Show Technician/Stage Hand

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

An employee in this classification performs entry-level stage work, which involves loading and unloading trucks and trailers carrying all associated stage equipment. This level also includes stagehands and involves setting up, tearing down, and resetting equipment used in productions. Additionally, this position involves the operation, maintenance, and repair of the RP Funding Center A/V, followspot, stage lights, video fly systems, telephone equipment, and stage electrics. This position reports to the Electrical Systems Maintenance Specialist/Technical Supervisor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Safely loads and unloads trucks and trailers.
• Assembles and carries stage pieces and associated hardware about the stage or performance area.
• Installs and patches phone lines.
• Operates and maintains the fly system.
• Assisting the electrician in stage lighting setups.
• Assists in stage setups as necessary.
• Must be able to confirm classes of service and verify telephone extensions through the complex.
• Performs basic electrical troubleshooting on stage instruments.
• Assists the wardrobe and property personnel.
• Assembles props.
• Irons and steams the wardrobe clothing.
• Sets up audio systems and stage lighting as necessary.
• Sews and repairs stage curtains.
• Operates and assists in video production equipment maintenance.
• Operates video equipment such as cameras, VCRs, projectors, and mixers during performances.
• Working knowledge of two-way radio operations.
• May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.
• Position is designated as Mission Critical.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)

• A high school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.
• One year of experience in a combination of the following categories: video, audio, lighting (stage), or A/V equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May be required to possess a valid driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge of theatre layouts.
• Knowledge of general safety procedures relative to working in loading/unloading environments.
• Knowledge of basic carpentry.
• Working knowledge and ability to operate fly systems.
• Knowledge of all types of stage lighting instruments used in the complex.
• Knowledge of electrical formulas pertinent to facility stage electronics, i.e., Ohm's Law.
• Knowledge of all types of stage lighting instruments used by the facility, as well as their maintenance and uses.
• Knowledge of theatrical stage practices.
• Knowledge of standard videography procedures, including audio and lighting for video.
• Basic knowledge of stage carpentry.
• Knowledge and ability to operate and maintain followspots.
• Knowledge of general A/V equipment.
• Knowledge and ability to do maintenance on facility audio systems.
• Knowledge of facility lighting systems and their setup.
• Working knowledge of audio mixers, amplifiers, equalizers, compressors, limiters, and speakers.
• Knowledge of fly systems and their associated hardware, as well as safety procedures.
• Knowledge of rigging hardware.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to make minor sewing repairs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The job requires medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, reaching, stretching, pushing, exerting up to 100 pounds of force regularly, and lifting 50 pounds occasionally
• The job may require exposure to hot/cold temperatures, fumes, extreme noise levels, heights, electrical shock, moving machinery, traffic, adverse weather conditions, noxious odors, and wet, humid conditions.
• The job requires climbing and working from a ladder up to 50 feet in height. Candidates must have no aversion to heights and demonstrate comfort and confidence while performing tasks at elevated levels, following all safety protocols.
• The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE