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PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN
Job Title: PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN
Job Code: 0030
FLSA: E
Job Level: 07
Revised Date: 07/01/2018
Job Family: JF 16
Occupational Summary
Installs rigging, lighting, sound equipment, and scenery for theatrical, musical, and other entertainment events in theaters and other event spaces. In consultation with supervisor and renter, determine type and location of lighting, sound, sets, props and scenery required for specific events.
Work Performed
Operate lighting, sound, video and stage equipment duringevents, rehearsals and performances, following audio or visual cues.
Confer with other staff members and with clients to ensure the correct provision of technical services for events. Monitor and track equipment usage for each event to ensure accurate event billing.
Coordinate and direct the work of student and other contracted workers; assist in the training of new personnel; supervise and coordinate the efforts of student organizations.
Program and maintain computerized and digital lighting and sound equipment.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires a thorough background in theatre normally acquired through a four year course study of Theatre or closely related field.
Experience
No experience needed
Skills
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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