Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Performs one of many or all tasks associated with theater technical work including stage carpentry, scene painting, lighting, audio, prop making and costuming.

Qualifications

Two years of full time professional experience in one or all of the above listed skills technical theatrical skills or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Builds stage scenery employing carpentry, welding, rigging, plastic fabrication, foam carving and fabric construction skills.
2. Mixes paints and paints stage scenery employing stenciling, dry brushing, marbling, pouncing, spattering, spraying, and papering techniques.
3. Supervises part-time crews during hang, focus, and set-up of lighting and runs light board or rehearsals and performances.
4. Prepares sound and runs soundboard for performances.
5. Prepares properties for each production by purchasing, borrowing, adapting, re-upholstering; or creates properties using paper, fabric, plastic, metal, or wood crafts.
6. Constructs costumes for each production by researching, pattern making, cutting, sewing, and fitting to actors.
7. Climbs ladders, moves heavy scenery pieces, and works with a wide variety of power tools.
8. Supervises student assistants in apprentice positions.