Theatre Technician

Theatre Technician

Salary

$32.62 - $39.65 Hourly

Location

715 Central Avenue, Tracy, CA

Job Type

Part Time

Department

City Managers Office

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

9/11/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

LSE

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Description

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TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

• Complete applications submitted between 7/31/26 - 8/14/26 will be invited to interview the week of 8/24/26
• Complete applications submitted between 8/15/26 - 8/28/26 will be invited to interview the week of 9/7/26
• Complete applications submitted between 8/29/26 - 9/11/26 will be invited to interview the week of 9/21/26
• Application Deadline: SEPTEMBER 11, 2026

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Grand Theatre is seeking a skilled, resourceful, and collaborative Theatre Technician to support the technical operations of our performances, events, and community programs. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in lighting, sound, stagecraft, and backstage operations, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, creative environment.

This individual is a team-oriented problem solver who can adapt quickly to changing production needs, communicate effectively with artists and staff, and maintain a high level of professionalism during rehearsals and live performances. They are eager to learn new technologies, contribute to innovative stage solutions, and help ensure that every event at the Grand Theatre is executed with precision, safety, and artistic excellence.

A passion for live performance, a commitment to high-quality technical work, and the ability to support a diverse range of productions-from community theatre to concerts and special events-will make this candidate a valuable member of our technical team.

This is a part-time opportunity. Hours may vary from week to week based on business need.

DESCRIPTION

Under general direction of the Cultural Arts Technical Supervisor, performs skilled and technical duties related to the set-up and break down of live productions and performances; performs technical duties related to sound and lighting system operation; performs other job-related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a limited-services, on-call specialized technical job classification within the Cultural Arts Division of the City Manager's office. Incumbents perform duties related to set-up, run, and/or strike of shows and events including assisting with or evaluating set and stage construction and operating stage equipment, lighting and sound systems.

Essential and Marginal Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with operational activities including set-up, run, and/or strike of shows and events.
• Execute scene changes during performances, set hand props, place set pieces, and raise and lower drops, curtains, or scenery.
• Perform production load-in and load-out.
• Install rigging, lighting, sound equipment and scenery for theatrical, musical and other events.
• Operate stage equipment, lighting and sound systems, digital projection equipment and other equipment as required.
• Operate and assist with the maintenance of theater equipment, including follow spots, microphones, light control board, automated rigging, hand and power tools.
• Prepare or modify working plans, drawings and light plots for specific situations.
• Check the stage and production areas for safety hazards and maintain health and safety standards in these areas.
• Rig curtains and operate and maintain automated staging system.
• Perform minor repairs and general maintenance on stage-related equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Technical theater production systems, including audio, video, carpentry/rigging and lighting.
• Types and uses of lighting, sound, automated rigging and other stage equipment.
• Computerized theater equipment, theater movement systems.
• Electrical theory, sound and lighting effects.
• Set-up and running of digital video presentations.
• Occupational hazards and related safety precautions associated with assigned duties.

ABILITY TO

• Operate theater equipment including lighting, sound, and automated rigging systems.
• Operate hand and power tools.
• Perform basic housekeeping.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and three (3) years of experience in the technical aspects of performing arts productions or related activities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This job requires working a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California drivers' license.

Additional Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. A fully completed application is required; a résumé does not replace the information required on the employment application, including work history. Applications listing "see résumé," lacking clear employment information, or providing insufficient detail to evaluate minimum qualifications will not be considered. Missing information cannot be assumed.

For some recruitments, a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may include an oral panel interview, written exercise, practical skills demonstration, or a combination of these components.

An employment list will be established for candidates who pass the examination process. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain active for at least one year, with the possibility of extension in six-month increments. When vacancies occur, eligible candidates may be contacted by the hiring department for additional interviews. The City has the ability to declare a list invalid if no qualified candidates are selected from the employment list, if this occurs candidates will be notified.

All notices and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure their email address is accurate and capable of receiving messages. Emails will come fromNEOGOV.COM, which may be filtered into spam/junk folders depending on your email provider.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Prior to hire, candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may include a reference check, DOJ/FBI fingerprinting, credit check, physical examination, and drug test.

RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations may be made for disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations must submit the Request for Reasonable Accommodations Formto the Human Resources Analyst by phone or email prior to the test date.

DISCLAIMER

The City of Tracy is an equal opportunity employer. Equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of personnel policy and practice, including recruitment, hiring, development, advancement, and treatment of employees, to the extent permitted by law.

The City of Tracy reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this flyer at any time to better meet organizational needs.

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01

Choose the current Valid California Drivers License you possess.

• None
• Class C
• Class B
• Class B w/Endorsements
• Class A
• Class A w/Endorsements

02

Do you possess a High School Diploma (HSD) or the equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have at least three (3) years of experience in the technical aspects of performing arts productions or related activities?

• Yes
• No

04

Please describe your professional experience in theater or concert production, including the specific technical tasks you have performed. In your response, address the following areas: 1. Theater lighting operation and maintenance - Describe your experience operating, programming, or repairing lighting systems. 2. Live sound system setup and operation - Describe your experience setting up, mixing, or troubleshooting live audio equipment. If you do not have experience in one or both areas, please write N/A.

05

Please select areas that you have professional level experience executing. Professional-level experience is defined as paid or formally supervised technical work in a theatre, performing arts venue, or production environment where the individual operated industry-standard lighting, sound, or stage equipment and supported live performances under established safety and production protocols. Volunteer or high school experience may demonstrate interest but does not substitute for professional-level competency.

• Operating and maintaining lighting in a live production setting
• Operating and maintaining sound in a live production setting
• Operating and maintaining stage equipment in a live production setting
• Building or installing scenic elements, rigging, or stage components
• Executing cues during performances or rehearsals
• Following safety protocols for equipment, electrical systems, and backstage operations
• Collaborating with production teams under real performance timelines
• Troubleshooting technical issues in high-pressure environments
• No experience

Required Question

Employer City of Tracy

Address 333 Civic Center Plaza

Tracy, California, 95376

Phone 209-831-6150

209-831-6158

Website http://www.cityoftracy.org