Master Electrician/Board Operator

Immediate opening. Pay range $50 – $52k Full Benefits

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Benefits

Day one, we offer health, dental, vision, and life Insurance, generous PTO, and 9 paid Holidays, employee discounts, and after one year of service: 401(k) with company match. A unique work environment with great shows!

Summary

Master Electrician (ME), Board Op., assist with plot installation and design, and execute Lighting Design (LD)/ME duties for Original Shows and Celebrity Concerts as assigned. Assists with loading and unloading for shows.

Duties

Original Shows/General

• Execute installation, focus, and programming of the lighting system
• Execute and document equipment maintenance and service
• Oversee inventory and forward orders to TD as required
• Oversee daily maintenance and troubleshooting of lighting equipment, including follow-spots, conventional and moving fixtures, foggers, consoles, and practicals, etc.
• Maintain plot, circuit, or patch list, focus chart, etc., and all documentation as needed
• Respond appropriately to emergencies during the performance of a show
• Run the lighting console and call lighting/spot cues during performances as required
• Float and swing Original Show as assigned by the Stage Manager
• Promote good communication and safety habits among the lighting crew during shows
• Maintain the design and maintenance of the Original Show design
• Assist in lighting research and design elements as assigned
• Program Original Show design as required/assigned
• Work as a Stage Technician as needed
• Attend design meetings and rehearsals as required
• Assist with planning and scheduling elements of load in, load out, and rehearsals
• Assist with research and development of various special effects, scenic elements, etc.
• inventory supplies, materials, tools, and equipment, etc., as required and/or assigned
• Assist in the assignment and organization of lighting, video, and follow-spot cues
• Help coordinate trusses and battens between scenery, props, lighting, etc.
  
  

Concerts & Events

• Coordinate advance work with touring personnel as required; estimates; primary contact
• Assist in re-configuring lighting as required
• Assist in operating all lighting equipment necessary for performances
• Troubleshoot lighting elements as necessary
• Run the lighting in the absence of the Touring LD
• Assist Touring LD in house lighting adjustments
• Assist Touring LD in maintenance of lighting equipment and inventory
  
  

Stage Tech/Build

• Approximately 30% ( /-) of workload; varies due to each employee’s skills, work schedule, and build needs, etc.
• Work as Stage Tech as needed
• Assist with the construction, finishing, load-in and load-out of scenery and props
• Assist with the organization and transportation of set pieces between the theatre and the warehouse
  
  

General

• This position is responsible for maintaining safety, organization, and cleanliness, and ensuring the quality, consistency, and highest possible production values for all shows
• Additional duties may be assigned that are within the reasonable duties and functions of this position
  
  

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