RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
THEATRE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
FLSA: Non-Exempt 240 days Salary Range: $39,648.00 - $58,762.00
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under limited supervision, performs technical tasks to support the use of the theatre equipment. Conducts site visits to train users in proper operation of equipment, perform equipment operation, and repair and maintain equipment. Monitors equipment ensuring compliance with safety and security rules. Reports to the Coordinator of Theatre Facilities.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs technical tasks to support the use of theatre equipment.
Conducts site visits to train users in proper operation of equipment, provides guidance on the "best practices" when using equipment; maintains list of trained personnel.
Performs equipment operation; assists with the operation of and operates rigging, lighting and sound consoles for productions; assists with and/or constructs scenery.
Troubleshoots technical problems in the theatre systems; repairs and maintains fixed and moveable equipment in the facilities.
Monitors equipment operation ensuring compliance with safety and security rules.
Maintains records of proper safety and security measures regarding the use and storage of equipment.
Delivers supplies and materials to sites as needed.
Coordinates volunteer crews for productions as needed.
Performs routine clerical and administrative tasks; answers incoming calls; copies and files documents; researches designs; researches equipment purchases.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts with one to two years of previous experience as a stage technician and/or assisting a technical director; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
There are not special requirements for this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED
TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Data Conception: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, priortize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Interpersonal Communications: Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility.
Language Ability: Requires ability to read a variety of reports and documentation, policy and procedure manuals, etc. Requires the ability to prepare reports, records, recommendations, correspondence, etc. with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence.
Intelligence: Requires the ability exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principals of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape; to identify degrees of similarity or differences in form, shape, movement, etc.; and visually read various information.
Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using office and special theatre equipment/machinery; to operate motor vehicles.
Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, therapy aids, etc. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate 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 stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines.
Physical Communications: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Knowledge of Job: Has thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the Richland County School District One as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Theatre Support Technician. Has the ability to perform technical tasks to support the use of theatre equipment. Is able to conduct routine and thorough site visits to train users in proper operation of equipment, perform equipment operation, and repair and maintain equipment. Understands the proper operation of equipment and is able to troubleshoot equipment and make necessary repairs. Understands the safety factors involved in theatre equipment operation and is able to actively monitor equipment operation ensuring compliance with safety and security rules. Has the ability plan, organize, and prioritize daily assignments and work activities. Has the ability to offer training and assistance to co-workers and employees of other departments as required. Is able to read and interpret complex materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job. Is able to assemble and analyze information and make written reports and records in a concise, clear and effective manner. Has comprehensive knowledge of the terminology and various professional languages used within the department. Has knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations. Has knowledge of and is able to use modern office practices and equipment, including computers. Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations. Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.
Quantity of Work: Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.
Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.
Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.
Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished, and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches issues, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.
Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra-and inter-departmentally.
Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and co-workers for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter-and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints in order to establish and maintain goodwill. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.
Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.
Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established. Ensures that standards are not violated.