wellbeing platform.
• Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal needs.
• Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plans and Social Security, in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option. Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance.

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Hiring Range: $27.74/ hourly - $31.21/ hourly

Salary Range: $27.74/ hourly - $41.62/ hourly

This position is responsible for the technical aspects of productions and events hosted, presented, or produced by the Wheeler Opera House, with an emphasis on lighting-related operations. They operate in the lighting department, serving as master electrician, while working across all areas of the production department including stagecraft, audio, and video projection to facilitate the needs of events and guiding technical crews while ensuring a safe environment.

Position works under the direct supervision of the Wheeler Production Manager and as needed, under the functional supervision of the Assistant Production Manager. This position supervises lighting technicians and crew in ensuring the highest quality lighting experiences for events hosted, presented, and produced by the Wheeler Opera House.

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• With an emphasis on the theater’s lighting systems, collaborates with Production Manager and Assistant Production Manager to understand and fulfill technical needs for events and performances hosted, presented, or produced by the Wheeler Opera House.
• Attends meetings as necessary in preparation for upcoming events.
• Corresponds with event producers, visiting companies, and vendors. Completes administrative duties such as reviewing production riders, confirming timecards, and completing event reports.
• Assists with the set-up, execution, and tear-down for events.
• Under the direction of the Production Manager or Assistant Production Manager, provides technical support for visiting artists, clients, and lighting personnel. Demonstrates competency in safely and effectively operating theater audio, rigging, and projection equipment.
• Maintains and safeguards theater assets. Guides facility rental clients and visiting productions on safety protocol and supervises use of Wheeler equipment.

• Serves as a technical generalist for events, as needed.
• Serves as lead lighting technician and electrician for events:
• Configures and programs lighting deployments for various events, ensuring optimal lighting design and coverage for live and recorded events.
• Sets up lighting systems including moving instruments, LEDs, ground rows, and follow spots.
• Provides live lighting design and delivery for a variety of performances, adapting to the needs of artists, directors, designers, producers, and event organizers.
• Operates motorized rigging system for lifting and moving stage equipment.
• Hangs and focuses lighting instruments. Programs and operates lighting console to build attractive lighting looks. Operates follow spots.
• Operates video projection system.

• Performs regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on lighting equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Maintains inventory and detailed records of equipment usage, maintenance, and…