Southwestern Michigan College
Theater Technician/Technical Support
Southwestern Michigan College, Dowagiac, Michigan, United States, 49047
The Full-Time Theater Technician/Technical Support is responsible for the technical equipment operations, set up, and general support for events at the Theater in the Dale A. Lyons Building on the Dowagiac Campus (subsequently referred to as the Theater). The Technician will be responsible for providing support for all events, performances and technical assets associated with VAPA . During intersessions and academic breaks, this position will support the IT department with some technical support coverage including special events, computer set ups, and software installations. This position will work varying hours and shifts to accommodate event and director needs, typically 40 hours per week throughout the year.
Required Qualifications
Associate degree in music, performance, theatre, education, or related field; OR 2 years of experience in theatre, music, performance, or related musical experience in an educational setting.
Experience working with installing software and Windows OS 7 or newer.
Experience operating AV equipment including projectors and TVs.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field of study.
IT related certifications or experience
Experience as a Theater Technician
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain and organize all Theater‑related technical assets, including audio and video equipment, lighting equipment, and all related tools. Assess and recommend replacement or improvements to Theater related assets.
Provide technical equipment support for Performing Arts events in the Theater, including sound and light design for performances in collaboration with the band, choir, and theater directors.
Coordinate audio/video, lighting, and technical needs for non‑Performing Arts campus events held in the Theater. Working closely with maintenance staff, ensure proper set‑up and tear down.
Supervise and train student worker(s) to ensure proper staffing and technical assistance is provided for Theater events.
Provide technical and logistical support for Performing Arts recruiting events such as Spring Tour and other special events on and off campus.
Provide IT technical support, when available, assisting with special events and meetings on campus, PC/laptop replacement, verifying IT equipment in classrooms are functioning properly, installing software updates to equipment in SMC computer labs, verifying campus phone hardware to maintain E911 compliance.
Work with the Director of Bands to coordinate a regular piano tuning and maintenance schedule for pianos housed in the Lyons Building.
Provide technical support for Summer Camps associated with the Theater or VAPA .
Assist with marketing, social media, and publicity efforts for Performing Arts Events to ensure a timely and representative presence.
The duties listed in this job description are not all-inclusive, but a list of the major responsibilities. Additional duties not noted in the job description may be assigned by a supervisor.
Physical Requirements
1. The physical activity of this position.
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position‑to‑position.
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound design.
2. The physical requirements of this position.
Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
3. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision.
The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
4. The conditions the employee will be subject to in this position.
None. The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
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Required Qualifications
Associate degree in music, performance, theatre, education, or related field; OR 2 years of experience in theatre, music, performance, or related musical experience in an educational setting.
Experience working with installing software and Windows OS 7 or newer.
Experience operating AV equipment including projectors and TVs.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field of study.
IT related certifications or experience
Experience as a Theater Technician
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain and organize all Theater‑related technical assets, including audio and video equipment, lighting equipment, and all related tools. Assess and recommend replacement or improvements to Theater related assets.
Provide technical equipment support for Performing Arts events in the Theater, including sound and light design for performances in collaboration with the band, choir, and theater directors.
Coordinate audio/video, lighting, and technical needs for non‑Performing Arts campus events held in the Theater. Working closely with maintenance staff, ensure proper set‑up and tear down.
Supervise and train student worker(s) to ensure proper staffing and technical assistance is provided for Theater events.
Provide technical and logistical support for Performing Arts recruiting events such as Spring Tour and other special events on and off campus.
Provide IT technical support, when available, assisting with special events and meetings on campus, PC/laptop replacement, verifying IT equipment in classrooms are functioning properly, installing software updates to equipment in SMC computer labs, verifying campus phone hardware to maintain E911 compliance.
Work with the Director of Bands to coordinate a regular piano tuning and maintenance schedule for pianos housed in the Lyons Building.
Provide technical support for Summer Camps associated with the Theater or VAPA .
Assist with marketing, social media, and publicity efforts for Performing Arts Events to ensure a timely and representative presence.
The duties listed in this job description are not all-inclusive, but a list of the major responsibilities. Additional duties not noted in the job description may be assigned by a supervisor.
Physical Requirements
1. The physical activity of this position.
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position‑to‑position.
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound design.
2. The physical requirements of this position.
Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
3. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision.
The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
4. The conditions the employee will be subject to in this position.
None. The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
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