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ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities has an excellent and immediate opening for Stage Technician for the Baton Rouge River Center Theater & Raising Canes River Center Complex. Under the supervision of the Production Manager, the Stage Technician is responsible for the set-up, operation, and strike of events as well as general theater and equipment maintenance. This position will adhere to safety requirements, procedures and codes while performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Work with co-workers, clients and sub-contractors in producing professional quality productions.
Install, operate, and maintain house lighting, audio, and AV equipment and a counterweight and motorized fly rail system as required.
Carry out assignments as directed by the Production Manager.
Read stage plots, light plots, and other drawings for set-up requirements.
Make instant reports of accident, building damage, or incident involving outside companies in the building.
Pick-up all facility equipment and return to proper storage area.
Maintain a clean working environment; ensure venue is ready for the next event.
Responsible for completion of assigned job unless released by supervisor.
Notifies Supervisor of equipment in need of repair or when supplies are low.
Follows facility dress code and grooming standards.
Follows established safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment.
Attends to and conforms to the policies established by ASM Global and the Raising Canes River Center Complex.
Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or general education degree (GED); trade school or some college
2 or more years of related experience in show production and/or live entertainment
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills and Abilities
Ability to work with minimal supervision
General knowledge of theatrical carpentry, lighting, sound, video, and basic rigging skills
Strong problem solving skills required
Ability to prioritize and to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work well under limited time restrictions
Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills required; ability to interact with all levels of staff including management
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to read and comprehend instruction labeling
Ability to work irregular hours including, night shifts, weekends and holidays
Professional presentation, appearance and work ethic
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have some computer knowledge.
Other Qualifications
Ability to climb and work from lifts, ladders and catwalks for long periods of time multiple times per day as needed.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear; use hands and fingers to use equipment; perform duties above ground (lift); perform work around the public/large groups of people. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, during events as needed and may be subjected to adverse conditions. This position may require reaching with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, lift/move heavy objects up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for inspection of systems and repairs; may be subjected to moderate to extreme exposure of noise during events.
Note: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.