POSITION DESCRIPTION

  

JOB TITLE:                Theater Facilities Technician

DEPARTMENT:          Theater

DEPT CODE:              0658

REPORTS TO:           Theater Manager

STATUS:                      Non Exempt/Hourly

HOURS:                       Full-time 40

Tuition:                        Non-Taxable

LOCATION:                Fort Lauderdale / 2401 W. Cypress Creek Rd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

 

At Calvary Chapel, we are called to make disciples of Jesus Christ by connecting people to God, people to people, and people to outreach. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As a staff member, it’s not what we do, it's who we are.

 

Your passion:

You must have a passion to change the world for Jesus through assisting with the setup and strike needs of events held in the Theater. You will also be responsible for maintaining the organization of the theater, backstage area, additional theater and performing arts rooms ensuring that areas are kept in a manner that is pleasing to the pastoral staff and the Lord.

 

As the Theater Facilities Technician, you will assist the Theater Staff in all aspects of productions and events to help spread the gospel. You will help create an environment where visitors feel welcomed and want to know more about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

 

You are:

• Convinced a relationship with Jesus changes everything in a person’s life

• Committed to keeping your family as your first ministry

• Dedicated in your personal study of God’s Word 

• Consistently placing a high priority on worship and your personal prayer life

• An excellent and generous steward of your personal finances

• Obedient to God to take a Sabbath and make space for soul-keeping

• Deeply compassionate towards people who are in need or hurting

• Excited about global missions and local outreach - you want to change the world 

• A part of a healthy friendship community and accountability circle 

• Willing to give up personal pleasures and freedoms in order to live a life above reproach and that is aligned with our Leadership Covenant  

 

You will: 

• Maintain organization of all storage areas in Theater, Theatre Costume Closet and Props

• Walk Theater house and hallways before and after events to remove any trash, debris or lost items

• Assist to maintaining a safe environment in the Theater at all times

• Maintain organization of tools and paint in loading dock and cage, maintain loading dock area ensuring all walkways and exit doors are clear at all times

• Maintain, clean and organize dressing rooms and dressing room furniture

• Use LIMBLE to remove all large trash items and any repairs needed

• Ensure the stage floor is clear of all debris, swept and mopped

• Ensure backstage areas are clear, swept, free of debris and following egress

• Ensure theater house, hallways and backstage are kept orderly; removing any items left behind such as backpacks, water bottles, etc

• Maintain organization of theater stanchions, carts and crowd control items

• Work together with theater or AV staff to set-up and strike the stage as necessary for all events such as conferences, worship events, concerts and stage plays and chapels 

• Return stage items to appropriate storage areas

• Assist in providing support as necessary for special events

• Assist Box Office with maintaining lobby area appearance, assist in concession set-up and strike

• Assist with box-office set up and strike, assist with Front and Inside of House (Box Office Ticketing, Greeting, Ushering)

• Ensure house vignettes kept organized and curtains vacuumed at all times

• Assist in Set-up of specialty dance floor (Marley) on theater stage as applicable and maintain

• Maintain theater safety and repair checklist; reporting any issues to Theater Manager

• Perform other duties as assigned by Theater Manager 

  

You have:

• Excellent organizational skills

• Gifts of help and discernment

• Excellent interpersonal skills for relating effectively with staff members, school leadership and the school body, including parents/guardians

• Flexibility, with good time management skills

• Ability to perform heavy lifting

• Ability to handle multiple tasks

• Ability to work with tools

• Ability to make minor repairs

  

What you are required to know:

• We are an EEO employer

• You may have to bend, sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, lift, pull, push and/or move up to 55 lbs.

• This is a full-time (40 hours/week) hourly non-exempt position.

• You may have to work evenings and/or weekends to assist with special events or emergencies

• This role meets the material duties and responsibilities requirements set forth in IRS guidance to receive a tax-free tuition discount at Calvary Christian Academy

  

It would be incredible if:

• You love what you do and have fun doing it!

• Love every aspect of theater and production

• Have some Audio Visual technical abilities

• Were crazy about making people happy

 

Work Schedule:

Staff culture is important to what we do. To love like family, we require all staff to attend all staff meetings, department meetings and serve with a willing heart especially at all major campus events. Full time (40 hours/week)

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