Theater Support Technician

Richland County School District One THEATRE SERVICES - Columbia, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA

THEATRE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
240 days
Salary Range:$39,648.00- $58,762.00

Under limited supervision, performs technical tasks to support the use of the theatre equipment. Conducts site visits to train users in proper operation of equipment, perform equipment operation, and repair and maintain equipment. Monitors equipment ensuring compliance with safety and security rules. Reports to the Coordinator of Theatre Facilities.

Performs technical tasks to support the use of theatre equipment.

Conducts site visits to train users in proper operation of equipment, provides guidance on the "best practices" when using equipment; maintains list of trained personnel.

Performs equipment operation; assists with the operation of and operates rigging, lighting and sound consoles for productions; assists with and/or constructs scenery.

Troubleshoots technical problems in the theatre systems; repairs and maintains fixed and moveable equipment in the facilities.

Monitors equipment operation ensuring compliance with safety and security rules.

Maintains records of proper safety and security measures regarding the use and storage of equipment.

Delivers supplies and materials to sites as needed.

Coordinates volunteer crews for productions as needed.

Performs routine clerical and administrative tasks; answers incoming calls; copies and files documents; researches designs; researches equipment purchases.

Performs related duties as required.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts with one to two years of previous experience as a stage technician and/or assisting a technical director; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

There are not special requirements for this position.

Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, priortize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility.

Requires ability to read a variety of reports and documentation, policy and procedure manuals, etc. Requires the ability to prepare reports, records, recommendations, correspondence, etc. with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence.

Requires the ability exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principals of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape; to identify degrees of similarity or differences in form, shape, movement, etc.; and visually read various information.

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using office and special theatre equipment/machinery; to operate motor vehicles.

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, therapy aids, etc. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.