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Position Number: 2694773
Location: Turlock, CA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Theatre and Dance

Performing Arts Technician II

Job no: 500001
Department: Coll of Arts, Hum, Soc Science
Work type: Staff
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Theatre Arts

Position Summary
Full-time position available on or after March 1, 2022 for the Theatre Department. This position is on the 10/12 Pay Plan with the months of June 15th - August 15th off each year. Benefits and salary are paid over 12 months. In the initial year, pay adjustments may be required to allow the incumbent to adjust to the 10/12 Pay Plan. Also, income shortfalls may occur depending on the timing of the hire relative to the time in off-work status, and shortfalls may have an impact on benefits.

Under the general direction of the Department Chair, (and lead direction of the Technical Director), the Performing Arts Technician II helps in the planning and implementation of all technical aspects the Theatre Department's productions while also maintaining all production spaces. The primary emphasis will be on scenic construction and finishing, but this position will also work with the lighting, sound, and rigging systems. The incumbent orders materials, manages material budgets, performs maintenance on equipment, and helps maintain a safe working environment. This position is responsible for leading largely untrained students in all area of technical theatre.

Job Duties
Duties include but are not limited to:

Participate in the planning and organization of all theatre production activities.

Create and construct scenery and properties from design specifications and verbal communication. Work may include: painting sets, scene decor, and murals; operating and maintaining stage equipment; set construction using wood, metal and other materials; inspecting, repairing and performing regular maintenance on rigging systems and equipment to ensure safety standards are maintained.

Lead largely untrained students in the above activities, and must establish and maintain good working relationships with them in workshop situations, as well as train and maintain proper safety standards.

Assist in the maintenance of facility and production calendars.

Maintain an inventory of theatre supplies and be familiar with general stage materials and their suppliers.

Order stage supplies to maintain inventories and meet production demands.

Assist in bookkeeping and record maintenance.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 2 years of FTE experience working for a theater, repertory, or stock company in the area of scenic construction.
EDUCATION: Associate's degree in a related field. (Additional years of applicable experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.)

Preferred Qualifications

BA in Theatre Arts with an emphasis in Technical Theatre.

Strong welding and fabrication skills in Mig, Tig, and Stick.

Working knowledge and experience with applicable design software, including; CAD, Photoshop, CNC, etc.

Working knowledge and experience with programing theatrical lighting and sound operating systems.

Thorough knowledge of counterweight, rigging, and other stage systems and equipment.

General knowledge of basic electrical theory and working knowledge of lighting and sound equipment.

General knowledge of methods and problem solving related to scenery and staging operations.

Required Qualifications

Ability to identify and appropriate materials and supplies needed for projects and manage materials budgets for production specialty and specific projects.

Ability to assist in the training and supervision of students involved in productions.

Thorough and specialized knowledge and experience in applicable production specialty. More sophisticated knowledge of design theory and principles to be able to translate design specifications, blueprints or drawings into costume, scene, lighting or sound production and effects.

Ability to independently manage production support projects and productions by breaking segments into working units that coincide with production needs.

Ability to work on more complex projects/designs and to work with more difficult materials and equipment, including the ability to select and use the most appropriate materials to meet production needs.

Ability to use more complex features of applicable software packages for production specialty.

Ability to plan the layout and use of work areas.

Thorough knowledge of safety requirements and standards related to production support specialty and stage operations and ability to train others in safety measures and ensure compliance with codes and regulations.

Comprehensive knowledge of historical periods for design and construction of materials and effects related to applicable production specialty.

For scenery construction and stage operation, thorough working knowledge of carpentry including ability to operate applicable hand, power and woodworking tools; ability to work with a wide range of set and scenery constructions materials; ability to paint scenery from designer renderings, elevations, sketches or models; thorough knowledge of lighting, sound, counterweight and other stage systems and equipment; and ability to operate and troubleshoot computerized set and scenery systems.

Salary Range
Anticipated salary will be $2,908 - $3,489 per month plus excellent paid benefits. (Salary depending on the qualifications of the successful finalist. Full Performing Arts Technician II range: $2,908 - $5,261 per month.)

Compensation & Benefits
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 14 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit: 9) Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary

How to Apply
To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resume. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the "Apply Now" button on this page.

Applications will be processed in accordance with Article 9.3 of the CSU/CSUEU Memorandum of Understanding. Preference will be given to qualified individuals currently employed at CSU Stanislaus in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet the best interest of the campus by obtaining specialized skills and abilities not available from current employees.

Application Deadline
OPEN UNTIL FILLED; SCREENING TO BEGIN ON OR AFTER JANUARY 19, 2022. (Applications received after the screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university.)

Criminal Background Clearance Notice
Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Additional Information
Campus & Area
California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.

Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West's No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

Clery Act Disclosure

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.

Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form.

CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

To apply, visit https://careers.csustan.edu/st/en-us/job/500001/performing-arts-technician-ii