Lighting & Sound Technician
(Performing Arts Technician II) Compensation and BenefitsAnticipated Hiring Salary Range: $3,575 - $3,804 per month
Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,422 - $6,192 per month
- This is a full-time (equivalent to 40 hours per week), probationary, non-exempt position.
- This position is on an 11/12 Pay Plan which is equivalent to eleven months of salary distributed over a 12-month period. The scheduled month off will be July.
- Initial appointment will be on a 12 month pay plan (salary range: $3,900 - $4,150 per month) from the date of hire through the end of the July 2024 pay period. At the beginning of the August 2024 pay period, the appointment will change to an 11/12 pay plan whereby the incumbent will work 11 months per year and are paid 12 months (11/12) with each subsequent July off
The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here .
Job Summary Under the general supervision of the faculty Lighting/Sound Designer, the Performing Arts Technician II position combines a variety of responsibilities in lighting and sound technical support for Theatre Arts productions. Ongoing coordination with faculty involved in the productions is central to work. Incumbents at this level work independently on standard assignments in the lighting and sound areas and require limited technical direction. Using ingenuity, technical abilities and knowledge of production goals and themes, the Performing Arts Technician II will implement lighting and audio effects from a design; set up and conduct classroom demonstrations; provide direct lab support to students and lead work direction to other staff involved in productions.
Key Qualifications - Ability to:
- Independently perform basic assignments and oversee production support projects and productions
- Work with minimal technical direction on a wide range of projects
- Translate and implement lighting and speaker plots
- Provide lead work direction and training to students engaged in productions and related duties
- Work successfully in close collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and students in a theatrical production program
- Train others in safety measures and ensure compliance with codes and regulations
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Education and Experience - A minimum of two (2) years of experience working for a theatre, entertainment venue, repertory or production company as a master electrician, lighting director or sound technician/engineer. This background normally would be achieved through professional training or applicable college coursework and practical experience.
Department Summary The Theatre Arts Department offers a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with an emphasis in Acting, Design/Tech, and General as well as a Dance Option. The Department produces seven faculty-directed/choreographed productions each year, including a children's touring production. The Department also mounts four student-directed/choreographed productions each year.
Deadline & Application Instructions Applications received by
April 1, 2024 will be given full consideration by the search committee.
- Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.
Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.
Fresno State California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.
Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.
Equal Employment Opportunity Information California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
COVID19 Vaccination Policy Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu .
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 California State University, Fresno. 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 Fresno State has identified 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.
This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.
Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.
Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)
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