Part-Time Theatre Technician I/II

Part-Time Theatre Technician I/II

Salary

$18.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Location

City of Rohnert Park, Performing Arts Center, 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA

Job Type

Part-Time Temporary

Job Number

PTTT SEPT 2026

Department

Performing Arts Center

Opening Date

09/03/2026

Closing Date

9/18/2026 12:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Max Number of Applicants

3

• Description
• Benefits

The Position

Level I: $18.00 - $21.00 hourly

Level II: $21.00 - $24.00 hourly

The City of Rohnert Park is currently looking to fill one (3) Part-Time Theatre Technician I/II positions to work at the Spreckels Performing Arts Center. Duties include scenery construction, sound board operation, equipment and inventory maintenance, production crew, including production load-in / load-out, light hanging and operation, and rental supervision.

This is a part-time, non-benefited, temporary position that may work up to 1,000 hours in a fiscal year, from July 1st through June 30th.

If you are a CalPERS retiree, you may not work for the City of Rohnert Park more than 960 hours per fiscal year, nor in a permanent position. Work assignments as a retiree must be temporary, i.e. typically limited to 12 months.

TO APPLY:

Please complete the on-line application form and supplemental questions. Include all paid and non-paid work experience from the last 10 years. You can expect to hear back on your status via e-notification within 10 working days from the final filing date. If you are having difficulty applying on-line please click on the Applicant Help / FAQs link: www.governmentjobs.com/home/faq

PLEASE NOTE:

You may submit a resume or other relevant documents to further describe your qualifications; however, "see resume" will not meet the requirements to submit a complete application, including employment history, or be accepted in lieu of responses to supplemental questions. Be aware that your resume and other attachments not specifically requested may not be used to determine your qualifications.

DEFINITION

Under direct supervision, assists the Performing Arts Center Manager (Artistic Director) and Technical Director on various assignments.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives supervision from the Performing Arts Center Manager (Artistic Director) and/or Technical Director.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

The Part-Time Theatre Technician I/II is responsible for performing a wide variety of work in assisting with theatre productions. This assignment requires considerable physical labor and heavy lifting.

Ideal Candidate

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Constructs scenery
• Operates sound board
• Maintains equipment and inventory
• Works on production crew including production load-in/load-out, hanging lights and operation of light board
• Supervises use of rental equipment
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker in the event of a disaster or emergency
• Performs related duties as assigned

In addition to performing all of the duties listed above, the Part-Time Theatre Technician II also:

• Works closely with the Artistic Director on the design and concept of each production
• Executes preliminary sketches of all sets
• Coordinates color palette for production
• Locates and/or purchases props and furniture
• Assists Technical Director in construction and painting

Qualifications and Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Music, dance and theatre production
• Modern theatrical lighting and sound systems
• Safe and proper use of hand and power tools
• Laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles and safe driving
• Occupational hazards and safety procedures

Skill to:

• Operate power tools
• Construct scenery

Ability to:

• Work a flexible schedule
• Follow oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Organize projects and assignments
• Perform duties as assigned with minimal supervision
• Meet deadlines
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Perform heavy manual labor
• Follow safe work practices and observe safety rules and precautions
• Perform a variety of maintenance and construction tasks

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Paid or unpaid experience working in a technical theatre operation
• Applicable college-level course work

License:

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and a good driving record

Special Requirements:

• Applicants must be 18 years old
• Per California State Law, smoking is not permitted inside facilities/vehicles or within 20 feet of main entrances, exits, and operable windows
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends

Additional Information

Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily work activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movements and fine arm/hand coordination in the execution of work. The ability to lift, push, and drag equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Normal hearing is required for when communicating over the phone and in person. The noise level in the work environment may be moderate to loud, depending on working conditions. There are interruptions and deadlines.

• Free membership to the Callinan Sports & Fitness Center

• You will receive $1.00 /hour for any hours worked between (9:30 pm -7 am).

• In addition, you will receive overtime pay at 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for any hours worked on a City recognized holiday.

• Sick hour accrual - 1 hour of paid sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked beginning on the first day of employment.

The City does not participate in Social Security, but does withhold 1.45% of wages for Medicare taxes.

In January 1992, Congress passed new regulations that mandated Social Security coverage for part-time government employees that werent covered by a retirement plan. The City implemented a Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions as an alternative to Social Security. Under this plan, 7.5% of your wages will be deducted prior to any tax calculation. In other words, you will not be paying any taxes on these funds when they are deducted from your paycheck. These funds will be deposited in an account set up for you that will earn tax-free interest at a rate set up every quarter, based upon current interest rates.

Employer City of Rohnert Park

Address 130 Avram Avenue

Rohnert Park, California, 94928

Phone (707) 588-2261

Website http://www.rpcity.org