Event Center Conversion Technician

Job Summary

Event Center Conversion Technician responsible for setup, operation, and breakdown of event equipment at Tarleton State University. Key role in ensuring successful campus events through sound, video, lighting, staging, crowd‑control barriers, seating, and other infrastructure.

• Location:
  
  Stephenville, Texas
• Salary: $20.00 per hour (target base; negotiable)
• Job Type: Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)
• Work Hours:
  
  up to 19 hours per week, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required

• Set up and operate sound, video, lighting, staging, crowd‑control barriers, seating, and other event equipment.
• Move and operate equipment following standard safety procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service to event attendees and staff.
• Complete general documentation, reports, and updates in a timely manner.
• Assist in planning future activities by documenting events and reviewing past records.
• Assist with filling shifts and special event requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least four (4) years of relevant experience in event setup and operation.

• Valid driver’s license and meet university driving requirements.
• Experience with rigging, audio‑visual systems, and event staff coordination.
• Experience operating and maintaining multi‑channel audio, lighting, and video equipment.
• Experience performing up‑and‑down rigging.
• Experience scheduling, coordinating, and supervising staff.

• Ability to stand, squat, and work on catwalks and beams 50 feet above floor level.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work off ladders and in dusty environments.
• Ability to work variable schedules including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to maintain security and integrity of critical infrastructure such as communication systems, computer networks, cybersecurity, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment, and water treatment systems.

The target base hourly compensation is $20.00 per hour and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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