Job Description
Job No: 530018
Work Type: Staff
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Theatre Arts, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Job Summary
Using ingenuity, technical abilities, and knowledge of production goals, themes, and design intent, the Performing Arts Technician II creates and constructs scenery and properties from design specifications. Work may also include: drafting construction documents; painting sets, scenic decor, and murals; operating and maintaining stage equipment; inspecting, repairing, and performing regular maintenance on riggings and equipment to ensure safety standards are maintained; working with students and faculty to understand production goals; and attending performances to assist students in technical aspects of production and backstage organization.
Incumbents at this level are more experienced in most technical aspects of Stagecraft and Shop Supervision. Incumbents work with minimal creative and technical direction on a wide range of projects including complex projects involving difficult designs and materials. Incumbents may also set up and conduct classroom demonstrations and may be involved in estimating costs and budget control for multiple projects.
Department Summary
The Theatre and Dance Department (TH/DANC) is a major academic unit in the College of Liberal Arts (CLA). The department offers a B.A. in Theatre Arts, a minor in Dance, a minor in Theatre, and offers courses to satisfy General Education and Breadth requirements open to all Cal Poly students. The department is one of the smallest on campus, with approximately 55-60 undergraduate majors. Each year, as part of its curriculum design, the department produces three mainstage faculty-directed theatre productions, one faculty-directed dance concert (Orchesis Dance Company), a student dance concert, and an annual one-act play festival; in addition to club-sponsored performances and independently approved student projects. The department is currently composed of a department chair (on a 3-year rotation, with 3-year renewable terms), 6 full-time faculty, 7 part-time lecturers, and 3 staff (Technical Director, Costume Shop Manager, Administrative Support Coordinator).
Key Qualifications
Thorough and specialized knowledge and experience in shop management, scenic production, and stagecraft, including knowledge of carpentry/woodcraft and welding practices and the ability to operate wood and metal working tools. Working knowledge of stage machinery and systems (e.g., fly system, air and Genie lifts, communication systems).
Ability to translate design specifications, blueprints (schematics) or drawings into safe, affordable scenic solutions. 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.
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.
Ability to independently manage production support projects and productions by breaking segments into working units that coincide with production needs. Demonstrated ability to achieve high standards while working collaboratively with faculty designers and other technicians.
Ability to work and maintain a professional and welcoming demeanor in an environment of constant deadlines and interruptions from phone calls or office visitors.
Education and Experience
Two years of experience working for a theatre, repertory or stock company engaged in the applicable production specialty such as costume construction, stage and set construction, lighting production, and/or sound/audio production. (12 units of applicable college course or 6 months of professional training may be substituted for 6 months of required experience.)
Salary and Benefits
Anticipated Hiring Range: $50,000 - $63,000 per year
Classification Range: $47,724 - $86,364 per year
Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees.
Cal Poly
Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly's hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world.
Diversity Statement
At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer.
Supplemental Information
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.
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 as a condition of employment.
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).
Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://jobs.calpoly.edu/sl/en-us/job/530018/performing-arts-technician .
About Us
Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university. Founded in 1901, the 6,000-acre campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, along California's scenic central coast and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. With a budget of $168.5 million, the university has a student enrollment exceeding 17,000 students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff members. Cal Poly is part of the 23-campus California State University system.
At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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