Technical Assistant - LPAC

Technical AssistantThe Technical Assistant operates under supervision of LPAC Supervisor and Senior Technical Assistants, to perform behind-the-scenes labor for performances and events.Hours: Part Time up to 940 hours per fiscal year, 20 hours per week, not guaranteed.Examples Of DutiesSupervisory Responsibilities:May oversee Stage AssistantDuties may include assisting with several, but not limited to, of the following production areas for both indoor and outdoor events, with little supervision from Senior Technical Assistants:Lighting hangs and restoresFollow Spot operatingStage audio setupsScenic assembly/take downs using hand and power toolsWardrobe handlingVideo world and camera setupsCounterweight fly system loadingWorking dance, theatre and music performancesLoading/unloading equipment, cases, gondolas, hampers from trucksWorking outdoor events in various technical production areasAbility to work nights and weekendsThe duties listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor. This position is considered non-exempt.Minimum QualificationsRequired Skills: -Ability to organize.

-Understand and follow written and oral instructions. -Deal tactfully and effectively with staff, participants and the public.Education and Experience: -Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance. -Currently enrolled in a college, university, or trade school majoring in Theatre Arts, Film, Television, or a related field, is desirable.Supplemental InformationCore Competencies:Problem Solving - Analytically and logically evaluating informationLearning Agility - Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to workHandling Stress - Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversityProfessional Integrity & Ethics - Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountabilitySafety Focus - Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazardsCustomer Focus - Attending to the needs and expectations of customersInforming - Proactively obtaining and sharing informationTeamwork - Collaborating with others to achieve shared goalsValuing Diversity - Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplaceAllocating Resources - Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectivenessGuiding PrinciplesPut people first.Be visionary.Be an ambassador for Lancaster.Be Fiscally Responsible.Be Creative.Always Improving.Be Adaptable and Resilient.Essential Physical Requirements:Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (frequent)Position self to bend or twist (frequent)To move, transport, position items up to 75 lbs.

(frequent)Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (moderate)Operate Equipment (moderate)Stationary or squatting position (frequent)Environmental Factors:Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent)Interruptions (frequent)Essential Cognitive Functions:Analyze (continuous)Computations (frequent)Generate Written Work Product (moderate)Independent Problem Solving (continuous)Interruptions (frequent)Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous)Organize (frequent)Disaster Service Worker:Pursuant to California Government Code Section , all public employees are declared disaster service workers subject to disaster service activities as may be assigned to them in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disaster.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act.