Job Requisition:
JR101717 Electrics Technician, Office of the Arts (Open)
Job Posting Title:
Electrics Technician, Office of the Arts
Department:
CC00075 WM001 | CAS | Arts Quarter A&S
Job Family:
Staff - Media & Creative Services
Worker Sub Type:
Wage-Continuing (non-benefited)
Job Requisition Primary Location:
Phi Beta Kappa Hall
Primary Job Posting Location:
Posting Location - William & Mary
Job Description Summary:
William & Mary's Office of the Arts invites experienced applicants for the part-time position of Electrics Technician whose efforts will support a variety of technical and production aspects of the university's arts programs and events, external and internal rental programming, and a full presented season that includes a variety of artists & mediums. Under the direction of the Associate Technical Director, the Electrics Technician for the Office of the Arts will perform technical duties in the areas of lighting and building support as well as ensuring that lighting equipment is maintained in a clean and safe condition. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in lighting/electrical technology to assess lighting needs for each event involving the Office of the Arts throughout the year in addition to supervising student production assistants.
This part-time position is not eligible for benefits.
Job Description:
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Technical Theatre, or equivalent education, experience, and/or training
Knowledge of operating, maintaining, and repairing lighting equipment
Knowledge of theatrical dimming systems and their operation
General knowledge of electrical systems, both commercial and residential
Knowledge of ETC consoles, specifically, Gio@5 and Ion XE, as well as Paradigm architectural control
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Vectorworks, and CAD
Experience with streaming and recording
Preferred Qualifications
Prior technical experience in a performing arts environment
Creative skill sets with the ability to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to collaborate in an environment with changing priorities
Demonstrated attention to detail with an ability to prioritize and execute tasks accurately in a fast-paced work environment
Experience supervising student workers
Ability to collaborate with clients
Conditions of Employment
Evening and weekend work is required.
This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
This position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor.
For full consideration, submit your resume and cover letter by the priority review date of 6/3/2026.
Compensation: $25.00/hour
Duties:
35% - Technical Collaboration
Provide technical support for shows in the presented season.
Collaborate with production and technical managers to assess the lighting needs for multiple shows throughout the year of different mediums.
Supervise student production assistants.
Serve as light board programmer or board op as needed.
35% - Shows and Events Support
Provide technical support for shows and events hosted by campus groups and departments.
Support lighting needs for shows and events within PBK and MAC, ensuring that groups have the necessary lighting equipment to ensure a successful event or production.
Serve as building support staff as needed.
Perform other tasks as needed.
30% - Equipment Tracking and Maintenance
Keep equipment organized in all performance spaces and storage.
Ensure that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe condition.
Additional Job Description:
Job Profile:
JP0858 - Media Manager II - Nonexempt - Hourly - H07
Qualifications:
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Compensation Grade:
H07
Recruiting Start Date:
2026-05-14
Review Date:
2026-06-03
Position Restrictions:
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