Hybrid Master Electrician - (Theater/Production Electrician) chez Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis · St. Louis, États-Unis d'Amérique · Hybrid
- Professional
- Bureau à St. Louis
Scheduled Hours
30Position Summary
This position is a 12 month, 30 hours per week position, reporting to the Production Manager. Responsible for rapidly-evolving technology and the use of sound, video and digital effects in live performance. This role will be responsible for the upkeep and storage of equipment in studio, performance, and rehearsal spaces and will work directly with production staff and designers to determine hang and cabling need for each production.Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Train and lead student crews in the hang and cabling of lighting, sound, and projection equipment for department productions. Will assist the TD/LD on focus calls with student crews.
- Serve as the resident “expert” in the growing need for video and digital media in contemporary theater and dance with rapidly-evolving technology and equipment.
- Maintain inventory and document PAD’s equipment and plots.
- Perform proper maintenance and upkeep on department technical equipment and studio spaces, including moving lights, lighting control board software, media server software, studio sound systems and TV monitors for class presentations.
- Attend production meetings, design meetings and tech rehearsals.
- Serve as facility manager during performances as needed. In the summer, serve as point person for all external rentals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions/Schedule:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- The job requires some evening and weekend work for rehearsals and special events.
Physical Effort
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- The job is performed in a physically challenging environment with some lifting, ladder climbing, etc., required.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced music education or music technology degree.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Experience in a university environment a plus.
- A strong background in lighting and sound design.
- Candidate should have knowledge of moving lights and operation of ETC lighting desks, specifically the EOS family.
- Experience with GrandMA2 and Media Server software desired.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail oriented, proactive and able to carry out projects from beginning to end.
- Strong computer skills a must – Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other calendar, email and database software.
- Knowledge with Vectorworks/Autocad desired.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects at once.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree - Theatre
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Lighting Design For Live Music (3 Years), Events Management And Technical Production Leadership (3 Years), Technical Crew Staff Management (1 Year)
Skills:
Grade
G08-HSalary Range
$21.17 - $32.85 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
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Accommodation
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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.