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Theatre Technician

Salary

$31.83 - $38.68 Hourly

Location

Tracy, CA

Job Type

Part Time

Department

City Manager's Office

Opening Date

05/09/2025

Closing Date

6/20/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

LSE

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Description

Click here (https://youtu.be/FnPtJOPLF\_c?si=S2ej8FHwgPYehDml) to learn more about the City of Tracy and here (https://www.cityoftracy.org/home/showdocument?id=20456&t=638824002953570264) for the job announcement.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Application Deadline: JUNE 20, 2025

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Working as a Theatre Technician at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts in Tracy is an incredible opportunity to be at the heart of a vibrant arts community. This interdisciplinary arts center offers a dynamic environment where creativity thrives, and technicians play a crucial role in bringing performances to life. Whether you're setting up lighting, managing sound, or constructing stage sets, every day presents a new challenge that keeps the work exciting and fulfilling.

Beyond the technical aspects, the Grand Theatre fosters a collaborative atmosphere where artists, educators, and technicians work together to create unforgettable experiences for audiences. The variety of performances, exhibitions, and educational programs ensures that no two days are the same, making it an ideal place for those passionate about the arts and live entertainment. Plus, being part of a team that supports cultural programming in the community adds a rewarding dimension to the job. If you're looking for a role that combines technical expertise with artistic expression, the Grand Theatre is the perfect place to grow and thrive!

This is a part-time opportunity. Hours may vary from week to week based on business need.

DESCRIPTION

Under general direction of the Cultural Arts Technical Supervisor, performs skilled and technical duties related to the set-up and break down of live productions and performances; performs technical duties related to sound and lighting system operation; performs other job-related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a limited-services, on-call specialized technical job classification within the Cultural Arts Division of the City Manager’s office. Incumbents perform duties related to set-up, run, and/or strike of shows and events including assisting with or evaluating set and stage construction and operating stage equipment, lighting and sound systems.

Essential and Marginal Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

+ Assist with operational activities including set-up, run, and/or strike of shows and events.

+ Execute scene changes during performances, set hand props, place set pieces, and raise and lower drops, curtains, or scenery.

+ Perform production load-in and load-out.

+ Install rigging, lighting, sound equipment and scenery for theatrical, musical and other events.

+ Operate stage equipment, lighting and sound systems, digital projection equipment and other equipment as required.

+ Operate and assist with the maintenance of theater equipment, including follow spots, microphones, light control board, automated rigging, hand and power tools.

+ Prepare or modify working plans, drawings and light plots for specific situations.

+ Check the stage and production areas for safety hazards and maintain health and safety standards in these areas.

+ Rig curtains and operate and maintain automated staging system.

+ Perform minor repairs and general maintenance on stage-related equipment.

+ Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF

+ Technical theater production systems, including audio, video, carpentry/rigging and lighting.

+ Types and uses of lighting, sound, automated rigging and other stage equipment.

+ Computerized theater equipment, theater movement systems.

+ Electrical theory, sound and lighting effects.

+ Set-up and running of digital video presentations.

+ Occupational hazards and related safety precautions associated with assigned duties.

ABILITY TO

+ Operate theater equipment including lighting, sound, and automated rigging systems.

+ Operate hand and power tools.

+ Perform basic housekeeping.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and three (3) years of experience in the technical aspects of performing arts productions or related activities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This job requires working a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California drivers’ license.

Additional Information

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee works in a live entertainment environment.