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Theater Technician

Los Rios Community College District
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026
Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Theater Arts Technical Director, the incumbent participates in the construction and preparation of stage sets, lighting and sound for the Theater Arts Department. Incumbent oversees student work; functions as shop foreperson; performs duties needed to insure the safe and efficient operation of theater performance and shop areas; organizes and maintains storage areas for maximum security; and performs related instructional functions as needed.

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Typical Duties

Purchases supplies used for theater production construction; constructs scenery, installs sound and lighting for theater productions. Designs, constructs, operates and maintains stage materials and equipment; maintains inventories and cost control records of tools, supplies, and equipment. Oversees students' work in stage, lighting and sound design, construction, and operations, and assists them with various projects. Issues, receives and checks tools and supplies used by students in theater technical classes. Performs technical duties required for safe and efficient production of theater performances, and related laboratories. Assists Technical Director in setup, strike and storage of stage scenery and properties and in rehearsal and performance setups. Opens theater for theater events and checks stage, lighting, ventilation and equipment to ensure proper operation and supervises use of theater and other related shop areas when used by large classes or for special events. Assists faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:Two years of experience in the construction, operation and maintenance of stage equipment and materials.

EDUCATION:Bachelor degree in drama/theater with emphasis in technical theater. NOTE: Two years of college and four years full time professional experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.
Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement.Education Requirement:One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.

Application Instructions

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

  1. A Los Rios Community College District Application
  2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  3. Letter of Interest

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Applications submitted without all required documents listed above will be disqualified.
  • Applications submitted with additional materials NOT requested will be disqualified.
  • Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
  • Applicants indicating "see resume" on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
  • Individuals who have completed college/university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents, even if the foreign document has been accepted by another college/university in the United States.
  • Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLYaccepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.
  • ONLY copies of transcripts from a US College/University orForeign Transcript Evaluation will be accepted. DO NOT include any foreign transcripts.
  • Graduate advising documents, certificate of degrees, diplomas, and grade reports will not be accepted as transcripts.

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

The Los Rios Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, creed, gender, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political beliefs, political activities, political affiliation, disability, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, veteran status, medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

 

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