Arena Overhire Technician - Hired As-needed

Job Description

Overhire staff are responsible for performing all tasks related to production support for APGFCU Arena events. Duties include loading‑in and –out lighting, audio, rigging, staging and power systems necessary to support each event; running lighting consoles, analog and digital audio consoles, follow spots and other necessary equipment for each event.

We seek overhire technicians in the following areas:

• Power
  • Safely connect and disconnect power systems for lighting, audio, and rigging systems.
• Lighting
  • Hang, focus, circuit, patch, and repair conventional and moving head lighting fixtures.
  • Program and run ETC and High‑End Systems lighting consoles.
• Audio
  • Hang and cable line arrays and stage monitors.
  • Set up and cable all necessary input devices such as microphones, playback devices, processing and output gear.
  • Set up and run various analog and digital consoles as required by event including inboard and outboard signal processing.
• Rigging
  • Verify that flown equipment expected loads will not exceed facility roof load limits.
  • Assemble truss systems to support expected loads as required by event.
  • Inspect all rigging equipment before and after use for signs of damage or excessive wear; remove from service as necessary.
• Staging
  • Assemble portable staging per manufacturer's instructions and as required by event.
  • Inspect all staging equipment before and after use for signs of damage or excessive wear; remove damaged equipment from service if necessary.

Employees must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia. Work is typically performed on the College campus.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States; the College does not provide Visa sponsorship for this position.

Applications will remain active until December 31 of the current year. If you apply on or after November 1 of the current year, your application will remain active until December 31 of the following calendar year.

Required Education

High school diploma or GED.

Required Experience

Minimum one year of regular, frequent event support experience in arena‑type venues.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge, skills, and ability in one of the following areas:
  Power Distribution, Lighting and Electrics, Audio, Rigging, Staging.
• Strong skills and understanding in another of the areas named above.
• Ability to safely work independently in an arena‑or theater‑type setting.
• Ability to safely load in, run, and load out equipment so the event is safe for crew, performers, and patrons.
• All applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs without assistance.
• Candidates must pass a practical skill examination.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Hours will vary according to event requirements with a combination of day, evening, and weekend hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to supervise others as a lead in one of the areas named above.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to receive, communicate, and coordinate complex information.

Work schedule varies based on departmental needs. Part‑time, as‑needed employees are limited to less than 500 hours in each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.