Musical Instrument Technician (MIT) - Blue Man Group

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. 

• Ensure that Blue Man Group values and artistic vision are understood and supported across all the organization;
  
• Show Responsibilities
  • Maintain the artistic integrity & quality of the show under the MIT Department;
  • Maintain communication with all necessary departments (Stage Management, Audio, Band) regarding percussive and string gear and sound quality of show;
  • Ensure that all show instruments (percussive & string), amplifiers, midi components, effects, etc., are tuned and maintained prior to each scheduled show in accordance with the sound and artistic aesthetic set in place by Artistic Direction;  
  • Execute all preset duties, show cues, turnover, and post-show duties as outlined in a safe, professional, efficient and timely fashion;
  • Oversee the positioning and sound of the drums and percussion instruments in accordance with BMG specifications;
  • Attend all circle meetings for your scheduled shows and participate in daily pre-show rehearsals and sound checks;
  • Incorporate new cues when necessary to accommodate changes to the show;
  • Maintain open communication with Head of Audio & MIT, Production Manager, and Stage Management about each performance through performance reports and verbal notes;
  • Ensure follow-up of all MIT technical notes that are documented in the Performance Report and communicate follow-up to the Head of Audio & MIT in a timely manner;
  • Troubleshoot and repair issues regarding musical instruments, hardware, pedals, mid-switchers, amplifiers, associated cabling, interconnections, and all applicable gear under real time show conditions;
  • Accommodate training and trailing of position when requested (ex: trainees, new hires).
    
• General Responsibilities
  • Maintain knowledge and training to run, repair, and/or identify problems with all technical elements of the show under the MIT’s field and within the MIT department;
  • Perform maintenance and repair of all show and gig instruments and associated gear in accordance with BMG specifications;
  • Wear a crew radio at the top of your show shift in accordance with the Blue Man and MIT department radio policy;
  • Attend show watches as scheduled and provide feedback to Head of Audio & MIT as requested;
  • Maintain, clean, and organize show elements, equipment, and workspaces under the MIT Department;
  • Ensure regular updates of the departmental run sheet, inventory, and routine maintenance list;
  • Attend all full company meetings, crew meetings, and other pre-scheduled meetings.
    
    
• Outside Gigs
  • Participate in gigs as requested by local management;
  • Duties include (but are not limited to) organizing and setting up equipment requested; participating in load-in and load-out and lending assistance to technical management or other positions as needed.
    
• Implement and adhere to Blue Man Group and RSD Health & Safety rules and regulations. 
• All other work-related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Experience with musical instrument construction and tuning;
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken;
• Verification of the right to work in the United States for Blue Man Group, as demonstrated by completion of the Form I-9 upon hire and the submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the Form I-9) verifying one’s identity and work authorization;
• Able to pass a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law;  

Key Competencies  

Blue Man Group is committed to promoting a collaborative, productive, and engaging workplace for all Company Members. Below are the key competencies required for this position: 

Learning, Development & Adapting: Keeps up to date with technical base and knowledge specific to field. Evaluates experiences and learning from them; communicates insights so others can benefit. Remains productive during periods of ambiguity, uncertainty and change. Demonstrates a willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments. 

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with people in group and other parts of the organization. Contributes to an enthusiastic, positive work climate, energizing others. 

Managing Work: Recognizes the broader implications of a project, doing all that should be done, not just as directed. Improves own efficiency and works to improve departmental efficiency. 

Organizational Awareness: Understands informal structure of organization that includes key players, decision-influencers, etc. 

Quality and Customer Focus: Continuously looks for ways to simplify and improve work processes to achieve better results. 

Communication: Understands the uses of multiple channels of communication and their effectiveness. Gives specific and timely feedback to supervisor/manager and others to work together more effectively.  

Safety: Contributes to and is responsible for a safe and professional environment.