Temporary Technical Production Specialist

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At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About This Role

Assists with the technical production and stage managing of theatre events when needed. Maintains and operates all theatre equipment, provides for the security and safety of the people in the facility, and troubleshoots and performs minor repairs of standard theatrical lighting and sound equipment. This role is an on-call position that is subject to the schedule of performances and will be required to work a fluctuating schedule to include nights and weekends. Varies

Base Pay: $16.51. Offer amount based on College's Salary Schedule guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sets up and operate sound equipment such as public address systems and may install background music system as required.
• Operates stage lighting equipment for play production in auditorium; rig lighting equipment by use of ladder as required.
• Provides custodial duties such as but not limited to cleaning, dusting, and mopping floors of theatre stage area.
• Sets-up flats, props, sound equipment and related stage items in accordance with the stage plot.
• Unloads, unpacks, packs, and loads sound, lighting, and stage equipment.
• Moves sets and equipment during performances.
• Opens and closes curtain on queue.
• Assists with set-up and operation of lighting, sound, and related stage equipment.
• Maintains and performs in a safe workplace and follows established safety practices.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications :

• High school diploma or GED
• Some related experience

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application

Skilled in:

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, and take responsibility for a high level of service
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repair of theatre lighting and audio equipment

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Regular physical attendance required

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds
• Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds
• Reach and grasp objects
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Use of video display terminal
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Identify and distinguish colors and shades of color
• Communicate information orally and in writing
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy
• Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury
• Experience exposure to uncomfortable work environment due to extreme temperature, noise level, and other conditions
• Work a fluctuating work schedule

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.