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Theatre Technician

JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: N/A
Compensation: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Employee category: Staff
Department: Theatre/ Events and Scheduling
Reports to: Events and Scheduling Coordinator
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Job Code: TBD
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any location assigned by the appropriate administrator

SUMMARY
The Theater Technician provides technical and operational support for performances, academic programs, campus events, and external rentals held in the Performing Arts Center and other College venues. This position is responsible for the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of theatrical lighting, sound, projection, stage, and rigging equipment while ensuring a safe, professional, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, community partners, and guests.
Multiple positions. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Represent and uphold the standards, policies, and procedures of the Performing Arts Center (PAC).
• Provide technical support for internal and external events by setting up, operating, and troubleshooting lighting, sound, projection, and stage equipment.
• Work with faculty, staff, students, performers, and rental clients to meet event production needs.
• Set up event equipment, including tables, chairs, podiums, microphones, and staging.
• Coordinate with the Events and Scheduling Department, Facilities, Media Services, and other departments to ensure successful event operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of theatrical lighting, sound reinforcement, projection, and stage equipment.
• Working knowledge of theatrical lighting and audio consoles.
• Basic knowledge of theatrical rigging systems and safe operating procedures.
• Knowledge of presentation software and audiovisual equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical equipment during live events.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple departments.
• Ability to prioritize multiple events and adapt to changing schedules.
• Ability to interact professionally with students, faculty, staff, community organizations, and external clients.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and flexible hours based on event schedules.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Experience with theatrical lighting, sound, audiovisual systems, or live event production.
• Basic knowledge of theater lighting, sound, projection, and stage operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting theatrical productions or live events in an educational or performing arts environment.
• Experience operating digital audio consoles, theatrical lighting systems, and projection equipment.
• Current or past KCKCC theater or Audio Engineering student.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional requirements include:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Set up and move tables, chairs, staging, podiums, audiovisual equipment, and production equipment.
• Ability to hear instructions in a low controlled volume environment.
• Ability to see in low light environment.
• Work around theatrical lighting, elevated platforms, electrical equipment, and rigging systems.

WORK SCHEDULE
Hours will be within 7:00AM - 11:00PM and based on the individual event. Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.

To Apply

Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.

• Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer