Audio/Lighting Technician_

Details**Open Date** 08/22/2024**Requisition Number** PRN39634B**Job Title** Theatrical Technician**Working Title** Audio/Lighting Technician**Job Grade** C**FLSA Code** Nonexempt**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No**Standard Hours per Week** 30**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time**Shift** Day**Work Schedule Summary**Flexible Monday- Sunday hours and days very depending on production**VP Area** Academic Affairs**Department** 00079 - Theatre Department**Location** Campus**City** Salt Lake City, UT**Type of Recruitment** External Posting**Pay Rate Range** 12.00-16.00**Close Date****Open Until Filled** Yes**Job Summary**Maintains and manages sound and light inventory in Theatre Department spaces. Works with Sound and Lighting faculty to ensure smooth and safe Load-in and Load-out of Department shows. Helps supervise student work study and lab students crews.**Responsibilities*** Light board/sound board setup.* Assist Master Electrician with hang and focus.* Assist Master Electrician with maintenance of lighting equipment in Meldrom, Babcock, and studio 115 theaters.* Assist Sound Supervisor with sound system installation / set-up and strike.- add practical gear on show by show basis, including but not limited to; sound effect speakers, band inputs / lines, microphones, monitor speakers for bandand cast* Troubleshooting house sound and lighting system and equipment. Including 70 volt monitor system.* Assist with comms installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.* Wireless microphone management and maintenance.* Maintain booth areas.* Provide oversight and guidance to student crews.* Communication and coordination with PTC sound designer / sound supervisor* Assist Lighting and Sound departments to return lighting and sound systems to original or shared configuration.* Attend technical rehearsals when Lighting or Sound mentor is unavailable or if either are mentoring another design area, such as Media Design or filming the production.* Tie in “tails” or make proper connections to company switch for 3 phase motor operation or portable dimming systems (to assist Technical Director or Rigger).**Minimum Qualifications**Two years of full time professional experience in one or all of the above listed skills technical theatrical skills or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required.Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.**Preferences**Some experience in theatrical lighting and/or sound. Department is willing to train. Capable of lifting 60 pounds. Comfortable on ladders and working at height.Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.**Type** Benefited Staff**Special Instructions Summary****Additional Information**The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. 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