Technical CART Operations Stage Technician- Overhire Montclair State University- CART

Montclair State University- CART Performance Operations
Montclair , NJ
US

SUMMARY: Stage Technician supports the physical production needs for academic and professional performances as well as external client rentals and internal events.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Stage Technician is responsible for the physical loading in, setting up, and running of various productions and events taking place at Montclair State University campus and off site venues, including but not limited to:
Alexander Kasser Theater, Memorial Auditorium, Amphitheater. They handle the loading and unloading of equipment and scenery from trucks, hang and focus all of the lighting required, install all of the scenery, rigging, and flooring, and install and operate all necessary audio and video equipment for productions. On any given day, duties can range from sweeping, mopping, and pushing boxes, to hanging lights, rigging scenery in the air, or painting, to repairing cables, laying down dance floors, or running the fly rail, with a wide variety beyond those.

While specific backgrounds are kept in mind when scheduling crews, all technicians are expected to have a certain level of flexibility in the tasks they are assigned. Maintenance projects and training sessions are likely to ensure all venues and protocols are up to date in keeping with safety regulations and equipment standards.

Specific tasks often asked of the stage technicians include, but are not limited to:

• Hang, circuit, and focus lights
• Load in and assemble scenery
• Construct staging and platforms for concerts
• Clean and maintain the venue
• Assist in cleaning, repairing, and generally maintaining existing inventory
• Build new scenery using skills in carpentry and welding
• Operate the fly rail, including loading weight
• Handle the cleaning and maintenance of any and all wardrobe for productions
• Set up and operate all necessary audio equipment for a production
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Two years’ experience in a professional theater setting or equivalent experience.
• Ability to take instruction and work both independently and within a team.
• Ability to keep a professional demeanor at all times
• Commitment to health and safety

PREFERRED:

• Working knowledge of lighting, sound, or other technical equipment.
• Flexibility and the ability to improvise in unexpected situations.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to lift at least 50lbs
• Flexibility to work occasionally long or inconsistent hours.

$32.00 – $35.00 per hour

• NON-UNION