Theater Technician (Technical Theater Supervisor, 0080701)

Title: Theater Technician (Technical Theater Supervisor)

Position Number: 0080701

Hiring Unit: Academic Services - Theatre

Location: Leeward Community College

Date Posted: June 6, 2025

Closing Date: June 20, 2025; 11:59 PM, HST

Band: B

Salary: salary schedules and placement information

Additional Salary Info: PBB, minimum $5,434/month

Full-Time/Part Time: Full-time

Month: 11-month

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions: General funds, to begin approximately 08/2025 pending availability of funds and actual staffing requirements. For Leeward CC days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(**Essential Functions)

1. **Under the general supervision of the Theatre Manager, responsible for organizing, implementing, and supervising all production elements (lighting, sound, set design, construction, etc.) for Leeward Theatre events.
2. **Ensures safe working practices, supports Theatre Management in advancing tech information for theater spaces, and facilitates repair and maintenance of resources and equipment.
3. **Plans, directs, and supervises technical operations, including policy implementation and maintenance.
4. **Oversees production elements, determining technical supports needed, advising on specifications and costs, and assisting with lighting, set, props, and stage construction.
5. **Reads and interprets blueprints, completes scenic design elements within production schedules and budgets, and sets up, maintains, and operates sound, lighting, stage, and technical equipment.
6. **Ensures smooth operation of technical aspects for all productions, including rigging safety, and supervises stage areas and tech booth for safety, cleanliness, and readiness.
7. **Assists with the preparation of technical operation budgets, maintains inventory, and orders specialized supplies.
8. **Manages equipment purchases, leases, or borrowing within specified budgetary limits, making recommendations for capital purchases.
9. **Provides an annual technical inventory of equipment. Monitors equipment conditions, performs preventive maintenance, recommends/arranges repairs, replacements or refurbishment within budget constraints.
10. **Maintains knowledge of all equipment and oversees training.
11. **Develops and implements policies for a safe work environment.
12. Assists in recruiting and managing student workers and volunteers.
13. **Attends required production/tech meetings, oversees load-in, and develops relationships with local designers, builders, and colleges with technical training programs.
14. Stays abreast of new technology and software in technical theater.
15. Work hours will include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
16. Occasionally required to work at heights of up to 60 feet on the stage grid, performing tasks related to rigging, lighting, and other technical operations.
17. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree and 4 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for theatrical event experience in set construction, set design, lighting design, sound engineering/design, rigging, technical direction, or production management; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques in the area of lighting, sound, or scenic design/building as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
3. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and theories and systems associated with technical theater or event management.
4. Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
5. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software.
8. Demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
9. Ability to lift and carry materials weighing between 50 - 100 pounds on a daily basis.
10. Capable of enduring extended periods of standing, frequent bending or stooping, and climbing of steps and ladders.
11. Able to work on a stage grid at a height of 60 feet.
12. Able to work days, evenings, and weekends as required.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Possession of a Masters Degree in technical theater.
2. Experience with any of the following software: AutoCad, Vectorworks, LXFree, Wysiwyg, Capture, QLAB, etc.
3. Experience in preparing budgets, labor estimates, building calendars, or staffing schedules.
4. Strong project management skills demonstrating the ability to deliver complex and detailed productions.
5. Ability to read blueprints and lighting plots for theatrical designs.
6. Demonstrated experience with safety and use of Genie Lift or other lifts.

Application Submission : Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents:

1. Cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications,

2. Resume,

3. Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing the name of institution, degree conferred and coursework to date appropriate to the position (Copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.) All degree(s) and/or credit(s) must be earned from regionally or nationally accredited postsecondary colleges and universities recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Transcripts issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.) NOTE: Transcripts must be attached to receive credit for degree(s).

Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the last one will be reviewed. The application will be considered incomplete if any of the required documents/materials are not included or are unreadable. Applications lacking transcripts will be reviewed on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications (MQs). MQs must be met by the closing date of the advertisement. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birthdate on submitted documents. All requested documents/information become the property of Leeward Community College and will not be returned.

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Inquiries:

Leeward Community College

Human Resources Office

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