Auditorium Technician

SUMMARY: The Auditorium Technician is responsible for overseeing all aspects of auditorium operations, ensuring optimal facility utilization, guest satisfaction, and seamless event execution. This role combines facility management, event coordination, and customer service to maintain the auditorium as a premier venue for performances, presentations, and special events. They assist in the safe operation and maintenance of theater sound, lighting, rigging and related equipment and systems used in the support of stage productions, meetings and related events and the theater itself. The Auditorium Technician is required to work flexible hours to meet the needs of user groups in the Silver Lining Arts Center or other facilities. Schedules will be pre-approved by the site supervisor. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Although some duties are limited to a particular building, all employees may be required to move or assist at another facility. Other duties may be assigned as required. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of what is expected of all employees holding this position:

General Responsibilities:

• Utilize proper safety practices and procedures. 

• Adhere to all state and local building codes.

• Plan, organize and implement the maintenance and operation of performance related equipment at the Arts Center and other district event spaces including lighting control panels, sound equipment, microphones, sound boards, speakers, special effects equipment and other technical systems used during performances and rehearsals.

• Program sound equipment, lighting equipment and other technical systems in advance of performances and productions; troubleshoot and resolve problems with production equipment.

• Coordinate with production company staff on sets, props, costume delivery and set-up; assist in the installation and set-up of props and sets.

• Monitor the condition of equipment including lighting, sound and rigging equipment as well as the condition of all building components located within the auditorium; notify supervisor of the need to repair/replace. 

• Train, monitor and oversee the work of temporary and volunteer theater personnel in the safe operation of theater equipment during rehearsals and performances.

• Serve as technical representative for groups using the facilities; coordinate with production companies and other organizations using the facility to determine technical requirements. 

• Coordinate the repair of theater production equipment, including lighting and sound equipment, special effects equipment, computers and related equipment and electronics after prior approval from the site supervisor. 

• Coordinate with facility staff in responding to scheduling questions and/or timeframes for use of the theater facilities and equipment. 

• Provide high-quality customer service to any event in the Auditorium and other event spaces. 

• Support, train, provide constructive feedback, evaluate, and oversee student volunteers and/or interns working in the auditorium space. 

• Develop long term equipment and facility replacement and maintenance plans and carry those plans out once approved.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required at the time of hire or for the continuation of employment.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of some of the duties.  

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree supplemented by coursework or training in theater operations, performing arts or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years of experience performing technical operations in a performing arts facility.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to ensure the safe technical operations of the Arts Center and other event spaces/equipment in the district.  

• Ability to operate and maintain equipment, materials, tools and supplies used in technical production and set design.

• Ability to evaluate needs and notify the Operations Manager of need to repair or replace. 

• Ability to troubleshoot theater equipment and computer issues.

• Ability to work effectively, collaboratively and positively with those contacted in the course of work.

• Ability to organize, prioritize, and carry out work without direction.

• Ability to use good judgment and solve problems sometimes in emergencies or within tight deadlines related to operations and maintenance.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of operational characteristics and techniques used in theater production, sound and lighting equipment.

• Knowledge of operations, services and activities of technical operations of theater programs.

• Knowledge of principles, methods, materials, equipment and tools used in technical operations.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of theater sound engineering.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of stage lighting.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of theater stage rigging.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of set and scenery design and construction.

• Knowledge of methods and techniques in maintaining, installing and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment used in stage productions.

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices and procedures.

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and emails.  

• Ability to write correspondence.  

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.  

• Act as a representative of the School District and deal politely and tactfully with the public, community groups, students, parents and other employees.

• Ability to communicate work direction, District procedures and policies.