Lead Technician Performing Arts Center

Position: Lead Technician for Performing Arts Center
Position Type:
Support Staff

Date Posted:
1/6/2026

Location:
_School

Closing Date:
Until Filled

District:
Davison Community Schools
EFFECTIVE DATE
:
Immediate

ABOUT US:
Davison Community Schools, home to approximately 5,500 students and over 1,300 school employees, is a place where excellence in education is a shared priority. With a balanced calendar that supports work-life balance, our high-performing schools thrive on a culture of collaboration, innovation, and student-centered success. We value and invest in our educators and staff, offering ongoing professional development, a supportive team environment, and a strong commitment to positive school culture.

If you're passionate about making a difference and growing in your career, DCS is the place for you.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Lead Technician for the Performing Arts Center is responsible for the successful and safe operation of the School District's multi-purpose Performing Arts Center (PAC) and associated meeting/event spaces. This position is the primary technical expert for all Audio-Visual (AV) systems and equipment, managing the technical production needs for all school-related and rental events (e.g., student performances, graduations, community rentals) and ensuring a high-quality, seamless, and educationally enriching experience for all venue users and patrons.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all AV and technical needs across the performing arts center and meeting rooms.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot audio, lighting, projection, streaming, and recording systems for events.
• Maintain and inventory all AV equipment; coordinate repairs, upgrades, and replacements.
• Collaborate with event organizers, directors, performers, and campus partners to assess technical requirements and ensure successful event execution.
• Oversee room configurations, stage setups, and resets.
• Provide AV equipment setup and support in other district facilities and occasionally off-site.
• Coordinate with DHS Broadcasting Class (DTV) for live broadcasts of select events.
• Ensure student staff follow safety practices and customer service standards.
• Assist with maintaining a clean, safe, and organized performing arts center and meeting room environment.
• Report facility needs or hazards and coordinate resolution with maintenance or custodial teams.
• Support audience services including front-of-house operations, seating, and accessibility needs.
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Experience with live event production, including audio, lighting, projection, or stage management.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and AV systems knowledge.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a performing arts center, theater, or event venue.
• Experience training or mentoring student employees or volunteers.
• Familiarity with Dante Audio systems, Yamaha CL5 audio board, lighting board ION XE, Q-Labs, Q-Sys, digital mixing consoles, LED lighting systems, stage rigging basics, or streaming platforms. ?

Work Environment:

• Requires standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working at heights or in low-light environments.
• Fast-paced, event-driven setting with variable schedules.

SALARY: $25.00 per hour

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: DTV/PAC Supervisor

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online isonschools.org; in addition to applying online internal applicants are required to provide a letter of intent and resume to the direct supervisor identified above.

The district reserves the right to select the person it believes will be the most successful in this position and will be the greatest benefit to the school(s).

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The person designated to handle any questions and/or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policy of Davison Community Schools is Director of Human Resources and Operations Christine Kuzinski, 1490 N Oak Rd, Davison, MI 48423 -- ).