Performing Arts Technician - WHS

West Linn-Wilsonville School District 3J Wilsonville High School
- Wilsonville, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3J

Job : 5960809

Final date to receive applications: Oct 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Performing Arts Technician
- Wilsonville High School

This is an 12 month position.

The position is salaried and under the Classified Bargaining Unit.

This position is open until filled.

DEFINITION

Under the supervision of the principal or designee, performs a variety of tasks associated with the smooth technical operation of the school auditorium and performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Performing Arts Technician is responsible for supervision of technical operations at the Wilsonville High School Performing Arts Center, including communicating with internal and external stakeholders, overseeing crew, managing events, and serving as stage manager when necessary. The Performing Arts Technician will ensure that all members of the production team, guest artists, and community renters have the necessary support to accomplish their jobs safely, properly, and to a high standard of educational and professional excellence.

This position will provide technical support for a wide range of events, including performances by the school’s co-curricular performing arts programs (such as choir, band, and theater programs), other school programs requiring use of the Performing Arts Center, community organizations, and a variety of other special events.

This position requires a flexible work schedule to meet operational needs, with night and weekend work frequently required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Develop a maintenance schedule; coordinate the maintenance of the theatrical technical system to include diagnosing equipment issues, evaluations of theatrical system operations. Recruit and train technical crews; ensure proper qualifications of individuals to operate technical equipment. Schedule, coordinate, train and oversee the work of students, staff, and temporary crews performing technical work for performances. Construction, including load-ins, performances, and load-outs. Assist teachers with instruction.

Installation and operation of production lighting, sound, video and rigging equipment. Oversee the proper operation of the scenic shop and properly maintain its equipment. Scenic, lighting and sound design as needed and as duties allow.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Broad experience and knowledge of various performing arts, especially those that are co-curricular programs at the school
• Industry best practices to ensure the safe/proper operation and maintenance of a variety of technical production equipment, DMX lighting controls, LED production fixtures, audio systems, sound reinforcement, video and a variety of other performance equipment.
• Mac and PC computer platforms
• Safety precautions to be observed in the use and maintenance equipment.

Ability to
:

• Communicate well and maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees, students, and the public;
• Locate and repair problems with auditorium equipment other electronic equipment;
• Take direction on other duties as assigned;
• Must routinely lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance;
• Multitask and set priorities
• To be punctual and reliable
• Complete all district required trainings.

Experience:

• A minimum of five years progressively responsible technical theater positions.
• Previous experience working in a proscenium theater with fly loft and associated fly systems.
• Creating a culture of safety and pre-professional work environments.

Education:

• A…