Performing Arts Technician I
Classificaiton: Performing Arts Technician I
Department: Theatre/Dance
Sub-Division:
Salary Range: $3,804 – $4,574 per month
Appointment Type: Temporary
Time Base: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; this is a
temporary position to end on or before June 30, 2026, with a
possibility of renewal on an annual basis if funds and/or program
needs exist.
About CSUF:
Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the
University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of
over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse
perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving
students the support they need to graduate, while responding to
California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we
strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and
administrators through orientations, training programs, and
professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan
Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services
including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa
Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton,
cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts
Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan
Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.
Job Summary:
It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in
demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future
of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students,
faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive
excellence, free speech, and an environment free from
discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from
various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and
core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan
Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.
About the Position:
Cal State Fullerton’s College of the Arts is an essential part of
the creative fabric of Southern California, proudly serving as both
an academic and cultural resource. We are a living laboratory for
the arts, where success is measured in lines of dialogue, phrases
of choreography, sheets of music and slabs of clay. Our alumni
leave lasting legacies by contributing to the vitality of the arts
nationally and globally and can be found in all facets of the
thriving art and entertainment industries. We seek and exception
individual to join our team as the Performing Arts Technician I.
The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude
and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical
practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility,
integrity, and kindness.
At this level, the Performing Arts Technician works independently
on standard assignments within their specific production support
specialty and require minimal technical guidance. Typically, they
follow written instructions and are responsible for organizing
their own projects. Using their creativity, technical skills, and
knowledge of production goals, themes, and set design, they create
and construct scenery based on design specifications.
Their work may include the following tasks: operating and
maintaining stage equipment; inspecting, repairing, and performing
regular maintenance on riggings and equipment to ensure safety
standards are upheld; collaborating with students and faculty to
understand production goals; and attending performances to assist
students with technical aspects of production and backstage
organization. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Essential Qualifications:
Completion of professional training or applicable college
coursework and practical experience. A minimum of one year of
experience working for a theater, repertory, or stock company
engaged in the applicable production specialty such as costume
construction, stage and set construction, lighting production,
and/or sound and audio production. Working knowledge of design
principles and the ability to translate design specifications,
blueprints, or drawings into applicable costume, scenery, lighting
and sound production. Ability to identify and appropriate materials
and supplies needed for projects and manage materials budgets for
production specialty and specific projects. Foundational knowledge
of applicable software packages for the production specialty.
General knowledge of historical periods as they relate to the
production specialty. Working knowledge of and ability to use the
patterns, methods, materials and equipment involved in the
construction and reconstruction of costumes and related
accessories. Ability to assist in the training and supervision of
students involved in productions. General knowledge of methods and
problems related to applicable production specialty area.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will
make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if
the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it
is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified
information. Failure to complete the background check
satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU
employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
For scenery construction, the ability to read blueprints, working
knowledge of carpentry, and the application of carpentry knowledge
to set and scenery construction. The ability to mix and apply paint
for sets and scenes, and the operation of staging equipment.
Working knowledge of safety requirements and standards related to
stage and set construction, lighting, and stage operations.
Special Working Conditions:
Notice of
Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact
Information for Title IX Coordinator
Ability to climb ladders, upwards of 12-20 feet tall. Ability to
work on catwalks at heights of 20′-40′. Working in various light
levels and sound levels. Ability to move and lift heavy equipment.
Ability to concentrate and multi-task under tight timelines and
pressure.
Additional Information:
California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of
diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive
environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty
thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s
strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable
accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with
disabilities who self-disclose.
As of January 1, 2022, the CSU
Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of
employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of
California.
The person holding this position is considered a general mandated
reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive
Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the
strength of the applicant pool.
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are
not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an
Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching
Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant
position.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the
inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee
from retaining employment.
Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to
successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of
the selection process.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission
on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard
Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to
complete all sections of the online application form will be
disqualified from consideration.
California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency
for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).
Application Deadline: Apr 10, 2025 (9:00 PM)
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