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California State University - East Bay · 2 months ago

Performing Arts Technician Pool (Hourly)

Hayward, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$21.47/hr - $25.66/hr

1+ years exp

California State University - East Bay is a regionally engaged and globally oriented university committed to academic innovation and student success. The Performing Arts Technician I position involves assisting in backstage technical operations for University Theatre events, including lighting, sound, and rigging, as well as training student assistants and maintaining equipment.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supervise and assist in backstage technical work for University Theatre events, including stage lighting, sound, rigging and light carpentry

Assist with mounting technical aspects of department productions or assists with servicing events of outside users, includes construction of show items and/or setting up stage technical systems – might deal with scenery, costumes, lights, sound, props, painting, effects, rigging, makeup, setup, strike, stage managing, and other similar production operations

Provides support for backstage shop and stage operations by meeting regularly and coordinating with shop and stage supervisors to plan, schedule work, and assist in shop operations and with ongoing production and maintenance activities

Assists with providing lead work direction to students and student assistants in shops or on stage, which includes but is not limited to assisting in proper use of equipment, tools, and materials and assists in maintaining a safe work environment

Maintains stock, equipment, and facilities and perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Stage lightingSound productionStage riggingCarpentryHazardous materials safetyInstruction followingCustomer serviceEquipment maintenanceTeam collaborationTime management

Required

A valid driver's license

Experience with safely using hazardous materials found in backstage shops

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Knowledge of and skills to properly and safely use stage lighting, live/pre-recorded sound, stage rigging, machinery, tools, equipment, and materials of one or more backstage shops, stage, and technical theatre support areas

Skill and ability to safely and securely open and close one or more backstage shops and work spaces after cleaning and checking that broken equipment is marked for repair or maintenance

Ability to take instruction for work to be completed and then develop a plan for doing the work assigned

Ability to complete work on time with a group of students and without considerable additional supervision

Ability to serve courteously and helpfully, especially with students, audiences, and event renters