Theatre Technician - Polk State College : Job Details

Salary: $15.38 - $18.03 HourlyLocation : Winter HavenJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202400395Division: Corporate & Leadership DevelopmentDepartment: Art DepartmentOpening Date: 09/30/2024 Description Job Description: The basic purpose of this position is to serve as a technical expert in support of a large performing arts and events program with a high volume of performances. Support activities include lighting, design, carpentry work, and advanced electrical responsibilities. Work is governed by broad instructions and objectives involving frequently changing conditions, problems and opportunities. Examples of Duties Essential Functions/Duties:

• Assists the Director or assigned supervisor with the operation and maintenance of performing arts and event equipment, facilities, and venues.
• Ensures safeguards are provided for performance related technical assets and event locations/venues. Stays current on safety regulations (OSHA & USITT) and ensures such regulations are adhered to by internal and external facility users.
• Arranges for the repair and replacement of performance gear and other related equipment and structures within budgetary constraints; performs preventive maintenance on equipment as directed.
• Trains and assigns volunteers and/or paid technical staff for individual shows according to role in production and skill set.
• Designs, installs, maintains, and operates lighting and sound systems for various productions, events, and gallery exhibits including, but not limited to theatre, music, dance, and other productions, events, and projects, both internal and external; assists guest designers and artists with technical matters.
• Orients facility renters and visiting productions to safety requirements, technical characteristics, and other areas of facility operations; manages the use of the technical facilities by internal users and others engaged by or renting the facility.
• Consults with internal and external facility users, production managers, and lighting and sound designers about technical specifications, costs and usage of technical equipment required for individual shows, events, and scenery designs. Assists with the supervision and implementation of approved technical designs.
• Supervises and assists load-in and load-out of all equipment for productions, concerts, exhibits, and musicals. This will include theater equipment if assigned to the Winter Haven campus.
• Attends rehearsals to supervise the technical aspects of events, musicals, exhibits and black box productions. This may include theater rehearsal sessions if assigned to the Winter Haven campus.
• Distributes tools and equipment to be used in concerts, exhibits, musicals, black box productions and other events. This may include theater equipment if assigned to the Winter Haven campus.
• Assists with the preparation and control of facility and production budgets; maintains inventory and orders specialized supplies.
• Inspects facility for cleanliness and safe auditorium accessibility and operations to ensure for a world class experience for patrons.
• Assists with the supervision and/or installing art gallery exhibits as assigned.

Typical Qualifications Required Skills:

• Requires ability to work independently on broader assignments responsible for planning work. Makes decisions within accepted standards.
• The ability to establish an effective rapport with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Good organizational skills, with special attention to detail.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide on-going feedback to assigned employees regarding specific performance activities.
• Working knowledge of performance related electrical systems, lighting, audio equipment, and carpentry.
• Basic office skills, including word processing, data entry and email.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid Florida driver license.
• Knowledge of workers' compensation and safety requirements.

Working Conditions/Additional Information

• Often requires working evenings, early mornings, and weekends to supervise various productions.
• Must multi-task and work proficiently in busy work areas.
• Must be flexible and adapt well to change.

Salary and Benefits Information

• This position is level C15.

We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following: Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible) and college fee waivers. Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available. Required Education:

• Graduation from a standard high school (or equivalent) is required.

Preferred Education:

• Formal technical training in production-related activities such as lighting, sound, electrical, carpentry and job safety is preferred.

Required Experience:

• At least 3 years of work experience in the technical aspects of performing arts productions or related activities is required.

Supplemental Information Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

• a resume.
• an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed).

Important Information

• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
• Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
• To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
• Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender transition, marital status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement Title IX Coordinator 999 Avenue H, NE Winter Haven, FL 33881 WAD 215A 863.###.####, ext. 5378 We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at [email protected] offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.To learn more details, visit our benefits page.01 Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02 How many years of professional technical aspects of performing arts production experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 or more years of experience

03 Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?

• Yes
• No

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