What are the responsibilities and job description for the Arena Overhire Technician position at Harford Community College?
Posting Category
Part-Time Staff
Starting salary range or starting hourly rate range
$21.56 - $34.50 based on experience and qualifications
Classification Title
About Harford Community College
Harford Community College (HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we’re committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website.
Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Benefits
Job Description
Overhire staff are responsible for performing all tasks related to production support for APGFCU Arena events. Duties include, but are not limited to, loading-in and -out lighting, audio, rigging, staging and power systems necessary to support each event; running lighting consoles, analog and digital audio consoles, follow spots and other necessary equipment for each event.
The College is seeking overhire technicians in the following areas:
Power
The College is seeking overhire technicians in the following areas:
Power
- Safely connect and disconnect power systems for lighting, audio, and rigging systems.
Lighting
- Hang, focus, circuit, patch, and repair conventional and moving head lighting fixtures.
- Program and run ETC and High-End Systems lighting consoles.
Audio
- Hang and cable line arrays and stage monitors.
- Set up and cable all necessary input devices such as microphones, playback devices and processing, and output gear.
- Set up and run various analog and digital consoles as required by event including inboard and outboard signal processing.
Rigging
- Verify that flown equipment expected loads will not exceed facility roof load limits.
- Assemble truss systems to support expected loads as required by event.
- Inspect all rigging equipment before and after use for signs of damage or excessive wear; remove from service is necessary.
Staging
- Assemble portable staging per manufacturer’s instructions and as required by event.
- Inspect all staging equipment before and after use for signs of damage or excessive wear; remove damaged equipment from service if necessary.
Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia. Work is generally performed on the College campus unless otherwise specified.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position.
Your application to this position will remain active until December 31 of the current year. If you are not selected by that time, you must re-apply to be considered. If you apply on or after November 1 of the current year, your application will remain active until December 31 of the following calendar year.
Required Education
High school diploma or GED.
Required Experience
Minimum one year of regular, frequent event support experience in arena-type venues.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Extensive knowledge, skills, and ability in one of the following areas: Power Distribution, Lighting and Electrics, Audio, Rigging, Staging
- Strong skills and understanding in another of the areas named above
- Ability to safely work independently in an arena- or theater-type setting
- Ability to safely load in, run, and load out equipment so the event is safe for crew, performers, and patrons
All applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs without assistance. Candidates must pass a practical skill examination. Hours will vary according to event requirements with a combination of day, evening, and weekend hours. Reliable transportation is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to supervise others as a lead in one of the areas named above
- Time management skills
- Ability to receive, communicate, and coordinate complex information
General Weekly Work Schedule
Work schedule varies based on the needs of the department, as determined by the supervisor.
The hours of part-time, as-needed employees are limited to a total of less than 500 hours in each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).
The hours of part-time, as-needed employees are limited to a total of less than 500 hours in each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2026-006AO
Open Date
Close Date
12/31/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Salary : $22 - $35