THEATRE TECHNICIAN
The purpose of the role is to support the Technical Manager in the delivery of technical service at the theatre and arts centre. The post-holder will be expected to work on stage, sound and lighting during get-ins, show running and get outs for productions in the theatre and studio.
The post-holder should be knowledgeable in health and safety best practice and current legislation. The Theatre Technician will report to the Technical Manager and as a Duty Technician supervise work with Volunteer and Casual Technicians.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical services
Deliver technical services and support, in preparation for and during live performances and events, operating or supervising sound and lighting equipment as appropriate.
Assist in the logging and maintaining of equipment and stock control.
Attend technical and production meetings.
Complete and file a show report for each live event as Duty Technician
Operate the projector for the cinema. Help ensure films are built on time and returned to the distributers in good order and on time.
People
Assist in the training of volunteers and apprentices, showing them how to operate equipment, mindful of health and safety policies and best practice.
Compliance
Ensure rigging is carried out satisfactorily to industry standards. This will include working at height.
Comply with all company policies, legal requirements and health and safety legislation to maintain safe practise at work.
Report any health and safety issues immediately to the Duty Technician or Technical Manager.
Assist in the immediate remedial response to correct inadequacies or failings.
Other
The post-holder will be required to carry out administrative work associated with tasks at hand.
Provide assistance in maintaining the built facilities as directed by the Technical Manager.
Be a designated key holder with responsibility to open and secure the building.