OPS Skilled Video Technician

Skilled Video Technicians assist full-time UFPA crew and rental/touring personnel in the general load-in, set-up, strike, and load-out of various theatrical productions, work calls, and non-theatrical events. Position requires the ability and willingness to work in different areas of specialization regularly.

Additional duties include:

• Work in close co-operation & communication with Technical Supervisors on the coordination of technical requirements of various events
• Assist in the production of live events utilizing various theatrical elements, video and projection devices, including Q-lab to achieve artist and/or client requirements for productions
• Assist Technical Supervisors with the inventory, maintenance, and repair of all technical equipment, including assisting in the cleanliness and organization of the stage and backstage areas
• Maintain a safe working environment at all times by following all established safety policies

Expected Salary: $16.00 to $21.00 commensurate with experience

Minimum Requirements:

• General working knowledge of equipment and procedures used in theatre and live show production
• Must maintain a calm and professional demeanor in interactions with guests, coworkers, and client users of the facility
• Capacity and willingness for strenuous manual labor with industry standard equipment and materials
• Successful teamwork with fast work pace and under intense schedule pressure
• Ability to work evenings/nights, weekends and holidays as needed and on short notice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with touring production in facilities of similar type and size
• Can be called upon to provide training and supervision of Part-Time OPS Stagehand crew
• Understands signal flow and basic pre and post-production workflows
• Is familiar with basic terminology as it relates to video production and projection
• Ability to think for themselves to accomplish tasks in a safe and efficient manner
• Can set up a modular operation station for running the different definitions of “Video/AV” that we provide to our clients
• Has a very basic understanding of networking and networking protocols

Special Instructions to Applicants:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Schedule is highly variable and depends on calendar of events. Hours of work can include daytime, nights, and weekends. Work subject to be maintenance, planning, preparation, technical installation/removal, rehearsals, and/or performances.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No

Applications Close: 10 September 2025

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/536590

Our Commitment: The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.