Stage Carpentry Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

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Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Theatre Stage Technician supports the production of theatre technical operations in stage carpentry for main stage productions and special events. The incumbent helps support the theatre stage technicians during the various student-run productions throughout the year. Responsible for: production carpentry-fabrication, load-in, and load-out; oversees and coordination labor teams to execute build schedule; interprets technical drawings and make fabrication/ install plans for individual scenic elements; produces welding and metal work. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to one to two years of experience working for a theater, repertory, or stock company engaged in the applicable production specialty such as costume construction, stage and set construction, lighting production, and/or sound/audio production or related field; or a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Experience with Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding, rigging, and Auto CAD preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• General knowledge of methods and problems related to applicable production specialty areas, working knowledge of design principles, and the ability to translate design specifications, blueprints, or drawings into applicable costume, scenery, lighting, and sound production.
• Working knowledge of safety requirements and standards related to stage and set construction, lighting, and stage operations. Ability to assist in the training and supervision of students involved in productions.
• Ability to identify and appropriate materials and supplies needed for projects and manage materials budgets for production specialty and specific projects.
• Ability to read blueprints; working knowledge of carpentry and ability to apply knowledge to set and scenery construction; ability to mix and apply paint for sets and scenes; and ability to operate staging equipment.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Classification: Performing Arts Technician I / 0840 / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE is 21.47 - $26.16 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $21.47 - $31.27 per hour.
• HOURS: Intermittent, on-call; hours and schedule vary.
• This is a Temporary position; end date to be determined.

General Information

• Applications are currently being accepted to establish a Performing Arts Technician POOL. Applications for these on-call positions will be accepted on a continuing basis through June 30, 2025, or until an adequate amount of applications have been received.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
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