Senior Technical Assistant- Master Electrician/Lighting Designer

Closing: March 7th, 2025 at 9:00 PM (PST)

Position: Senior Technical Assistant- Master Electrician

Department: PARCS

Hourly Wage: $26.79-$31.01

Classification: Temporary

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Senior Technical Assistant operates under the supervision of the Lancaster Performing Arts Center (LPAC) Supervisor. The Senior Technical Assistant is responsible for one or more of the following: designing/programming lighting for in-house, touring, and rental artists as required, lighting support and setups for outdoor events as needed, ordering supplies, and lighting equipment maintenance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• ETC EOS, HOG, Expression console programming.
• ETC dimming rack technical knowledge.
• Light plot and focus skills.
• Setting stage plots, dmx cabling, and Edison/ powercon power feeds.
• Counterweight rigging and flyrail operation skills.
• Ability to operate tablet-based console apps.
• Personnel lift safe operation skills.
• Experience designing for dance, music, and theater performances.
• Safe scenic construction practices when using hand and power tools.
• Loading /unloading equipment, cases, gondolas, and hampers from trucks.
• General knowledge of theatrical stage lighting design and lighting console programming.
• Assist in training of Stage Assistants.
• Ability to work nights and weekends

The duties listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive.  An employee may also perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.  This position is considered non-exempt.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to organize
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Deal tactfully and effectively with staff, participants, and the public
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance
• Currently enrolled in a college, university, or trade school majoring in Theatre Arts, Film, Television, or a related field, is desirable.

Core Competencies:

• Problem Solving – Analytically and logically evaluating information.
• Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work.
• Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity.
• Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
• Safety Focus – Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectations of customers.
• Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information.
• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
• Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace.
• Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness.

Guiding Principles

1. Put people first.
2. Be visionary.
3. Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
4. Be Fiscally Responsible.
5. Be Creative.
6. Always Improving.
7. Be Adaptable and Resilient.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (frequent).
• Position self to bend or twist (frequent).
• To move, transport, position items up to 50 lbs. (frequent).
• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (moderate).
• Operate Equipment (moderate).
• Stationary or squatting position (frequent).

Environmental Factors:

• Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent).
• Interruptions (frequent) 

Essential Cognitive Functions:

• Analyze (frequent).
• Computations (frequent).
• Generate Written Work Product (infrequent).
• Independent Problem Solving (continuous).
• Interruptions (frequent).
• Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous).
• Organize (frequent).

Core Competencies:

• Put people first.
• Be visionary.
• Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
• Examine the long-term fiscal impact.
• Generate value from within the core.
• Focus on analysis over process.
• Build for resiliency and adaptation.
• View economic development as an opportunity to enhance quality of life.
• Incorporate technology to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Create community brand and neighborhood identity.

Disaster Service Worker:

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100-3109, all public employees are declared disaster service workers subject to disaster service activities as may be assigned to them in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disaster.

Reasonable accommodations will be made, when possible, to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.dfeh.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/. 

The City of Lancaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer.