Event Technician Job at Reading Public Schools in Reading

The Reading Public Schools is seeking applicants for Event Technicians.

Salary: $18.50 per hour

Overview: Event Technicians will be responsible for the proper set-up, execution and break down of theatrical lighting, audio, A/V and communication systems for the Reading Public School's rental program.

Desired Experience:

Comfortable working with rental groups including: dance studios, karate studios, public meetings, guest speakers, choral groups, band organizations, town/school committees, house of worship, and theatre companies.
Experience with troubleshooting, creating, recording and editing theatrical lighting cues within an ETC Element Lighting Console or similar console
Experience with manual fader (A/B) lighting consoles
Comfortable with hanging, focusing and circuiting single lighting fixtures for use with gobos or used as lighting specials for events
Experience using Behringer, Soundcraft or similar sound consoles
Ability to work with and troubleshoot sound systems including patching and mixing
Experience with wireless microphones, wired microphones, floor microphones and lavalier microphones
Set-up and operation of Telex/Clear-Com wired and wireless communication systems
Ability to set-up, troubleshoot and operate simple A/V components
Experience in Stage Management or similar role multi-tasking with lighting/sound cues
Basic knowledge of theatrical spaces including curtain operation

Varied hours & schedule; will require night and weekend hours

One year of experience preferred.

Physical:

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. Job may require: standing, sitting, climbing ladders, working with heights.