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Location : Palo Alto, CA
Job Type: Limited Hourly
Job Number: 202200323
Department: Community Services Department
Opening Date: 01/09/2023
Description
The City of Palo Alto Community Services Department is seeking to fill one part-time Theatre Technician position. Duties include: performing routine maintenance and inspections; Working with volunteer and professional stage hands; providing on-site production and stage management expertise for users with varying levels of theatrical skills and enforcement of facility safety protocol. Strong inter-personal skills, a customer service orientation, a willingness to learn new skills and some experience in technical operations of a facility are all essential skills. This is an entry-level position with the potential to advance to a more senior technician/supervisor classification
Desired Qualifications:
Schedule:
Will be required to work a flexible schedule including nights and/or weekends as assigned.
Selection Process:
Applications and resume screening will be part of the examination process. Based on screening, those candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to an oral interview. Depending on the number of applications the above process may be altered.
This is a Limited Hourly non-benefited position and not to exceed 999 hours per fiscal year (July - June) or 960 for retirees. The number of hours per week and schedule will be determined based on the assignment.
This is a non-benefited position.
Location : Palo Alto, CA
Job Type: Limited Hourly
Job Number: 202200323
Department: Community Services Department
Opening Date: 01/09/2023
Description
The City of Palo Alto Community Services Department is seeking to fill one part-time Theatre Technician position. Duties include: performing routine maintenance and inspections; Working with volunteer and professional stage hands; providing on-site production and stage management expertise for users with varying levels of theatrical skills and enforcement of facility safety protocol. Strong inter-personal skills, a customer service orientation, a willingness to learn new skills and some experience in technical operations of a facility are all essential skills. This is an entry-level position with the potential to advance to a more senior technician/supervisor classification
Desired Qualifications:
- Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade. College course work in Fine Arts or technical theatre preferred.
- The ideal candidate will have knowledge with the production standards of a variety of performance types including: classical music, dance, theater, and popular music, as well as experience with large, permanent theatrical lighting systems including computer light boards and experience with sound recording playback and reinforcement. Because of the range of users of the space, ability to adjust to varying technical needs of building users is very important. As this is an entry-level position, the willingness to learn and advance technical, customer service, and inter-personal skills is most important.
- Possession of a valid California driver's license is preferred
- Must be able to climb vertical ladders, lift and carry heavy objects
Schedule:
Will be required to work a flexible schedule including nights and/or weekends as assigned.
Selection Process:
Applications and resume screening will be part of the examination process. Based on screening, those candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to an oral interview. Depending on the number of applications the above process may be altered.
This is a Limited Hourly non-benefited position and not to exceed 999 hours per fiscal year (July - June) or 960 for retirees. The number of hours per week and schedule will be determined based on the assignment.
This is a non-benefited position.
