electronics technician Atlanta, GA
Job description
General Description
The purpose of this classification is to set up and operate theatrical equipment and assist with backstage activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent most of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.
Sets up and operates theatrical equipment, such as microphones, speakers, theatrical lighting, projectors, marley dance floor, and projector screens: selects proper equipment and accessories for use during various theater productions and other activities; conducts sound and lighting checks.
Performs preventative maintenance and minor repair work on lighting and sound equipment, including diagnosing malfunctioning equipment and determining parts and labor required for repair; coordinates major repairs and transports equipment to vendors.
Assists backstage: works the main curtain; operates the fly system; works as stage hand for theater productions as either a light board operator, sound board operator, or any other position as needed for the production.
Sets up and tears down for performances and activities: opens and closes facilities; unlocks and locks gates and doors and secures grounds; loads and unloads sets and equipment; sets up and tears down chairs and tables; lays marley for dance performances; manages green room catering and promoter deliveries.
Serves as point of contact for patrons, production staff, crew and cast; answers questions and provides information; directs talent, transportation and crew to parking area, etc.
Operates or uses various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments: operates and maintains dolly, genie lift, light board, fly rail system, and other tools and equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Communicates with supervisor, other employees, clients, third party service contractors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Additional Functions
- Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by vocational or technical training in theater arts or a related field; supplemented by two years of experience in audio/visual, theater or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
ADA Compliance
Physical Ability: 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 of objects and materials of moderate weight (40-50 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, or rude/irate customers.
