BASIC FUNCTION: The job of Theater SOUND (listed as lighting on official CUSD job title) Stage Technician was established to work as an instructional and practical assistant for Technical Theatre and Stagecraft students, grades 9-12 under the direction of the Performing Arts Facilities Manager. This position provides technical support and oversight of the theater operations including equipment and facility maintenance, audio/video set-up and operations, inventory, training and functional supervision of students, technical staff and facility users of the Coronado Performing Arts Center; overseeing technical needs and some staffing components for performances, events and related functions in other district facilities appropriate to the District’s short and long term goals.

REPRESENTATIVE CHARACTERISTICS: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assist Technical Theatre Dept. Chair/Technical Director in a classroom and scene shop setting and during production preparation as assigned. Prepare light, audio, and other production systems for events for the purpose of operating such systems during events with responsibility to independently make artistic judgments, interpreting requirements and anticipating and resolving problems in order to accomplish successful presentations. Design sound for productions as needed. Assist student designers. Assist District personnel, students and community users for the purpose of ensuring safe operation and protection of theater/performance equipment. Assist with maintaining stage and media equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability and functioning of required tools and equipment within a safe work area. Perform routine maintenance on assigned equipment as necessary for the purpose of assisting in arranging for major repairs if needed and troubleshooting system problems. Monitor inventory levels of supplies and equipment as necessary for the purpose of assisting in ordering, receiving and maintaining inventory of supplies and materials. Assist in maintaining inventory of theater items for the purpose of providing security of tools, equipment, supplies, props and sets in the theater. Secure facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, loss and liability and ensuring safety at work site. Communicate with District personnel and outside agencies for the purpose of exchanging information and resolving issues or concerns. Perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

CLASS TITLE: THEATRE SOUND (Lighting) STAGE TECHNICIAN UNIT Salary Range: 9 Operate equipment used in theater production; adhering to safety practices. Possess ability to program digital Allen and Heath sound board. Work under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods. Operate within a defined budget. Utilize resources from other departments to perform the job’s functions. Recognize opportunities for continual impact on the organization’s services.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Program sound board (Allen and Heath)  Principles of sound Transmission and amplification Stage lighting and stage machinery Use and basic repair of stage equipment Concepts of stage production and support