Announcement of Vacancy for

Fine Arts Center Technician

Qualifications: 

-Experience with production lights, sound systems, and video production systems, preferred

-Excellent computer skills required

-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, required

-Demonstrated ability to interact and maintain an effective working relationships with representatives of various groups, vendors, co-workers, and others

-Must be able to maintain irregular and extended work hours

-Ability to multi-task and work independently

-Detail oriented

-Able to lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds using appropriate tools

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate setup and technical requirements for all events and rehearsals
• Operate, maintain, and safeguard theatre technical assets and stage facilities.
• Determine technical needs for staging and special effects in advance of
  productions.
• Design, set up, maintain, and operate all technical equipment for theatre, dance,
  music, and other productions.
• Assist guest designers and artists with technical requirements.
• Advise production managers on equipment specifications, costs, and usage.
• Supervise the implementation of set and prop designs while communicating with
  the Fine Arts Facility Administrator.
• Monitor, repair, and replace equipment, including rigging, scene shop tools, and
  stage assets within budget constraints.
• Perform preventive maintenance and ensure all equipment is operational and
  available as needed.
• Maintain theatre cleanliness and security while fostering strong relationships with
  vendors, staff, and external groups.
• Work irregular and extended hours as needed.
• Lift, push, or pull objects up to 100 pounds using appropriate tools, lift 50 lbs
  overhead and unassisted.

Additional Responsibilities (Scene Shop Foreman, Master Rigger, Master
Carpenter): 

• Provide hands-on instruction to students in theatre practicum courses, including
  safety procedures and technical skills.
• Oversee set construction, determining materials, tools, and timelines for production.
• Assist scenic designers and directors in creating high-quality theatre sets and scenery.
• Plan and organize construction projects using sketches, blueprints, or verbal instructions.
• Maintain, repair, and rig soft goods, auditorium seating, and special theatrical effects.
• Facilitate transportation of props, costumes, and rental items.
• Working at heights above 20 feet in Personal Protective Equipment
• Knowledgeable in Rigging related math and safe rigging practices.
• Risk assessment for theatrical rigging and set design.
• Overseeing a student Running Crew backstage during theatrical performances.
• Supervising students in the Scene Shop.
• Assisting lighting and sound as needed and capable of operating systems when department heads are unavailable.
• Preferred knowledge of knot work, theatrical painting, theatrical flats, platforms, and wagons, drafting, 3d printing, staging directions, orchestra shell operations, and safe theatrical industry standards.

Campus Support:

• Assist with setup and execution of graduation ceremonies.
• Support performing arts extracurricular activities across campus.

Contract Length:                    240 days

Salary:                                    Spartanburg School District Six Salary Schedule

Filing Deadline:                     Until filled

Effective Date

  of Employment:                   2025-2026 School Year

 Please apply on-line through the District website www.spart6.org Employment Opportunities