Job Information
University of Utah First Assistant Electrician in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 07/31/2024
Requisition Number PRN39393B
Job Title Theatrical Technician
Working Title First Assistant Electrician
Job Grade C
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Summary
Schedule is variable at the discretion of the Master Electrician, and as dictated by the production schedule.
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00072 - Pioneer Theatre Company
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 15.00 to 19.00
Close Date
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
This is a full time benefited position, salary is commensurate with experience. Under the direction of the Master Electrician this position serves as a key member of the production team. The First Assistant Electrician will assist preparing for hanging, focusing, and managing an over-hire crew each show. The First Assistant will have responsibilities for programing assigned shows during the tech process and or operating in tandem with the Master Electrician to complete notes, and when applicable acts as the light board operator for shows.
This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
At the direction of the Master Electrician, assist in the organization and training of 4-8 over-hire electricians for hang and focus of each show
Work directly with designers, Technical Director and Production manager to establish priorities and keep expenditures within predetermined time, labor and budget constraints based on approved final design..
Maintain and repair PTC Electrics equipment inventory
Coordinate production of set electrics with Master Electrician and Technical Director to ensure necessary jobs are completed in an appropriate timeline with set installation.
Maintain lighting equipment in safe working order.
Ensure that staff is working in a safe and supportive environment.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of full time professional experience in one or all of the above listed skills technical theatrical skills or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
BA in Technical theatre or equivalent experience.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Please change Qualifications to read:
Two years of professional production electrics experience.
Strong verbal and communication skills a must.
Knowledge of ETC dimming, programming and control console.
Knowledge of DMX and sACN protocols.
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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