The Technician for the Performing Arts Center serves as Technical Director for the Center and is responsible for operating and maintaining Bowie Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA) facilities and providing technical assistance for scheduled programs of the BCPA. Such support includes but is not limited to lighting, sound, projection, soft goods, rigging, and operation of building systems. The Technician schedules and supervises technical staff and users; provides training and technical assistance to students, teachers and scheduled users in the planning, staging and execution of performing arts center productions; coordinates Center participation in events during rehearsals and live presentations; enforces operational safety and security standards of the BCPA facilities and equipment; and participates in all contract and scheduling meetings. Incumbent must possess the ability to maintain collegial relations with the Center's users, patrons, and coworkers. The position requires considerable evening and weekend hours and reports directly to the Supervisor of the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.   

 

Manages the technical aspects of the BCPA in order to support facility use;

Designs, drafts, implements and documents repertory lighting, sound and rigging plots for different classes of productions;

Prepares drawings and other documentation to be shared with users at contract and production meetings;

Works closely with users to determine their specific technical needs and provides support within capability limitations;

Participates in all contract and scheduling meetings;

Supervises operation of and/or operates (or is one of a team of operators for) sound, lighting, and/or rigging as necessary for scheduled events;

Works closely with teachers and provides special training and support in the planning and staging of school productions;

Serves as the "Facility Manager" for scheduled events and supervises facility operations and the operation of the lighting, sound, and stage rigging systems by technical crews on a scheduled basis;

Responds to facility emergencies when the building cannot be secured;

When necessary; arranges for emergency repairs to secure the facility;

Manages the facility maintenance program for the BCPA;

Monitors scheduled maintenance activities and requests emergency or non-preventive maintenance as required;

Assists in the management of the maintenance budget;

Operates and performs ongoing/routine maintenance of complex technical theatre equipment;

Evaluates users' technical staff and determines if they can be certified for independent operation BCPA systems;

Assist the Supervisor in the recruitment, selection and training process for part-time staff;

Enforces safety and security policies at all times; Acts as the most senior school employee present during after hour usage of performing arts center complex;

Performs minor facility and theatrical equipment maintenance and repairs such as changing light bulbs, electrical fixture repair, seat repair, touch up painting, lockset and door hardware maintenance, cable repair, and other activities requiring basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical skills; and

Performs related duties as assigned. 

 

 

Thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques involved in the operation and control of technical equipment found in large performing arts center complexes;

Knowledge of stage electrical, stage carpentry, lighting, sound, stage rigging and similar stagecraft equipment;

Ability to learn the operation of new equipment as it is incorporated into the performing arts center complex;

Ability to train staff, students, and scheduled users in the proper operation of stagecraft equipment;

Skilled in determining causes of equipment malfunction and isolating problems;

Thorough knowledge of operation and maintenance requirements of lighting, rigging, and other theatrical systems;

Basic knowledge of operation and maintenance requirements of major building systems;

Ability to recognize basic signs of systems needing maintenance and repair before major breakdowns occur; and

Proven ability to maintain harmonious relations with theater and community groups using the facility as well as theater patrons and coworkers.

 

 

 

At least three to five years' experience working as a theater technician operating a variety of sophisticated sound/lighting systems or and equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

 

 

None Required.

 

Incumbent will act as facility manager and supervise part-time staff as required.

 

 

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
  Expected to climb and work on Recital Hall grid mounted lighting and sound systems from lift or ladders; Must be able to comfortably work on the over-audience catwalk system approximately 40 feet above seating areas; Must be able to climb vertical on permanently installed ladders up to 20 feet; Expected to lift typical theatrical equipment including lighting instruments, speakers, tables, chairs, music stands, curtains and draperies, risers, pit cover sections, and small set pieces; Expected to move grand pianos on their dollies with assistance as required for performances or storage; Expected to be able to operate the counterweight rigging system over the main stage which involves climbing spiral staircases and ladders up to 65 feet, pulling fly's in both directions, lifting, carrying, and installing fly counterweight; and Expected to work comfortably at heights of up to 65 feet (grid over stage).   



The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




None.