Theater Technician

Department: Theater

Location: Metropolitan Campus

Reports To: Theater Productions Manager

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition : req
7138

Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Union

Work Schedule: Shift varies based on events. Requires evenings and weekends.

Number of Openings: 1

Provides technical production assistance for internal and external clients who use the theatre facilities and event spaces, or for off-site college events.

• Sets up and strikes lighting, sound, and stage equipment.
• Operates sound, lighting, recording, and playback equipment for productions.
• Assists in maintaining lighting, stage equipment, tools, and other machinery and supplies in the theater area.
• Assists with construction, maintenance, and strike of sets, props, and wardrobes used in productions.
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems during rehearsals and performances.
• Performs set changes and other miscellaneous tasks as necessary during production.
• Assists Theater Technical Director in maintaining organization and cleanliness of theater facility, as required.
• Serves on the run crew for theater and special events and operates appropriate theatrical equipment.
• Anticipates and meets all customer needs accurately, professionally, and with a commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional duties may include:

• Maintenance of costumes
• Greeting patrons

• High school diploma, GED, or technical certificate in Technical Theater, Audio, lighting or related field.
• Minimum of one year of equivalent professional work experience or internship in at least one of the following areas of specialization: stage management, lighting, electrical, audio, carpentry, rigging, props, costuming, or house management.
• Experience with technical theater production process and/or front-of-house operations.

• Proven ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend/assist with remedy.
• Experience in dealing with the public with courtesy and diplomacy.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience dealing with last minute changes in a fluid work environment.
• Possess a positive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively within a group.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and travel to alternate campus locations as needed.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs. with assistance and 25 lbs. unassisted

• Service Focus
• Adaptability
• Communication

• Time Utilization
• Collaboration

• Continuous Improvement
• Quality of Work

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theater, Audio, Lighting, or other creative arts areas.

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a theater environment.
• The work is partially performed in an environment with sufficient noise that may cause an employee to shout to be heard above the noise level.
• The work is partially performed in an environment with conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dust, mist, and gases.
• The work will involve standing, crouching, sitting, crawling, walking, etc. during routine functions of the job.
• The work will involve handling lighting and sound equipment, costumes, and the use of hand tools.

This is a Part-Time (1199/SEIU) Bargaining Unit Position, Grade 06. Part-Time (1199/SEIU) bargaining unit employees at Cuyahoga Community College will be considered first for vacant positions.

Target Hiring Rate:
Minimum salary $18.53/hr

Special

Note:

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce.

Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.