Part-Time Theatre Technician I/Ii

The Position

The City of Rohnert Park is currently looking to fill two(2) Part Time Theatre Technician I/IIpositions to work at the Spreckels Performing Arts Center. Duties include scenery construction, sound board operation, equipment and inventory maintenance, production crew including production load-in / load-out, light hanging and operation, and rental supervision.

Level I: $18.00 - $21.00 hourly

Level II: $21.00 - 24.00 hourly

This is a part-time, non-benefited, temporary position that may work up to 1,000 hours in a fiscal year, from July 1st through June 30th.

If you are a CalPERS retiree, you may not work for the City of Rohnert Park more than 960 hours per fiscal year, nor in a permanent position. Work assignments as a retiree must be temporary, i.e. typically limited to 12 months.

TO APPLY:

Please complete the on-line application form and supplemental questions. Include all paid and non-paid work experience from the last 10 years. You can expect to hear back on your status via e-notification within 10 working days from the final filing date. If you are having difficulty applying on-line please click on the Applicant Help / FAQ's link: www.governmentjobs.com/home/faq

DEFINITION

Under direct supervision, assists the Performing Arts Center Manager and Technical Director on various assignments.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Part-Time Theatre Technician is responsible for performing a wide variety of work in assisting with theatre productions. This assignment requires considerable physical labor and heavy lifting. Employees must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Supervision is provided by the Performing Arts Center Manager and Technical Director.

Ideal Candidate

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

• Constructs scenery

• Operates sound board

• Maintains equipment and inventory

• Works on production crew including production load-in/load-out, hanging lights and operation of lights

• Supervises use of rental equipment

• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker in the event of a disaster or emergency

• Performs related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

Sufficient education and/or experience to successfully perform the duties assigned to the Part-Time Theatre Technician.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Positions in this class typically require:

• Paid or unpaid experience working in a technical theatre operation.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be 18 years old

• Per California State Law, smoking is not permitted inside facilities/vehicles or within 20 feet of main entrances, exits, and operable windows

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Music, dance and theatre production

• Modern theatrical lighting and sound systems

• Safe and proper use of hand tools

• Laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles and safe driving

• Occupational hazards and safety procedures

ABILITY TO:

• Work a flexible schedule

• Follow oral and written directions

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

• Organize projects and assignments

• Perform duties as assigned with minimal supervision

• Lift up to 50 pounds

• Perform heavy manual labor

• Follow safe work practices and observe safety rules and precautions

• Perform a variety of maintenance and construction tasks

Additional Information

Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, stooping, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily work activities. The ability to lift, push, and drag equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment may be moderate to loud depending on working conditions.

Applicants can expect to hear back on their staus via mail or email with 10 working days, excluding holidays.

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