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Senior Scene Technicians/Stagehands
Cal Performances
Berkeley, CA
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Cal Performances is seeking quality Senior Scene Technicians/Stagehands.
Senior Scene Technicians have demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of stage specialization and can work independently in that area with general supervision from the Production Manager, Head Carpenter, Head Electrician, Audio/Video Department Head, Event Manager, or Event Sponsor, or their designates. Incumbent has familiarity of technical areas outside of their specialization and are able to perform general duties in those areas.
Under the general supervision of the Stage Supervisors, Event Managers, or designated touring personnel, incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of technical elements of events in Cal Performances' venues or other venues as assigned. Senior Scene Technicians shall have an understanding of and a demonstrated ability to function under performance conditions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include but are not limited to:
Production Implementation
Under supervision of the Stage Supervisors or their designate, incumbent will be responsible for one or more of the following tasks:
- Assists with the implementation of all technical related elements required by events during pre-hangs, load-ins, rehearsals, shows, load-outs, and changeovers. Performs general stage duties as needed.
- Assists full crew with various off-stage tasks, including but not limited to: loading and unloading of trucks, set-up or strike of staging, audio, video, lighting, and/or scenic elements as required in non-performances spaces (e.g., mezzanine events, off-site rehearsal spaces, lobby displays, donor residences, etc.).
- Gathers all necessary equipment and safely transports from storage to stage for events; returns all gear to storage when it is no longer needed. Follows and improves upon existing systems for identifying and repairing broken items, ensuring all items are in good condition and ready for use. Maintains storage areas in a clean and organized manner.
- Practices and enforces safe working habits. Immediately reports unsafe situations and conditions to their supervisors. Proactively works to prevent accidents and manage risk levels on stage and in their work area.
- Consistently executes cues correctly per production or in-house instruction.
- Other duties as assigned.
Specialization
Senior Scene Technicians have a demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas and can work independently in that area with general supervision from either the Stage Supervisors, Event Managers, Touring Staff, or their designates. Senior Scene Technicians have familiarity of technical areas outside of their specialization and are able to perform general duties in those areas.
Areas of Specialization
-Stage Carpentry, Properties, and Rigging:
-Lighting:
-Sound:
-Audiovisual:
(Please refer to the full job posting at Jobs Berkeley website for more information about each field of the specialization.)
Crew Lead
Acts as a crew leader and actively engages in the work to meet the requirements of the production goals for Cal Performances events, rental events, and/or maintenance activity. Actively participates in technical rehearsals with full crew and performers. This includes the ability to recognize unacceptable work and correct it or bring it to the attention of supervisors. Exhibits leadership by taking initiative to join in with other crew when work is occurring, without waiting to be asked.
Interacts with Event Managers or designates, Stage Supervisors, touring production staff, artists, performers, and peers, in a professional manner. Will utilize customer service techniques to collaboratively solve problems or clarify instructions. Coordinates with non-technical units to assure smooth event running and timely realization of events.
Works with the Event Sponsors, artists and performers, to determine and call cues for a given event. Helps to assign these cues among other available Scene Technicians when needed.
Ensures that industry standard health and safety practices are observed in accordance with general industry practices, UC Berkeley standards, and specific training as provided by Cal Performances. Participates in our safety programs, including fall prevention and protection plans, and dropped object prevention plans. Proactively completes required UC training as assigned and pursues Professional Development opportunities.
Under the general supervision of the Stage Supervisors or designates, may direct crews for planned maintenance projects or other non-theatrical events without direct supervision.
Works with a staff with a wide variety of experience levels; motivates stage crew members and encourages participation and teamwork, modeling and promoting a respectful, civil, and professionally appropriate working environment.
Other Information
This is a variable time career appointment with a full benefits package. FTE will be varied from 50% to 100%. This is a non-exempt position with overtime earned after 40 hours in a week.
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Cal Performances is seeking quality Senior Scene Technicians/Stagehands.
Senior Scene Technicians have demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of stage specialization and can work independently in that area with general supervision from the Production Manager, Head Carpenter, Head Electrician, Audio/Video Department Head, Event Manager, or Event Sponsor, or their designates. Incumbent has familiarity of technical areas outside of their specialization and are able to perform general duties in those areas.
Under the general supervision of the Stage Supervisors, Event Managers, or designated touring personnel, incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of technical elements of events in Cal Performances' venues or other venues as assigned. Senior Scene Technicians shall have an understanding of and a demonstrated ability to function under performance conditions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include but are not limited to:
Production Implementation
Under supervision of the Stage Supervisors or their designate, incumbent will be responsible for one or more of the following tasks:
- Assists with the implementation of all technical related elements required by events during pre-hangs, load-ins, rehearsals, shows, load-outs, and changeovers. Performs general stage duties as needed.
- Assists full crew with various off-stage tasks, including but not limited to: loading and unloading of trucks, set-up or strike of staging, audio, video, lighting, and/or scenic elements as required in non-performances spaces (e.g., mezzanine events, off-site rehearsal spaces, lobby displays, donor residences, etc.).
- Gathers all necessary equipment and safely transports from storage to stage for events; returns all gear to storage when it is no longer needed. Follows and improves upon existing systems for identifying and repairing broken items, ensuring all items are in good condition and ready for use. Maintains storage areas in a clean and organized manner.
- Practices and enforces safe working habits. Immediately reports unsafe situations and conditions to their supervisors. Proactively works to prevent accidents and manage risk levels on stage and in their work area.
- Consistently executes cues correctly per production or in-house instruction.
- Other duties as assigned.
Specialization
Senior Scene Technicians have a demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas and can work independently in that area with general supervision from either the Stage Supervisors, Event Managers, Touring Staff, or their designates. Senior Scene Technicians have familiarity of technical areas outside of their specialization and are able to perform general duties in those areas.
Areas of Specialization
-Stage Carpentry, Properties, and Rigging:
-Lighting:
-Sound:
-Audiovisual:
(Please refer to the full job posting at Jobs Berkeley website for more information about each field of the specialization.)
Crew Lead
Acts as a crew leader and actively engages in the work to meet the requirements of the production goals for Cal Performances events, rental events, and/or maintenance activity. Actively participates in technical rehearsals with full crew and performers. This includes the ability to recognize unacceptable work and correct it or bring it to the attention of supervisors. Exhibits leadership by taking initiative to join in with other crew when work is occurring, without waiting to be asked.
Interacts with Event Managers or designates, Stage Supervisors, touring production staff, artists, performers, and peers, in a professional manner. Will utilize customer service techniques to collaboratively solve problems or clarify instructions. Coordinates with non-technical units to assure smooth event running and timely realization of events.
Works with the Event Sponsors, artists and performers, to determine and call cues for a given event. Helps to assign these cues among other available Scene Technicians when needed.
Ensures that industry standard health and safety practices are observed in accordance with general industry practices, UC Berkeley standards, and specific training as provided by Cal Performances. Participates in our safety programs, including fall prevention and protection plans, and dropped object prevention plans. Proactively completes required UC training as assigned and pursues Professional Development opportunities.
Under the general supervision of the Stage Supervisors or designates, may direct crews for planned maintenance projects or other non-theatrical events without direct supervision.
Works with a staff with a wide variety of experience levels; motivates stage crew members and encourages participation and teamwork, modeling and promoting a respectful, civil, and professionally appropriate working environment.
Other Information
This is a variable time career appointment with a full benefits package. FTE will be varied from 50% to 100%. This is a non-exempt position with overtime earned after 40 hours in a week.
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