Horowitz Center Technician; Pool

Horowitz Center Technician (Pool)

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Position Title:

Horowitz Center Technician (Pool)

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

FT/PT:
Part Time

Hours Per Week:
Variable

Work Schedule:

Variable

Position Salary Range: $18+ (commensurate with experience)

Summary:

Applications will be put into the pool for available positions when available. Hiring is done on a rolling basis as the need arises. The Horowitz Center Technician provides technical support to facilities users hosting events in Horowitz Center venues. The Technician will operate audiovisual, lighting, and computer equipment and is responsible for the setup, running, and tear-down of the assigned event.

The Technician will also monitor the venue to ensure safety per Howard County Fire Safety codes.

Essential

Role Responsibilities:

• Sweep and/or mop the stage if necessary in preparation for the event.
• Prepare the stage for the execution of the event prior to facility user's arrival. This includes setting up chairs, music stands, lecterns, and push pianos on/offstage.
• Prepare any lighting and audio stage setups for the event.
• Run lighting and/or audio consoles for the duration of the event.
• Focus any special lighting for the event.
• Return the venue to original state after event completion.
• Assist Production Electrician with light hang and focus
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

Aspects of the job may require physical labor including high climbing. Use of machine tools, loud noise, high voltage electricity, and very hot equipment. Lifting up to 25 lbs. Exposure to various weather conditions during load-in/load-out for indoor/outdoor facilities. Exposure to dust and noise. Work within a diverse learning community involving students, volunteers, and professionals.

Minimum Education Required

Experience

Required:

Successful candidates should have a moderately strong understanding of theatrical lighting, professional audio systems, professional video/projection equipment, digital audio consoles, Windows and Mac computer systems, knowledge of QLab and Microsoft Office software, as well as excellent customer service skills. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. from floor to table height, work in high places (on catwalks), climb ladders and stairs, and have a keen sense of hearing and vision.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demand Summary

Division:  and Learning (Div) - NEW

Department:  Studies LS - NEW

Posting Number: NB077P

Number of Vacancies: 10

Best Consideration Date: 08/28/2025

Job Open Date: 04/18/2025

Job Close Date

Continuous Recruitment?:
Yes

Applicant Instructions:
* Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment. HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania.

Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits. Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

EEO Statement:
Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process.

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