BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CLASS TITLE : Theatre Technician - Contractual

REPORTS TO: Director of CTE & Fine Arts

DEFINITION : The Theatre Technician will plan, organize, and perform technical and clerical support activities for the Office of Performing Arts (Dance, Music, Theatre) in venues that may be used for BCPS meetings, performances of other gatherings. The Theatre Technician will support educators and students in achieving learning goals within the scope of the theatre and performing arts education including by not limited to: conducting training, developing a needs assessment, reporting on technical needs, and providing technical direction. They will assist in the safe operation and maintenance of theatre lighting, sound, rigging, video projection and related equipment and systems used in support of staging musical productions, drama productions, music concerts, dance performances, meetings, and related events. They will assist with a variety of clerical office duties and advance preparation for facility usage. They will perform related additional duties as required and assigned and assist the needs of users and volunteers under the direction of the Office of Performing Arts.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :
Prepares bid specifications for ordering machines, specialized equipment, hand tools and supplies for theater education facilities and work within set budgets.

Provide training at school sites in the operation of lighting, sound, and other technical materials in Auditoriums.

Ensure crew have adequate knowledge of productions, theatre use and equipment for all events. Develop potential need for specialized equipment and ensure present equipment is being maintained.

Determine availability of materials and supplies. Make cost and quantity comparison and determine economical units. Prepares requisitions, evaluate vendor substitutions, and trace lost, damaged and back-ordered items. Determine spare parts that should be stocked and maintain lists of acceptable substitute parts.

Organize annual safety checks of all technical equipment, machines, furniture, fixtures and fittings.

Provide and maintain an inventory system. Determine surplus items. Provide for redistribution of surplus. Determine obsolete material and equipment and arrange for disposal.

Demonstrate proper use of new equipment. Identify safety hazards and take corrective action. Advise and/or assist teachers with the installation or replacement of parts. Identify key staff and students and provide training on equipment and processes as required.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education,Training, and Experience:
High School / Matric graduation or equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by coursework or training in professional theatre operations, performing arts, or a related field.
An Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Theatre is preferred.

Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Operational characteristics and techniques used in theatre production lighting, sound, and rigging equipment.
Operations, services and activities of technical operations for theatre programs.
Principles, methods, materials, equipment and tools used in technical operations.
Principles and practices of theatre sound engineering.
Principles and practices of stage lighting.
Methods and techniques in maintaining, installing, and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment used in stage-productions. (This does not extend to maintenance and repair where a licensed electrician is required.)
Principles and practices of theatre stage rigging.
Theatre pre-performance, performance, and post-performance activities as well as supervise and organize strike, and return of rented materials in conjunction with the Office of the Performing Arts
A basic competency in stage carpentry, and working experience of scenic design and construction, is recommended.
A working knowledge of digital sound desks is recommended.
A working knowledge of digital lighting desks is recommended.


PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :
The duties of this class entail the lifting and carrying of objects such as construction equipment, computers, lighting, and related system hardware components. Duties entail frequent visits to school and office sites throughout Baltimore County.

SALARY : $34.94 per hour

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below:

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (State of Maryland, Senate Bill 315, effective October 1, 1986) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $106.00. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment. Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.


Non-Discrimination Statement:

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).


Questions regarding this position can be directed to the Office of Staffing-Temporary Services - 443-809-8952.