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Departmental Overview
The mission of Cal Performances is to produce and present performances of the highest artistic quality, enhanced by programs that explore compelling intersections of education and the performing arts.
Senior Scene Technicians have demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of stage specialization and can work independently in that area with general supervision from the Senior Director of Operations, Head Carpenter, Head Electrician, Audio/Video Department Head, Event Manager, or Event Sponsor, or their designees. Incumbents have familiarity with technical areas outside of their specialization and are able to perform general duties in those areas. Under the general supervision of the Stage Supervisors, Event Managers, or designated touring personnel, the incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of technical elements of events in Cal Performances' venues or other venues as assigned. Senior Scene Technicians shall have an understanding of and a demonstrated ability to function under performance conditions.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: July 20, 2026
Responsibilities
Production Implementation
Under the supervision of the Stage Supervisors or their designate, the incumbent will be responsible for one or more of the following tasks:
- Assists with the implementation of all technical-related elements required by events during pre-hangs, load-ins, rehearsals, shows, load-outs, and changeovers. Performs general stage duties as needed.
- Assists full crew with various off-stage tasks, including but not limited to: loading and unloading of trucks, set-up or strike of staging, audio, video, lighting, and/or scenic elements as required in non-performance spaces.
- Gathers all necessary equipment and safely transports it from storage to the stage for events; returns all gear to storage when it is no longer needed.
- Practices and enforces safe working habits. Immediately reports unsafe situations and conditions to their supervisors.
- Consistently executes cues correctly per production or in-house instruction.
- Engage in maintenance and inspection procedures as required
- Other duties as assigned.
Specialization
Senior Scene Technicians have a demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: Stage Carpentry, Properties, and Rigging; Lighting; Sound; Audiovisual.
Crew Lead (20%)
Acts as a crew leader and actively engages in the work to meet the requirements of the production goals for Cal Performances events, rental events, and/or maintenance activities.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in technical theater production in a professional live performance setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Use of the proper PPE.
- Willingness and ability to learn venue-specific systems.
- Exhibits a positive, approachable attitude.
- Able to quickly and easily adapt to changing situations.
- Able to work long hours, overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to move and manage items weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work at heights utilizing ladders and personnel lifts.
- Willingness to continually learn and keep your skills up to date.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to recognize unsafe working practices.
- Ability to interpret and explain graphical plots, diagrams, and paperwork to others.
- Experience with the safe operation of personnel lifts, power tools, hand tools, pneumatic equipment, and material handling equipment.
- Appreciation for a wide variety of performing arts.
- Knowledge and understanding of IP system networking and general computer components.
- Adequate computer skills and a high comfort level with technology.
- Industry-recognized certifications are desired (ETCP, CTS, OSHA-10, OSHA-30, etc.)
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