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Job Title: Theatre Technical Specialist Salary: $25.46 - $30.95 Hourly Job Type: Provisional Location: SMC The Broad Stage - Santa Monica Blvd & 11th Street, California FLSA: Non-exempt position, eligible for overtime compensation.   Print Job Information | Apply     Description  Benefits  Supplemental Questions   The positions in this classification support the theater technical operations in at least one of three specialized areas which include: audio; electrical; and rigging for indoor stage productions and outdoor events. A pool of temporary people is needed to work "as needed" for special theatre productions. All assignments are limited to 90 working days. Days and hours are flexible. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.  Examples of Duties: Prepares, modifies, interprets and implements working plans, drawings, blueprints, light plots and other written and verbal information concerning indoor stage productions and outdoor events. Performs minor repairs and general maintenance of stage equipment; problem solves and/or trouble shoots in area(s) of specialty. Confers with in-coming show personnel, and assists with rigging of scenery, stage lighting and/or audio equipment. Devices safety protocols and enforces fire safety and OSHA regulations. Performs other related duties as requested or assigned. Specialized Area – Rigging Performs rigging and carries out installations with chains and motors; operates and maintains existing stage counterweight system. Specialized Area – Electrical Implements the circuiting of lights and electric power distribution for assigned productions. Balances the electric loads for safety. Prepares, hangs and connects stage lighting fixtures. Programs and operates computer controlled lighting board and moving lights. Specialized Area – Audio Patches control console based on specifications of the designer or Theatre Technical Director. Performs theatre and live sound reinforcement utilizing digital audio mixing equipment, digital playback, recording system, and acoustical equalization; troubleshoots digital and analog equipment, electronic and wireless interference in the audio system.  Minimum Qualifications: Education Requirement: An Associate Arts degree in Theatre Arts or a closely related field Experience Requirement: Four (4) years of experience in the set-up and operations of theatrical systems in at least one specialized area of audio, electrical and/or rigging. Education/Experience Equivalency: Experience and/or education of the same kind, level, or amount as required in the minimum qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Licensure and/or Certification: None.  Supplemental Information: These are temporary, hourly positions without benefits. An eligibility list will NOT be established to fill these temporary positions. All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding their qualifications for these positions. All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to an interview with the hiring supervisor.