Stagehand – Lighting Technician

Position Summary

Reporting to the Coordinator of Theatre Technical and Facility Operations. The Stagehand – Lighting Technician will plan the safe and efficient installation of all lighting elements for the production with an eye to ensuring their safety, longevity and consistency while respecting the Director and Designer’s vision.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the safe, consistent and respectful operations of all production lighting and equipment for all performances to ensure the artistic integrity of each performance
• Coordinate lighting as needed to run performances and rehearsals
• Program and cueing intelligent, LED, conventional lighting equipment as well as stage effects.
• Maintain and keep organized all lighting equipment, tools, supplies and programs for lighting and video equipment.
• Work with technical team to develop and maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and maintain safety procedures for staff
• Maintain and clean the stage, backstage and shop areas applicable to the lighting and stage-effects equipment
• Establish emergency/contingency procedures for show systems with Stage Management and all of the technical team and ensure all are trained and familiar with these procedures
• Advise all divisions on matters of safety participate in special projects/events as required *coordinate with other departments onstage as needed to run the performances and rehearsals
• Perform functions in sound and deck where required
• Adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety Administration regulations and City policies and procedures in order to maintain a safe work environment for staff
•  Able to work a flexible schedule, days, evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Available to work standby
• Other duties as assigned