Employment

TITLE: Master Electrician 

STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt 

DEPARTMENT: Production 

REPORTS TO: Technical Director 

POSITION AVAILABLE: Ongoing, Seasonal 

COMPENSATION RANGE: $28-$30/hr 

BACKGROUND 

Antaeus Theatre Company is an actor-driven theater company that explores and produces timely and timeless works grounded in our passion for the Classics. We illuminate diverse human experiences through performance, training, and outreach. We believe in the transformative power of live theater. 

Antaeus is located at the Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center in Downtown Glendale, CA. The center includes an 80-seat theater, a reconfigurable 36-seat black box space, and a theater library. 

THE POSITION 

Antaeus Theatre Company seeking a candidate for a part-time, seasonal Master Electrician. This position is responsible for overseeing Light Hang, Circuiting, Focus, Patching and Programming the Light Plot for each Antaeus Main Stage shows and Black Box events. Troubleshooting lighting instruments, hanging and organizing electrical cabling, and assembly and maintenance of theatrical lighting instruments. This position will be part-time and seasonal as needed during productions. Ability to troubleshoot pre-show issues over the phone with the production team as needed. Collaborate with the Technical Director on schedule, lighting issues, and production related needs. Respond to Lighting Designer requests. Approximately 10-20 hours a week during production Load-in and Tech weeks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

● Oversees hang, circuit, focus and troubleshoot theatrical lighting equipment, including conventional, LED, and practical fixtures. 

● Troubleshooting and programming with an ETC ION 3000 Lighting consul.

● Circuiting a dual system of LED and Incandescent lights on a dimmer rack system.

● Install set and prop-mounted lights and wire practicals. Place cue, running, and work lights. 

● Communicate and collaborate with the technical director on schedule, lighting notes, and lighting designer requests. 

● Clean and maintain lighting equipment, cut gel, and replace lamps. 

● Move equipment and other materials around the theater as needed. 

● Must be comfortable climbing ladders, with and without lighting instruments in hand

● Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment by putting away tools and equipment after use, keeping materials and equipment organized, running power cables neatly, and other related tasks. 

● Maintain and promote a safe work environment by following all safety regulations and alerting a supervisor of safety issues. 

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 

● 1-3 years of experience and knowledge of troubleshooting and programming with an ETC ION 3000 Lighting consul. 

● 1-3 years of experience circuiting a dual system of LED lights and Incandescent on a dimmer rack system. 

● Experience safely hanging, circuiting, focusing and troubleshooting theatrical lighting equipment. 

● Have the ability to read and understand light plots and circuiting paperwork.

● Have a basic understanding of electricity and how to work with it safely.

● Be willing to learn and adapt to theatrical terminology for ease of communication.

● Able to communicate and collaborate with people across differences such as race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, age, and class. 

● Work a flexible schedule with advanced notice, including morning, evening, and weekend hours. 

● Required Certifications (employer reimbursed): CPR/First Aid/AED, OSHA, Sexual Harassment, and other job related trainings required by the employer. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential Function.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to see, sit and twist, bend, stand, walk, climb stairs, push, pull, use a telephone, computer, copier and other office equipment, and lift up to 50 lbs. The position requires the ability to communicate clearly and perform in complex and often stressful situations. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear. Some or all of the essential functions must occasionally or frequently be performed for extended periods of time. 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. 

• The employee will regularly be on a ladder, use electrical tools, and manipulate stage electric equipment. 

• The employee may be subject to some atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dust, etc. 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but is occasionally loud. 

The American with Disabilities Act requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the required duties and tasks of the position. Please let us know at the time you apply for a position if you will need any special accommodations.

HOW TO APPLY 

Please send your resume to adam@antaeus.org with the subject “Master Electrician”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as needed. 

All employees at Antaeus Theatre Company undertake other duties as needed, and all positions require flexible work hours, including evenings and weekends. One of Antaeus’s guiding values is Inclusivity: We are committed to creating a welcoming environment and deeper inclusion within our company. Antaeus strives for diversity through Company membership, Board membership, staff, inclusive casting, choice of artistic material, and through our community engagement. We are a space where all voices are heard. To support our hiring goal of identifying a highly qualified and diverse pool of candidates, we strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented communities in the American Theatre to apply. For more information about Antaeus’s mission, programs, and activities, please visit our website at www.antaeus.org.

TITLE: Overhire Electrician 

STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt 

DEPARTMENT: Production 

REPORTS TO: Technical Director 

POSITION AVAILABLE: Ongoing, Seasonal 

COMPENSATION RANGE: $22-24/hr 

BACKGROUND 

Antaeus Theatre Company is an actor-driven theater company that explores and produces timely and timeless works grounded in our passion for the Classics. We illuminate diverse human experiences through performance, training, and outreach. We believe in the transformative power of live theater. 

Antaeus is located at the Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center in Downtown Glendale, CA. The center includes an 80-seat theater, a reconfigurable 36-seat black box space, and a theater library. 

THE POSITION 

Antaeus Theatre Company seeks candidates for part-time Overhire Electricians. This position is responsible for hanging and focus lighting instruments, hanging and organizing electrical cabling, and assembly and maintenance of theatrical lighting instruments. This position will be part-time and project-based as needed during productions. Approximately 10-20 hours a week during productions. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

● Hang, circuit, focus and troubleshoot theatrical lighting equipment, including conventional, LED, and practical fixtures. 

● Install set and prop-mounted lights and wire practicals. Place cue, running, and work lights. 

● Clean and maintain lighting equipment, cut gel, and replace lamps. 

● Move equipment and other materials around the theater as needed. 

● Must be comfortable climbing ladders, with and without lighting instruments in hand

● Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment by putting away tools and equipment after use, keeping materials and equipment organized, running power cables neatly, and other related tasks. 

● Maintain and promote a safe work environment by following all safety regulations and alerting a supervisor of safety issues. 

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 

● Experience safely hanging, circuiting, focusing and troubleshooting theatrical lighting equipment. 

● Have the ability to read and understand light plots and circuiting paperwork.

● Have a basic understanding of electricity and how to work with it safely.

● Be willing to learn and adapt to theatrical terminology for ease of communication.

● Able to communicate and collaborate with people across differences such as race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, age, and class. 

● Work a flexible schedule with advanced notice, including morning, evening, and weekend hours. 

● Required Certifications (employer reimbursed): CPR/ First Aid, OSHA, Sexual Harassment, and other job related trainings required by the employer. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential Function. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to see, sit and twist, bend, stand, walk, climb stairs, push, pull, use a telephone, computer, copier and other office equipment, and lift up to 50 lbs. The position requires the ability to communicate clearly and perform in complex and often stressful situations. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear. Some or all of the essential functions must occasionally or frequently be performed for extended periods of time. 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. 

• The employee will regularly be on a ladder, use electrical tools, and manipulate stage electric equipment. 

• The employee may be subject to some atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dust, etc. 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but is occasionally loud.

The American with Disabilities Act requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the required duties and tasks of the position. Please let us know at the time you apply for a position if you will need any special accommodations.

HOW TO APPLY 

Please send your resume to adam@antaeus.org with the subject “Overhire Electrician”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as needed. 

All employees at Antaeus Theatre Company undertake other duties as needed, and all positions require flexible work hours, including evenings and weekends. One of Antaeus’s guiding values is Inclusivity: We are committed to creating a welcoming environment and deeper inclusion within our company. Antaeus strives for diversity through Company membership, Board membership, staff, inclusive casting, choice of artistic material, and through our community engagement. We are a space where all voices are heard. To support our hiring goal of identifying a highly qualified and diverse pool of candidates, we strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented communities in the American Theatre to apply. For more information about Antaeus’s mission, programs, and activities, please visit our website at www.antaeus.org.