DEPARTMENT: Lighting
POSITION: Temporary Production Electrician
REPORTS TO: Head Electricians
JOB TYPE: Temporary through May 31, potential to renew contract
HOURLY RATE RANGE: $17-18 per hour, overtime after 40
BENEFITS: Benefits eligible at 40 hours/week
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Production Electrician assists the Head Electricians with the hanging, focusing, and programming of lighting equipment used for each KCRep production. The Production Electrician will assist in maintaining shows, repair and maintenance of equipment, and general clean up. The Production Electrician will also be the Light Board Operator for most of KCRep’s productions.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist the Head Electricians in hanging, focusing, and programming equipment for each production
• Prepare for upcoming shows, maintain and repair equipment, and general clean-up as assigned
• Work with Head Electricians or other crew members on all assigned crew calls
• Assist in the support of all guest lighting designers
• Conduct regular maintenance to lighting equipment as directed by Head Electricians
• Support and uplift KCRep’s mission, vision, and values, and demonstrate a dedication to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-racism (IDEA) work
• Maintain a safe working environment at all times
• Other duties as assigned by Head Electricians
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in technical theatre/related field/comparable experience
• Basic knowledge of electrical work for professional theatres
• Capacity to solve problems and engage in creative thinking about challenges
• Knowledge of safety equipment and products, preferably including lifts and counterweight systems
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Understanding of the artistic process
• Understanding of interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment
• Willingness and ability to learn on the job
Please submit resume and letter of interest to production@kcrep.org. No phone calls, please.