Stage Technician - Specialist (Pool)
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Major Duties
Under the oversight of the Technical Director and Assistant
Technical Directors, the Stage Technician - Specialist supports
events and performances at The Soraya and Plaza Del Sol on an
as-needed basis. The incumbent works to maintain the integrity,
condition, and value of the facilities as a world-class performing
arts center for the campus and the larger community.
- Fulfills other tasks within the technical production
department, including but not limited to - carpentry, properties,
rigging, and wardrobe.
Assists with load-in, rehearsal/performance, and load-out for a
variety of events, including music, dance, theatre, guest speakers,
and film screenings.
Interacts with visiting production staff, rental clients, and
university events staff in the execution of events; works to
maintain a safe work environment for staff and clients and assists
in the maintenance of stage equipment and systems; ensures a
positive experience for all artists, faculty, students, staff, and
community.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
- Equivalent to four years of experience working for a theater,
repertory, or stock company engaged in the applicable production
specialty area (i.e. costume construction, stage and set
construction, lighting, and/or audio/sound production) or related
field.
- Equivalent to full-time college or university
education/vocational school training in the Arts or job-related
field may be substituted for up to two years of the required
experience on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Thorough and specialized knowledge and experience in applicable
production specialty; more sophisticated knowledge of design theory
and principles to be able to translate design specifications,
blueprints, or drawings into costume, scene, lighting, or sound
production and effects.
- Thorough knowledge of safety requirements and standards related
to production support specialty and stage operations and ability to
train others in safety measures and ensure compliance with codes
and regulations. Comprehensive knowledge of historical periods for
design and construction of materials and effects related to
applicable production specialty.
- Ability and Specialized skills to: independently manage
production support projects and productions by breaking segments
into working units that coincide with production needs; work on
more complex projects/designs and work with more difficult
materials and equipment, including the ability to select and use
the most appropriate materials to meet production needs; use more
complex features of applicable software packages for production
specialty; plan the layout and use of work areas.
- Thorough working knowledge of carpentry including the ability
to operate applicable hand, power, and woodworking tools; ability
to work with a wide range of set and scenery construction
materials; ability to paint scenery from designer renderings,
elevations, sketches, or models; ability to create scale renderings
or models; thorough knowledge of lighting, sound, counterweight,
and other stage systems and equipment; and ability to operate and
troubleshoot computerized set and scenery systems.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
- Classification: Performing Arts Technician II / 0840 /
2
- The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $28.00 - $32.07 per hour,
dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for
this classification is: $23.83- $34.71 per hour.
- HOURS: Intermittent, on-call; hours and schedule vary including
evenings and weekends
- TEMP: Temporary-renewable, end date to be determined.
- The individual hired for this role will physically work
on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.
General Information
- Applications are currently being accepted to establish a Stage
Technician POOL. Applications for these on-call positions will be
accepted continuously through June 30, 2025 or until an adequate
amount of applications have been received.
- This position is a sensitive position as designated by the
CSU.
- A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the
background check may affect the application status of applicants or
the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the
position.
- The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated
reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU
Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
- Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State
Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business
operations reside within the State of California and prohibits
hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of
California.
- Please note: California State University,
Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management
positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized
to work for any employer in the United States.
- Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online
application. To apply and for more detailed information on the
application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
- The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who
are accessing campus facilities at any university location be
immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and
that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity
(on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow
COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department
of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition,
and other relevant indications and comply with other safety
measures established by each campus.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination
on the basis of Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender,
Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender
Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition,
Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity
(including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed,
Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual
Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination
policy is set forth in the
Interim
CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be
provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by
contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.
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