Production Technician

Job Summary

If you are hands on with a positive attitude, then joining The Sheldon Theatre backstage crew could be right for you! The Production Technician operates back stage systems including but not limited to lighting, sound, orchestra pit lift, and fly rail. Work includes preparatory work for lighting, sound and stage rigging, loading in, setting-up and loading out shows, and running sound and lighting systems during events. Job Type: Part time

Essential Job Functions

Prepares the theater for rehearsals, performances, or other events.

• Moves equipment, stage props, scenery, music stands, chairs, etc. as needed to prepare for rehearsals, performances, or other events.
• Sets appropriate lighting and temperature.
• Returns settings to those used when the building is empty following activities.

Addresses basic maintenance issues such as light bulb replacement and building safety, and basic equipment repair as assigned by the Director of Production

• Assists with pre-show preparation of performances and operates equipment as directed.
• Works to meet the needs of the artists in regard to sound, lights, scenery, and rigging.
• Assists with troubleshooting, repairs and maintains, or provides for the maintenance of all audio-visual, multi-media, projection, lighting consoles and systems, sound consoles and systems, recording equipment of all kinds and all production inventories, supplies and equipment.
• Maintains lobby appearance, information and displays.

Operates lighting, sound, and/or backstage equipment during performances.

• Runs Sheldon lighting and/or sound board(s), operating lighting and sound cues in an efficient manner per the specific instruction of the performing artists or their design staff and with the guidance of the Director of Production.
• Operates fly system, as needed and per artist instruction, during performances.

Performs other duties as assigned

Experience, Education, Certifications, Physical Requirements

No experience necessary, on the job training provided in stage lighting, sound, basic rigging and fly systems. Physical Requirements: Work is moderate with intermediate heavy lifting with frequent standing, stair climbing and walking.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Sheldon staff, volunteers, facility clients, school groups, artists, entertainers and the general public, ability to understand theatrical production equipment.