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Job Location (Full Address):

26 Gibbs Str, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14604

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Time as Reported / Per Diem

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

As Scheduled

Department:

300950 ESM Opera

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 102 H

Compensation Range:

$17.00 - $22.10

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Prepares, sets up, tears down, adjusts, repairs, and maintains stage and theatre equipment, including orchestra instruments, seating, stage lighting, audio and visual equipment, scenery, and any other equipment needed for rehearsals and performances within assigned production and performance spaces.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assembles and arranges equipment, instruments, scenery on stage for each production prior to and during the performance.
Tears down and loads out equipment and scenery at completion of production.
Loads in equipment and scenery for productions.
Repairs and maintains equipment and scenery.
Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge and/or familiarity with all stage equipment required
Awareness of safety at all times required
Ability to lift items weighing up to and including 100 pounds required
Good communication and concentration skills required
Ability to read and write English and to understand and follow verbal and written instructions required

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