Auditorium Tech I/II

Job Description

General Description:

Under direct supervision, operate and monitor auditorium systems and assist with backstage activities in support of events and productions. Ensure the safety of staff, students, participants and patrons. Properly utilize District facilities, equipment and resources. Help prevent incidents by remaining alert and enforcing all safety guidelines. Follows directions and the highest level of safe practices. Provides high quality of service and meets the expectations of performers, production staff and patrons.

Essential Job Elements:

1. Support and work effectively with the participants, performers, supervisors and other staff.
2. Assists with the operation, maintenance and safeguarding of the technical assets of the auditorium, including lighting, sound, communications equipment, video equipment, rigging stage facilities and the fly gallery.
3. Assists with the staging of school productions, programs and community events.
4. Provide support to the Auditorium Coordinator, production staff and event participants, as directed.
5. Advise the Auditorium Coordinator of problems, system malfunctions, safety concerns or other issues that may adversely affect events or the proper operation of auditorium systems.
6. Reports to work promptly and stays on the job until dismissed by the Auditorium Coordinator.
7. Ensures control rooms, equipment access areas and backstage areas are maintained in a clean and orderly condition.
8. Performs all duties with a high level of competency to ensure quality productions and programs.
9. Be proactive and recognize potential hazards or problems before they result in an emergency.
10. Provide appropriate care for the safekeeping and protection of District equipment, tools, facilities and other assets.
11. Assures compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, state and local codes, regulations and requirements.
12. Supports with integrity the mission, vision, goals and positive culture of Joseph City Schools.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. At least 16 years of age.
2. Tech II only:  1 year related experience
3. Communication, interpersonal and physical skills sufficiently effective to perform assigned duties.

Physical Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, balancing, handling, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing. Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus and to function under both dim and bright lighting conditions. Long periods of acute visual and mental attention.

Working Conditions:

Works near moving mechanical parts and both high and low voltage electrical equipment. Climbs ladders, steep stairways and works on catwalks and platforms high above the floor. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally moderate to high. May be exposed to stressful situations as a result of rehearsal and performance requirements. Caution necessary to avoid harm from misuse of equipment and loud noise. The employee must be able to closely adhere to duty schedules with time constraints and interact with students, employees, and patrons.

Contacts:

Staff, students and general public. 

See Salary Schedule: Support Staff.