Properties Master; Performing Arts Technician

Properties Master (Performing Arts Technician I)

Classification: Performing Arts Technician I

Department: Cal State Fullerton College of the Arts within the Division of Academic Affairs

Salary Range: $3,721 - $4,574 per month

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Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Competition of professional training or applicable college coursework and practical experience.
• A minimum of one year of experience working for a theater, repertory, or stock company engaged in production specialties such as costume construction, set construction, lighting production, and/or sound production.
• Working knowledge of design principles and the ability to translate design specifications, blueprints, or drawings into applicable costume, scenery, lighting, and sound production.
• Ability to identify and procure materials and supplies needed for projects and manage materials budgets for production specialty and specific projects.
• Foundational knowledge of applicable software packages for the production specialty.
• General knowledge of historical periods as they relate to the production specialty.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use the patterns, methods, materials, and equipment involved in the construction and reconstruction of costumes and related accessories.
• Ability to assist in the training and supervision of students involved in productions.
• General knowledge of methods and problems related to applicable production specialty area.

• Previous practical theatre properties construction, procurement, and painting/finishing.
• Ability to work well with students of all skill levels.
• Knowledge of computer assisted design/drafting (Vectorworks).
• Knowledge of and experience in all aspects of properties construction including furniture construction and upholstery, molding and casting, sculpting with foam and other products, sewing, MIG welding and metal fabrication.
• Knowledge of special effects, period weaponry of all types, period fabrics, floor, period practicals, period furniture, and decorative pieces.
• Familiarity with relevant professional organizations and activities.
• Must have the ability to meet department production deadlines and scheduled openings.

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California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

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June 11, 2026 (9:00 PM)

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