Dome Theater Technician At Clark Planetarium

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Works with the Dome Theatre Supervisor to maintain a variety of dome theater systems and equipment, including mechanical & electronic equipment as well as computer systems. Learn specific programming languages and develop scripts and commands linking the various systems together in the presentation of dome theatre content.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with standard PC hardware and current OS software.
• Experience with lighting, audio, video projection, or similar technical expertise.
• Software skills using image and video editing tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud or comparable software.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.

Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots mechanical and electronic systems in the planetarium dome theater.
• Learns and uses a variety of programming tools to build scripts and sequences used in theater systems.
• Learns and operates planetarium theater systems used in the presentation of shows.
• Learns to produce content for the Dome.
• Maintains the status of Dome systems, schedule and perform preventative maintenance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Troubleshooting skills and techniques, specifically for mechanical and electronic equipment.
• Basic PC hardware maintenance.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Diagnose and repair issues with computers, video projectors, laser systems, spotlights, fog machines and other theatre systems and components.
• Learn how to use entertainment and educational software packages such as the Adobe Suite, Digistar, Beyond, and MagicQ to create effective and engaging content.
• Work effectively alone and in a team environment to accomplish tasks and complete projects.
• Manage tasks and timelines to complete projects on time.
• Effectively communicate with co-workers and management, build presentations and present such in small and large meetings.

Additional Information

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work in a planetarium theater environment - lighting is often very dark or flashy, and the music is often loud.
• Must be able to access and perform maintenance on equipment in tight spaces.
• Must be able to sit or stand for hours with minimal time for breaks.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

• Clark Planetarium is open 363 days/year for 12-15 hrs/day. As such, this person may be scheduled to work days, nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed.
• Must be available to respond to emergencies and occasionally adjust standard work hours to support the needs of the Dome Theatre team.