What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Technical Coordinator position at City of Lubbock, TX?
Summary
Assists in supervision of personnel needed to conduct stage presentations at the Civic Center and Auditorium-Coliseum. Supervises and participates in set-up and operation of stage equipment, lights, and sound equipment.
Essential Functions
- Assist in scheduling and supervising contract labor including stagehands, forklift operators, riggers, spotlight operators, etc. engaged in set-up and operation of equipment for events;
- Set-up audio/visual equipment, amplifiers, microphones, podiums, etc. according to lesee requests;
- Assist in contacting lessees to determine technical needs for their event; provide information regarding the Civic Center and Auditorium/Coliseum technical specifications;
- Maintain equipment used in all facets of staging; conduct annual inventory of equipment; assist in scheduling time to repair equipment;
- Assist in budget preparation by compiling information; document purchases made by section; prepare invoices to lessees for stage services;
- Assist in providing training to labor crews regarding safety and proper operation of equipment;
- Perform related duties as required.
Qualifications
Completion of a bachelor degree in technical theater or a closely related field with an additional one to three years experience supervising stage activities; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:
Valid Current Driver's License
Physical Exam Required
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Operation of sound equipment, scenery, and stage lighting equipment;
- Basic stage lighting and scenery design;
- Stage safety practices, rigging, fly systems, drapery systems, and all audio/visual equipment.
- Coordinate and supervise the work of others;
- Set up and operate a variety of audio/visual equipment, microphones, amplifiers, etc.;
- Communicate effectively with lessees and the public.
- Frequently walk
- Occasionally stand
- Occasionally climb ladders, stairs, or inclined surfaces,
- Frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds;
- Frequently carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally carry up to 50 pounds.
- Frequently bend and kneel
- Occasionally push and pull objects;
- Occasionally flex upper trunk forward; partial flexing of knees,
- Occasionally rotate upper trunk to right or left while sitting or standing;
- Frequently reach at shoulder height and occasionally reach above shoulder height