Specialist: Community Arts Light & Sound Technician Specialist

Job Title: Specialist:
Community Arts Light & Sound Technician Specialist

Salary Range: $20.03 Hourly

Location: Electric Theater - St. George, UT

Job Type: Part‑Time

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Department: PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES

Under the direction of the Technical Theater Coordinator (TTC), the Light & Sound Technician Specialist serves as the primary technical operations lead for the Electric Theater Center (ETC), supporting Community Arts Division events, rentals, and City‑related special events. This position carries expanded responsibility for day‑to‑day technical integrity of the facility, including preventive maintenance, equipment inventory oversight, and quality assurance for technical operations performed by other production staff.

In addition to theater‑based assignments, the Specialist responds to off‑site light & sound support needs during normal business hours and as otherwise scheduled.

• Primary Technical Leadership and Event Execution
  • Serve as lead technician for all events, productions, and rentals hosted at the ETC, providing hands‑on technical direction and execution.
• Program and operate sound equipment, lighting equipment, stage rigging, and related technical systems in advance of and during performances, productions, and rentals.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems with production equipment before, during, and after events.
• Facility Operations and Client Coordination
  • Assist the TTC with the coordination of rental clients, production companies, and performers to assess and fulfill technical and artistic requirements for events and productions.
  • Assure the facility is clean, stage‑ready, and properly configured for each event or production.
  • Communicate with performers, technical staff, and rental clients; render assistance within the scope of approved services.
  • Respond to complaints or questions regarding technical operations and take appropriate action to resolve problems.
  • Review end‑of‑shift reports submitted by other technicians; follow up on equipment concerns, maintenance items, and outstanding operational notes.
• Equipment Management, Maintenance, and Policy Documentation
  • Execute and maintain the preventive maintenance schedule for all theater technical systems, including lighting, sound, rigging, and AV equipment, updating the schedule as directed.
  • Monitor the condition of equipment on an ongoing basis; identify needed repairs or replacements and notify supervisor in a timely manner.
  • Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date equipment inventory records, including tracking the status, condition, location, and lifecycle of all technical assets.
  • Coordinate equipment maintenance, cleaning, and storage procedures to maximize the useful life of city assets.
  • Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for theater technical systems, event setup configurations, and equipment operation, identifying gaps and updating SOPs as needed.
  • Maintain records related to event technical setup, equipment usage, maintenance logs, and inventory audits.
  • Assist in maintaining the division’s fleet schedule and provide care and cleaning as assigned and directed by the Fleet Services Department and the Technical Theater Coordinator.
• Offsite and City Event Support
  • Provide technical support for City‑sponsored off‑site events during normal business hours, including ribbon cuttings, park openings, and civic ceremonies, as assigned.
  • Assist with production of the In the Park Series, St. George Art Festival, St. George Marathon, and other City events as needed and as scheduled.
  • Transport and set up portable sound and lighting equipment for offsite events; ensure safe handling and prompt return of equipment to inventory.
  • Support programs and exhibits at City facilities as needed.
• General Duties and Professional Conduct
  • Utilize proper safety practices and procedures.
  • Represent the City to the public and respond to public requests and questions.
  • Attend staff meetings as requested.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Conditions and temperatures may vary depending on the assignment. Physical activity:
Exerts up to 80 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 40 lbs. of…