What are the responsibilities and job description for the Theater Event Installer/Technician position at Ampa Events?
The Theater Event Installer/Technician is a hands-on role focused on constructing, installing, and dismantling event setups. The position requires a mix of technical lighting skills, theatrical carpentry, and physical labor to execute corporate, social, and themed events. The Theater Event Installer/Technician works to bring creative designs to life, ensuring that stage sets, lighting, and décor are installed safely and efficiently. This role includes loading/unloading, onsite setup, and operating equipment for events, often requiring flexibility with evening and weekend work.
- Install & Dismantle: Construct, install, and dismantle temporary structures, stage sets, platforms, risers, and scenic elements.
- Lighting Operations: Install, program, and operate lighting equipment
- Carpentry & Fabrication: Build and modify custom props, scenery, and structures using hand and power tools.
- Logistics & Loading: Participate in loading/unloading vehicles and ensure equipment is properly transported to and from the warehouse.
- Safety & Maintenance: Perform safety inspections of installed equipment, maintain a safe work site, and troubleshoot equipment issues on-site.
- Collaboration: Work with designers, prop masters, and the production team to implement creative visions.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 2–5 years in event installation, theater carpentry, or stagecraft.
- Skills: Strong proficiency in theatrical carpentry, scenic construction, and/or lighting setup.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 75 lbs) regularly, work on ladders/scaffolding, and stand for long periods.
- Schedule Flexibility: Availability to work nights and weekends as required for client events.
- Driving: A good driving record is often required, with experience driving box trucks preferred.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with lighting installations
- Background in scenic painting or props fabrication.
- Experience in the hospitality or event production industry.
AMPA Events is known for offering full-service event production, providing a fast-paced environment for professionals with a "hands-on" approach.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Experience:
- event installation: 3 years (Preferred)
- box truck: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20