Stage Technician

Stage Technician

Salary

$68,120.00 - $91,291.20 Annually

Location

Thousand Oaks City Hall, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202500070

Department

Cultural and Community Services

Opening Date

10/22/2026

Closing Date

11/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Description:

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Bring live performances to life: Operate lighting, sound, and rigging systems for concerts, theatre productions, and special events at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center.
• Take a lead backstage: Guide stage crews, collaborate with visiting production teams, and contribute your lighting and audio design expertise.
• Build your career in technical theatre: Join the City in a full-time role supporting diverse productions and maintaining essential stage equipment.

The City has an excellent opportunity in the Cultural Affairs Department to work in the theatre at the Bank of American Performing Arts Center. Under the direction of the Technical Director, the successful candidate will perform a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled functions in operating and maintaining theatre sound, lighting, and rigging systems during rehearsals, performances, concerts, and meetings and serve as Stage Technician for the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center.

The schedule will involve work including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Examples of Duties

Primary responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains theatre sound, lighting, and/or rigging systems during rehearsals, performances, concerts, and meetings ensuring systems are in proper working order
• Serves as Lighting or Sound Designer for all visiting production companies
• Composes rail schedules and designs rigging for all visiting companies
• Installs, operates, maintains, and returns any rental equipment that may be brought in by visiting companies
• Oversight of repertory lighting plots, and/or lighting and audio systems and equipment, advancing productions, and scheduling technical staff
• Serve as the Stage Supervisor in the absence of the Technical Director, and performs related duties as assigned
• Provide lead direction to hourly stagehands in the setup, operation, and taking down of proprietary stage setups
• Oversee the maintenance of and is responsible for the readiness of all the Bank of America Performing Arts Center lighting, audio and video equipment
• Participate in phone and/or email advance conversations in preparation for upcoming productions
• Assist road production managers and technical staff to ensure production is executed as intended
• Train other hourly stagehands to function as electrical and/or heads in his or her absence

Supplemental Information

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Three years of experience in the maintenance of electrical systems and equipment associated with the operation of live performing arts venues
• Previous experience leading and supervising crews of varying sizes and interacting with production teams and tours
• Demonstrated proficiency in technical theatre, preferably in the areas of lighting, audio, rigging, and/or carpentry
• Ability to read, interpret, and draft schematics including but not limited to lighting, audio stage plots, elevations, and designs is required.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of stage lighting including hanging and focusing lighting instruments or audio equipment
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Experience working with both Windows and Mac operating systems
• A working knowledge of Lightwright, QLab, and Shure Wireless Workbench
• Familiarity with LAcoustics Network Manager and DigiCo consoles is desirable
• Experience using ETC consoles and Strand dimmers is desirable
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, demonstrate strong time management skills and the ability to adapt to changing conditions
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent
• A valid Class C California driver's license

The ability to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 25 pounds or more is required for this position. The ability to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and some holidays; occasionally may work in outdoor weather conditions.

Core Competencies

• Customer-Focused
• Planner and Organizer
• Problem Solver and Decision Maker
• Results Oriented
• Technically Knowledgeable

FILING DEADLINE: Recruitment may close at any time. Open until a sufficient number of qualified applicants has been received.

First review of candidates: Thursday, November 5, 2026.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: Applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. This will be used throughout the process to assist in determining each applicants qualifications for the position.

Additional information about the City is available on our website at www.toaks.gov.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Thousand Oaks makes reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the selection process. If you wish to request an accommodation in order to participate in the selection process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the final filing date. Applicants requesting an accommodation should document the request including the type and extent of accommodations requested to participate in the selection process and/or perform the duties of the job for which applied.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: In order to qualify for Veteran's Preference a Form DD214, or other acceptable proof of service, must be submitted by the deadline date/time noted in the job announcement. Any veteran who has successfully completed all phases of a selection process for employment with the City shall be granted a final interview regardless of his or her ranking on the eligibility list, providing he/she meets the criteria for an eligible veteran.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Thousand Oaks offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and tuition reimbursement. Click here for more information.

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Please describe your experience in the following areas: a) Working in live theatre maintaining lighting and/or audio systems and equipment b) Serving as a lighting and/or audio designer c) Leading a stage crew d) Working in a roadhouse

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Please describe your computer experience including your familiarity with Windows and Mac operating systems, and Lightwright and QLab.

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Please describe a challenge you overcame during production and how you prevailed in resolving the situation

Required Question

Employer City of Thousand Oaks

Address 2100 E Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks, California, 91362-2903

Website TOAKS.GOV