Job Description

Position Summary

Under the supervision or direction of the Technical Theater Coordinator, provides lighting design, sound system coordination, and event set-up for operations and activities of the Electric Theater Center, Community Arts Division and other City-related special events and programs; and performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

Sound and Light Technician I

• Sets up and breaks down all events occurring at the Pioneer Center for the Arts Facility - including the Social Hall, Art Museum, Opera House and Plaza and the St. George Community Center. Events include but are not limited to weddings and receptions, poetry reading, meetings, Heritage Week, and all city sponsored events

• Assures that the facility is clean and ready for the event.

• Sets up for the event, and is present on-site during event (policing) in case any emergencies arise; such as heat, air conditioning problems, adding chairs or tables, or rearranging them throughout the event, cleans up messes that need immediate attention, checks that there are no lit candles or liquor on the premises, and/or kids playing in the fountain or leaving trash outside, sees that the users respect the facility.

• Checks that there is no damage to the facility following the event, and that the kitchen is cleaned up per rental agreement such as, sweeping, and mopping floors, taking out the garbage.

• Breaks down the event, cleans tables, puts away chairs and makes sure that the facility is ready for following events as soon as possible following the event, schedule permitting,

• Assists with production of St. George Art Festival, St. George Marathon, and other City sponsored special events.

• Provide customer service in person and over the phone; answering questions and/or referring customers to appropriate staff members.

• Responds to public inquiries providing accurate information regarding recreation programs and services.

Sound and Light Technician II

• Assists with programming sound equipment, lighting equipment, and other technical systems in advance of performances and productions; troubleshoots and resolves problems with production equipment.

• Assists production staff with sets, props, costumes, equipment, and installation/set-up in advance of performances, productions or presentations.

• Assists with monitoring the condition of equipment, including lighting, sound and rigging equipment; notifies supervisor of the need to repair and replace equipment.

• Utilizes proper safety practices and procedures.

• Communicates with performers and technical staff and renders assistance as requested and approved by supervisor.

• Attends staff meetings as requested.

• Represents the City to public and responds to public requests and questions.

• Responds to complaints or questions regarding technical operations and takes appropriate action to resolve problems.

• Assures that the facility or area is clean and ready for the event or production.

• Assists with production of Concert in the Park, Sunset on the Square, St. George Art Festival, St. George Marathon, Leisure EEEE’s and other City sponsored special events.

• Supports programs and exhibits at City facilities as needed.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Sound and Light Technician III

● Programs sound equipment, lighting equipment, and other technical systems in advance of performances and productions; troubleshoots and resolves problems with production equipment.

● Coordinates with production company staff on sets, props, costumes, equipment, and installation/set-up in advance of performances, productions, or presentations.

● Monitors the condition of equipment, including lighting, sound and rigging equipment; notifies supervisor of the need to repair and replace equipment.

● Utilizes proper safety practices and procedures.

● Communicates with performers and technical staff and renders assistance as requested and approved by the supervisor.

● Attends staff meetings as requested.

● Represents the City to the public and responds to public requests and questions.

● As directed, meets with customers to determine technical and artistic requirements for events or performances.

● Responds to complaints or questions regarding technical operations and takes appropriate action to resolve problems.

● Assures that the facility or area is clean and ready for the event or production.

● Assists with production of Concert in the Park, Sunset on the Square, St. George Art Festival, St. George Marathon, Leisure EEEE’s and other City sponsored special events.

● Supports programs and exhibits at City facilities as needed.

● Performs related duties as assigned.

Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions

Conditions and temperatures may vary depending on the assignment. Requires the use of vision and/or hearing to identify and evaluate emergencies. Must be able to respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies. Requires moderately heavy physical activity exerting 25-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently. Mental demands of intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

Note: Must be available to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and other schedules to help prepare for recreation offerings. This is a part-time position with variable hours averaging less than 28 hours per week over a period of twelve months.