Plan and execute design, procurement, and set of all lighting equipment per event plan. Must be able to operate the lighting console and troubleshoot equipment. Must have complete understanding of power load capacity. This position will interface directly with client and/or artist about design aesthetic, as well as with Master Electrician on site.

Proficiencies:

• Console programming and operation

• Programming and addressing of lighting equipment

• Understanding of power needs for lighting elements

• Delegation of supplemental hands / assistants

• Working with clients and adapting to their desires to complete their vision

• All Lighting Assistant proficiencies as listed below

Support the plan and execution of lighting design per event plan and lighting tech. Sometimes lighting techs will need basic programming knowledge and cable management. Basic understanding of power load distribution is required. Must have the ability to lift 50lbs overhead, sometimes while on a ladder. Basic rigging knowledge is helpful.

Proficiencies:

• Focus conventional lighting without assistant

• Hand tools

• Comfortable on ladder or man lift

• Basic understanding of power

• Foundational understanding of data runs

• RGB master

Plan and execute design, procurement, and set of all audio equipment per event plan. Must be able to operate the audio console and troubleshoot equipment, either monitors or front of house. Must have complete understanding of power load capacity. This position will interface with client and.or artist about ideal volume levels for the space, identifying and removing feedback.

Proficiencies:

• Console operation

• Feedback suppression

• Tuning

• All A2 Proficiencies as listed below

Support the plan and execution of audio design per event plan and lighting tech. Cable management. Basic understanding of power load distribution. Ability to lift 50lbs over head, sometimes on a ladder is required. Basic rigging knowledge is helpful.

Proficiencies:

• Patching

• Scan, troubleshoot and sync wireless

• Lav + mic placement

• Cardioid patterns

• Differentiation of cable

• iPad/tablet knowledge

• Basic playback

• Setting up coms - including free speak

Execute setting up different types of event equipment (lighting, audio, infrastructure) in a variety of scenarios. Must have previous experience. Understanding of knots, load capacities and weight distribution. Personal safety equipment is required.

R1 Proficiencies:

• Motors

• Aerial work

R2 Proficiencies:

• Verlock

• Clamps

• C wrench on person

• Swaging

• P14 motor fly cable

• Power distro

• L20/30

• Phase checking

• Chain management

• Pickle operation

• Ropes

• Interface w ME

Execute setting up different types of event decor (drapery, floral, artwork) on a variety of event structures either manually, by cranes, or hoists. Must be comfortable working at height.

Fabric Lead (F1) Proficiencies

• Cutting and pleating

• Raw goods

• Leadership of subordinates

Fabric Tech (F2) Proficiencies

• Pipe and drape with no direction

• Stapling

• Care for corners

• Preparation of wood materials

• Work with saw, drill, L brackets

• Operation of Brad nailer with air compressor

The biggest requirement for this job is a general interest in scenic or building, plus a respect for the materials and the task at hand. Since the job is never the same the position requires a skilled laborer who is sharp and motivated.

A scenic tech should be proficient in a multitude of hand tools and power tools. It is understandable that not everyone will have all the knowledge or skills, but they will be asked to demonstrate some of this knowledge prior to working a gig. If the applicant is light in some areas because they specialize in a specific trade area such as painting or flooring their specific skill set is welcome and we can work to expand that knowledge. However, everyone should be fluent in the language and terms used in general construction practice and able to read and transfer measurements from a tape quickly and accurately.

Any experience in a professional scenic, construction, and film industry is preferred, but a “do-it-yourselfers'' who can demonstrate proficiency are more than welcome. That being said, here are the specific requirements for the scenic department.

Personal Tools

All scenic techs will be expected to bring personal tools. Even if the scenic workbox is available on site.

Mandatory items:

• Pencil or sharpie

• Measuring tape

• Speed wrench

• Snips

• Carpet knife, NOT a pocket knife.

• A MULTI TOOL IS WELCOME BUT NOT AN ACCEPTABLE REPLACEMENT FOR ANY OF THESE ITEMS.

Optional items:

• Personal drill/driver and accessories

• Nail bags or screw pouch

• Hammer

• Gloves

• Knee pads

• Stapler

Proficiencies:

In addition to all scenic tech and shop skills below

• Proficiency with a sawzall

• Proficiency with a jig saw

• Proficiency with hole saws

• Proficiency with oscillating multi tool

• Ability to service tools on site, (jammed guns, compressor valves)

• Knowing the layout of standard staging by dimensions only.

• Reading suspension decking layouts

• Application of the Pythagorean theorem

• Crew task management

• Time management

• Ability to problem solve under pressure

• All Scenic Tech and Shop Assistant proficiencies as listed below

Scenic Tech skills includes all “Eligibility skills.” To be qualified one must go through or test out of training. Must demonstrate 75% proficiency of skills and good hand eye coordination.

• Ability to read a measuring tape quickly

• Fraction addition and subtraction

• Decent estimation of small distances (less than 16in)

• Difference between a drill and a driver

• Proficient use of both drill and driver

• Proper screw/brad placement

• The difference in usage between black oxide and titanium bits

• How to identify screws intended for a specific material or purpose

• Knowledge of scenic flat orientation, jack placement.

• Proper use of shims

• The “screw and hammer trick”

• Proper construction and deconstruction of suspension decking

• Use of both chalk line and mason line (dry line)

• Painting, calking, roller and brush care.

• Proper use of a skill saw

• Identification of an “all purpose” vs. “finish” blade

• Use and care of an air compressor

• Use and care of air hose

• Fabric stage skirting

• Hard skirting

• Ability to read a measuring tape quickly

• Fraction addition and subtraction

• Proficiency with a table saw including safe practice

• Proficiency with a chop saw

• Proficiency with a skill saw

• Difference between a drill and a driver

• Proficient use of both drill and driver

• How to identify screws intended for a specific material or purpose

• Identification and use proficiency of different guns

• Use and care of air hose and compressor

• Proper use of an electric sander

• General understanding of the usage of sandpaper (different grits, different types, folding)

• Knowledge of the dust collection system

• Blade evaluation

• Wood selection, (straight, clear)

• Evaluation of wood hazards, (screws staples and knots)

• Accurate cutting of foam

• Painting, calking, roller and brush care.

• Water vs solvent based products

Master Electrician (ME)

Master Electricians have one of the most important roles in ensuring the safety of an event for our crew, and the guests at the events that we build. An ME must be capable of assessing the power distribution needs for an event, including evaluating on site infrastructure and the need to bring in additional power sources capable of powering not just our production needs, but those of catering and other vendors that may also be on site. An ME must be able to direct supplemental hands in safely running all power distribution cables across a job site, and troubleshoot issues on site.

Proficiencies:

• Grounding and starting of generator

• Adapting power cables

• Hand tools

• Breaker management

• Feeder placement

• Cable management

• Troubleshooting

• Power counts

• Distributing loads

• Understanding of dimmers