Scene Shop Technician - Pool

Theater and Dance
Job #534775
First Review Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Open until Filled

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(Job #534775) Performing Arts Technician I, Scene Shop Technician, Hiring Range $3,623 - $3,804.: This is a temporary, intermittent hourly, non-benefitted, non-exempt position in Theater and Dance. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Position Summary: Under the immediate supervision of the Dance, Music, and Theatre Chair, faculty, and the Technical Director, the incumbent will assist with the day-to-day operation of the DMT Scene Shop and provide support to the Department's design faculty.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help students apply classroom teaching in the Scene Shop.  Support students in basic tool use (hammers, screw guns, etc.) and safety. 
• Run the more dangerous equipment (Table saw). 
• Oversee students as they assist in constructing stage sets out of wood, fabric, paint, etc.
• Construct, rig, and paint scenery for department productions;
• Build sets using standard carpentry skills,
• Hang scenery from the stage fly system,
• Paint scenery as per the designer’s instructions.
• Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
• Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
• Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
• Shape or cut materials (wood, metal, plastic) to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
• Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
• Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
• Clean work sites.
• Rig scenic drops in Van Duzer Theatre fly system.
• Assist in installing and taking up the dance floor when needed.
• Collaborate with the technical director.
• Perform or oversee other duties as assigned by the staff Technical Director.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:

As listed in Class Standards:

• General knowledge of stage carpentry, the scenic craft, and rigging,
• Working knowledge of design principles and the ability to translate design specifications, blueprints, or drawings into scenery.
• Ability to read blueprints; working knowledge of carpentry and ability to apply knowledge to set and scenery construction; ability to mix and apply paint for sets and scenes; and ability to operate staging equipment.
• Working knowledge of safety requirements and standards related to stage and set construction, lighting, and stage operations.
• Ability to assist in the training and supervision of students involved in productions.
• Requires skills related to the major responsibilities for the position include:
• Ability to apply theatre safety practices. 
• Skill in the safe use of power tools and metal-working tools for fabrication.
• Working Knowledge of plastics fabrication and operation of stage equipment and rigging. 
• Good communication and people skills and ability to work effectively with students.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.

Requires skills related to the major responsibilities for the position include:

• Ability to apply theatre safety practices.
• Skill in the safe use of power tools and metal-working tools for fabrication.
• Working Knowledge of plastics fabrication and operation of stage equipment and rigging. 
• Good communication and people skills and ability to work effectively with students.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.

Minimum Qualifications:

One to two years of experience constructing sets working for a theatre, repertory, or stock company.

This background normally would be achieved through professional training or applicable college coursework and practical experience.

Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three professional references

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials before first review is 11:55 p.m. on Tuesday May 7, 2024. This position is open until filled.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

We acknowledge that Cal Poly Humboldt is located on the unceded lands of the Wiyot people, where they have resided from time immemorial. We encourage all to gain a deeper understanding of their history and thriving culture. As an expression of our gratitude we are genuinely committed to developing trusting, reciprocal, and long lasting partnerships with the Wiyot people as well as all of our neighboring tribes. Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

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Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at www.humboldt.edu.

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Class Code: 084
Publication Date: 05/07/2024