SUMMARY

This position shall advise, plan, manage and evaluate all lighting, video, audio, and stage production needs required for use of facility events. Knowledge of production technical equipment, planning and design methods, set-up techniques including change outs, electrical hookups, rigging, staff placement, sound and lighting applications. Equipment inventory, maintenance and planning for additional equipment shall also be the responsibility of this position. Continuous hours of work may be in excess of 40 hours per week and include evenings, weekends and holidays.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Responsible for oversight of all technical areas of facility.

2. Coordinate client needs, review event riders.

3. Budget for maintenance, CIP needs.

4. Employ, train, schedule, and oversee the performance of technical crews, part-time staff.

5. Manage / assist with the operation of technical equipment for events.

6. Maintain inventory control, upkeep, storage areas.

7. Must be able to work abbreviated normal office hours plus nights and weekend hours as required.

8. Review, adjust, and approve all technical staff payroll hours.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

9. Maintain or schedule maintenance for all technical equipment needing such care.

10. Compile and maintain records for payroll, personnel scheduling, and event scheduling.

11. Anticipate equipment and other needs for individual events.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee will supervise all technical services personnel, stagehands and any other workers assigned for work in this area. Employee will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be able to work abbreviated normal office hours plus nights and weekend hours as required for event preparation, presentation and move-out.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Degree in technical theatre or related field is preferred.

3. Knowledge of procedures and requirements of the entertainment business to ensure good relationships with promoters and performers.

4. A basic knowledge of business management practices and procedures.

5. Experience and proficiency working in a computer network environment utilizing Microsoft Office programs, especially Word and Excel.

6. Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

CERTIFICATES / LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS

1. Applicants must possess a current valid driver’s license. Must possess phone with a number that can be accessed by building management personnel for business contact purposes.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

1. Ability to communicate effectively orally and electronically.

2. Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.

3. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

4. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

5. Ability to speak and understand English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

1. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals applying concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

2. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

3. Ability to apply concepts of math on an Excel spreadsheet, calculator, ten key adding machine, or cash register.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to remember previously learned material such as specifics, criteria, techniques, principles, and procedures ; ability to grasp and interpret the meaning of material; ability to use learned material in new and concrete situations; ability to break down material into its component parts so that its organizational structure can be understood; ability to recognize casual relationships, discriminate between behavior mechanisms, and identify elements that are relevant to the validation of a judgment; ability to put parts together to form a new whole or proposed set of operations; ability to relate ideas and formulate hypotheses; ability to judge the value of material for a given purpose on the basis of consistency, logical accuracy, and comparison to standards; ability to appraise judgments involved in the selection of a course of action; ability to identify choices and potential outcomes, determine importance of outcomes, combine information to prioritize options and make decision based on best and most important choice.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

2. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

3. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with appropriate assistance.

4. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places.

2. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

3. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but there will be cases where the noise level is loud to extremely loud.

CONCLUSION

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. This is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Further, this job description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of any employee under his/her supervision. I understand that employment is at the will of the employer and either the employer or the employee may terminate the employment with or without cause at any time.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.