Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind - ASDB hiring Theater Technical Director - 3131 Tucson in Tucson, AZ | LinkedIn (2024)

THEATER TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Location: Tucson Employee Status: Permanent Hours Per Week: 40 Work Calendar: 12-Month Pay Rate: $19.61 - $23.44 Other: This position requires working weekday evenings and weekends. CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONClass SummaryManage theater technical staff for both production and rental events and other agency events. Oversee maintenance of stage equipment and various aspects of the facility. Coordinate staffing for events; maintain equipment inventory; create and manage databases for equipment tracking; communicate with clients in advance about event technical requirements; provide assistance to the Facilities Usage Supervisor.

Set Up And Operation OfAudio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, cameras, video production gear, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, meetings, and conventions, presentations, and other events as needed.

Theatrical lighting equipment and provide additional technical support for agency theatrical activities for both production and rental events and other agency activities. Act as an event manager for various events. Assist with facility maintenance. Required to travel to various other locations around the state to provide technical support for agency events.

Position will be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or additional duties that occur from time to time.

Training And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4 years of experience or combination of College coursework and verifiable operation experience with sound and lighting systems or video production or event management.
• Experience with staff coordination and supervision
• Or degree in theater arts or related field

Licensing/Certification Requierments

• Must be able to pass FBI and State background check or Fingerprint Clearance Card as position requires by policy or Statute
• Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel that drive on State business
• Must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License

Knowledge Of

• Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit
• Principles and practices of administration and management
• Agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures
• Stage rigging and operation of sound and lighting systems
• Maintenance, installation and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment used in stage production
• Video production systems
• Utilization of proper safety practices and procedures
• Staff supervision and scheduling

Demonstrated Skill/Ability To

• Ensure the safe technical operations of theater equipment and facility
• Install, operate and maintain equipment, materials, tools and supplies used in technical production
• Evaluate equipment needs and notify Theater Technical Director of need to repair or replace equipment
• Effective event management
• Troubleshoot theater equipment problems

BENEFITSBenefit eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental and dependent life insurance. Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents. Employees have a 31-day period from effective date of hire to elected coverage. Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire.

Benefit eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life, non-smokers, accidental death and dismemberment and seat belt insurance.

Benefit eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the State’s retirement plan and long-term disability (LTD) program. Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26-week waiting period before initial enrollment. Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. Benefit Options also offer Employee Self-Service, Wellness, Tuition Discount, Travel Reduction, Auto & Home Insurance and Purchase Discount Programs. CONTACT INFORMATION For more information contact the Recruiter at: HumanResources.Recruitment@asdb.az.gov

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting the Recruiter. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.