Technician - Stage Lighting

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University offers the Stage Lighting Technician role as a dynamic opportunity to contribute directly to high-quality artistic productions while working within a collaborative, creative environment. Supporting the School of the Arts and Events and Production Services (EPS), this position is integral to bringing performances in Dance, Music, Theatre, and Art & Design to life. Working under the direction of the Lighting Manager, the technician helps ensure that theatrical lighting systems are safely, efficiently, and expertly implemented for each production, from load-in through technical rehearsals and final load-out.

This role also provides meaningful leadership experience through guiding and mentoring part-time professional and student electricians, fostering skill development and teamwork in a real-world production setting. UVU values safety, professionalism, and artistic excellence, making this position well-suited for individuals who enjoy hands-on technical work, thrive in a fast-paced production environment, and want to support a vibrant arts community within a mission-driven university.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Participates in teams to set up, maintain, and dismantle light fixtures and the associated lighting, electrical, and rigging equipment used for live productions.
• Focus and operate light fixtures, attach color filters, and other lighting accessories.
• Leads crews as assigned and assists with their training.
• Programs and/or operates lighting consoles for live productions in any of the Noorda Center venues.
• Troubleshoots lighting systems.
• Monitors assigned productions.
• Repairs equipment and maintains the shop and storage spaces clean and functional.
• Assists and teaches student employees and lab students in practical production experiences.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate’s degree plus one year of experience in a related field or any combination of education and/or experience related to the position classification summary totaling a minimum of three years.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline plus three years of professional-level experience in Summary of Duties or equivalent education and experience totaling seven years. ETCP Entertainment Electrician certification desired.
• Experience in a multi-venue University Arts Center is a big plus.
  
  

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Understanding of the maintenance, operation, and installation of theatrical lighting equipment and systems.
• Moderate knowledge and experience with programming and operating ETC Eos family lighting consoles.
• Knowledge of intelligent equipment, including LED and moving lights.
• Knowledge of integrated lighting networks, particularly ETC Net3.
• Knowledge of video projection and Q-Lab is a plus.
  
  

Skills

• Familiarity with Lightwright and Vectorworks.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Moderate skills in reading and executing theatrical light plots.
• Basic skill in troubleshooting lighting systems and plots to the component level.
• Basic skills in repairing and maintaining theatrical lighting equipment and systems.
• Skilled at creating and working with practicals and special effects, including installing and controlling LEDs.
• Coordinate work with scenic and property shops.
• As appropriate, collaborate with staff in other units and divisions to achieve the goals of the school.
• Good computer skills and use of spreadsheets, calendars, and time management applications.
• Good organizational skills; deadline driven with proven ability to manage changing priorities.
• Good time management skills.
• Decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to keeping workspaces organized and clean.
• Lighting design skills are a plus.
• Opportunities for design if qualified.
• Basic skills in assessing the physical, electrical, and data needs from lighting designers’ drawings.
  
  

Abilities

• Ability to work with large-scale rental packages.
• Experience with lighting for live entertainment across a variety of performance genres, including various styles of dance (modern, ballet, ballroom, etc), opera, musical theatre, drama, outdoor performances, concerts (classical, contemporary, jazz, headliner), etc.
• Ability to work comfortably at heights using ladders, lifts, and fall arrest equipment.
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds solo and heavier with assistance.
• Ability to work with additional lighting consoles, including Hog 4 and/or GrandMA, is a plus.
• Ability to learn new technologies and apply them to production challenges.
• Must be able to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including nights and weekends. (Most Sundays are dark, but occasionally Sunday work cannot be avoided.)
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team. Must be able to lead teams to accomplish tasks promptly.
• Ability to work with students and part-time employees of varied skills.
• Training as required and supervising effectively.
• Ability to cross over and assist in all areas of theatrical production.