Master Electrician - (Theater/Production Electrician)

Scheduled Hours

30

Position Summary

This position is a 12 month, 30 hours per week position, reporting to the Production Manager. Responsible for rapidly-evolving technology and the use of sound, video and digital effects in live performance. This role will be responsible for the upkeep and storage of equipment in studio, performance, and rehearsal spaces and will work directly with production staff and designers to determine hang and cabling need for each production.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Train and lead student crews in the hang and cabling of lighting, sound, and projection equipment for department productions. Will assist the TD/LD on focus calls with student crews.
• Serve as the resident "expert" in the growing need for video and digital media in contemporary theater and dance with rapidly-evolving technology and equipment.
• Maintain inventory and document PAD's equipment and plots.
• Perform proper maintenance and upkeep on department technical equipment and studio spaces, including moving lights, lighting control board software, media server software, studio sound systems and TV monitors for class presentations.
• Attend production meetings, design meetings and tech rehearsals.
• Serve as facility manager during performances as needed. In the summer, serve as point person for all external rentals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• The job requires some evening and weekend work for rehearsals and special events.

Physical Effort

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• The job is performed in a physically challenging environment with some lifting, ladder climbing, etc., required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Technical Theater Degree.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience in a university environment a plus.
• A strong background in lighting and sound design.
• Candidate should have knowledge of moving lights and operation of ETC lighting desks, specifically the EOS family.
• Experience with GrandMA2 and Media Server software desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented, proactive and able to carry out projects from beginning to end.
• Strong computer skills a must - Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other calendar, email and database software.
• Knowledge with Vectorworks/Autocad desired.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects at once.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree - Theatre

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

Lighting Design For Live Music (3 Years), Events Management And Technical Production Leadership (3 Years), Technical Crew Staff Management (1 Year)

Skills:

Adaptability, Electronics Repairing, Sound Board Operation, Supervisory Management, Teamwork

Grade

G08-H

Salary Range

$21.17 - $32.85 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

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EEO Statement

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