Wheeler Theater Technician - Lighting Specialist

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Job Title: Wheeler Theater Technician - Lighting Specialist

Department: Wheeler Opera House

Classification: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $28.57/ hourly - $32.15/ hourly

Salary Range: $28.57/ hourly - $42.87/ hourly

• 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.

• 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 repairs.
• Makes recommendations to Production Manager and Assistant Production Manager regarding purchases, upgrades, or replacements.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Maintains safety of all personnel on stage by ensuring OSHA compliance of stage labor practices and any Union requirements of visiting productions.
• Ensures adherence to house policies and safety standards.

• Stays current on production industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in theatrical lighting.
• Identifies ways to continue education on best practices and expand skillsets.
• Trains and supervises part‑time, student, and volunteer technical staff on proper use of lighting equipment and safety protocol.
• Assists with budgeting for lighting equipment, supplies, and staffing.

• Acts as crew head,…