What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Theatre Equipment Tech / Assistant Technical Director position at Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County?
JOB
The Assistant Technical Director is not a technician that performs tasks masked in the shadows, but a creative professional responsible for the execution of events, the operation of equipment and systems, the safety of participants and guests, supervision of contractors and volunteers, and all of the administrative functions and responsibilities assigned to each of those tasks.REPORTS TO: Program SpecialistFLSA STATUS: Non-exemptCLASSIFICATION: Part Time No Benefits, Serves at the discretion of the Department Director.PAY GRADE: 114SAFETY SENSITIVE: NoPurpose The primary purpose of this job is to assist with the coordination of various front of house, stage and backstage technical production details related to the operation, maintenance, and public use of the Morton Theatre, a multi-discipline performing arts center and/or Quinn hall, a black-box theatre. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, repairing and/or maintaining theatrical equipment and technical systems, operating lighting and sound systems, and assisting with daily operations of the facility. Persons in this position are also responsible for assisting with coordination of all incoming and in-house events and activities and oversight of the stage crews, equipment and vendors operating in their assigned theatre or performance space and performing additional tasks as assigned.Job Related Requirements Work Schedule: Varied depending on event schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.May be required to work on religious holidays.Regular and predictable attendance is required.Must work cooperatively with others.When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Vocational or technical diploma or equivalent in a related discipline with two years of experience operating theatrical equipment and technical systems and/or general/mechanical repair, maintenance work, or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.Must possess a valid driver's license.Must be certified in First Aid/CPR or the ability to attain within 6 months of employment.Must possess a valid Forklift license or the ability to attain within 6 months of employment.Experience or open to training in multiple areas of production management and/or stagecraft: backstage and front-of-house exposure, including box office ticket sales, and house management preferred.Supervisory experience is preferred.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment associated with theatrical equipment, technical systems, and general maintenance projects. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of heavy work. DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving/receiving assignments and/or directions to/from co-workers, assistants or supervisors. LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare forms, reports, drawings, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence. INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management. VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages, including technical systems and mechanical terminology. NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages. FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with a variety of machinery and equipment associated with theatrical equipment and technical systems, and general maintenance projects. MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using equipment. Requires the ability to lift, bend, push, pull, manipulate equipment/tools and objects as the position necessitates. MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as automated equipment, mechanic tools, hand tools, testing equipment, etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency. PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing perceiving nature of sounds by ear).ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or leah.jagatic@accgov.com.
The Assistant Technical Director is not a technician that performs tasks masked in the shadows, but a creative professional responsible for the execution of events, the operation of equipment and systems, the safety of participants and guests, supervision of contractors and volunteers, and all of the administrative functions and responsibilities assigned to each of those tasks.REPORTS TO: Program SpecialistFLSA STATUS: Non-exemptCLASSIFICATION: Part Time No Benefits, Serves at the discretion of the Department Director.PAY GRADE: 114SAFETY SENSITIVE: NoPurpose The primary purpose of this job is to assist with the coordination of various front of house, stage and backstage technical production details related to the operation, maintenance, and public use of the Morton Theatre, a multi-discipline performing arts center and/or Quinn hall, a black-box theatre. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, repairing and/or maintaining theatrical equipment and technical systems, operating lighting and sound systems, and assisting with daily operations of the facility. Persons in this position are also responsible for assisting with coordination of all incoming and in-house events and activities and oversight of the stage crews, equipment and vendors operating in their assigned theatre or performance space and performing additional tasks as assigned.Job Related Requirements Work Schedule: Varied depending on event schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.May be required to work on religious holidays.Regular and predictable attendance is required.Must work cooperatively with others.When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Vocational or technical diploma or equivalent in a related discipline with two years of experience operating theatrical equipment and technical systems and/or general/mechanical repair, maintenance work, or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.Must possess a valid driver's license.Must be certified in First Aid/CPR or the ability to attain within 6 months of employment.Must possess a valid Forklift license or the ability to attain within 6 months of employment.Experience or open to training in multiple areas of production management and/or stagecraft: backstage and front-of-house exposure, including box office ticket sales, and house management preferred.Supervisory experience is preferred.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment associated with theatrical equipment, technical systems, and general maintenance projects. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of heavy work. DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving/receiving assignments and/or directions to/from co-workers, assistants or supervisors. LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare forms, reports, drawings, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence. INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management. VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages, including technical systems and mechanical terminology. NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages. FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with a variety of machinery and equipment associated with theatrical equipment and technical systems, and general maintenance projects. MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using equipment. Requires the ability to lift, bend, push, pull, manipulate equipment/tools and objects as the position necessitates. MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as automated equipment, mechanic tools, hand tools, testing equipment, etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency. PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing perceiving nature of sounds by ear).ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or leah.jagatic@accgov.com.
