J-O-B - Deck Chief

SIGNATURE THEATRE

Job Description

Deck Chief/Automation Technician

SIGNATURE THEATRE in Arlington, VA is seeking a Deck Chief/Automation Technician

 for the 2012-2013 season.  Be part of a fast-growing, dynamic organization. Successful candidate will have proven skills in reading and interpreting of technical drawings, wood and metal working, rigging and mechanicals, and experience in the installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical and automated scenery control systems. Proven ability to communicate with technical director/stage manager, work within installation schedules and supervise crew.  Competitive salary and benefits. Send, fax, or e-mail letter and resume to:  Andrew Fox, Technical Director, Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 22206; foxa@signature-theatre.org; fax-703-845-0243.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position reports directly to the Technical Director, and to the Stage Manager under performance conditions.  This position is 40 hours per week and overtime as needed, paid at overtime rate.

The Deck Chief/Automation Technician is responsible for insuring the safe and consistent operation of all technical aspects of scenery and props for all assigned productions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         The setting and striking of properties and /or set pieces; the mopping and sweeping of stage as needed; and the setting, shifting, or striking or scenery, lighting or special effects.

·         Primarily responsible for the assigning of all run-crew duties and supervision of all members of run-crew in conjunction with the Stage Manager. In advance of each tech week meeting with both the Stage Manager and the Technical Director to map out the scenery moves and work out the mechanics of those moves. 

·         Personal involvement in the rigging of the moving pieces and /or the automation setup. 

·         Responsible for the maintenance of scenery, set pieces, and properties during the run of each production during the performance if warranted by production.

·         Responsible for maintenance of automation systems and mechanics in consultation with the Technical Director.

·         During non-performance weeks may be assigned to any department at the discretion of the Technical Director for the performance of assigned production responsibilities.  

·         Responsible to perform job function during performance weeks in accordance with an operating procedure established by the Technical Director and Stage Manager during the production week period.

·         Responsible for general monitoring/maintenance of second stage productions in conjunction with Technical Director.

·                     Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of three (3) years experience as a theatrical stage carpenter, deck carpenter or equivalent.  Proven skills in reading and interpreting of technical drawings, wood and metal working, rigging and mechanicals. Experience in the installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical and automated scenery control systems. Proven ability to communicate with technical director/stage manager, work within installation schedules and supervise crew.