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Along with the ATD, share “on call” responsibility for fixing technical issues that arise during the run of each production  \n▪ Orient any facility renters and visiting productions to safety, technical characteristics, and other areas of facility operations; facilitate the use of the technical facilities by the resident staff/designers and others engaged by or renting the facility  \n▪ Monitor the condition of scenic, lighting, and sound equipment, arrange for the repair and replacement within budgetary constraints; perform preventive maintenance on equipment as needed  \n▪ Monitor and maintain the theatre’s off-site technical and storage facilities  \n▪ Assist with the preparation and control of production budgets; maintain inventory and orders specialized supplies  \n▪ Facilitate the ordering, pick up/delivery of rental and/or borrowed equipment  \n▪ Assist in planning, scheduling, coordinating, and providing technical support for load-in, strike, and show changeovers  \n▪ Attend technical week rehearsals and, to supervise and assist in the technical; aspects of mounting the show  \n▪ Make recommendations to the theatre leadership regarding capital purchases of technical equipment  \n▪ Additional duties that are broadly in-line with the above responsibilities, as assigned  \nQualifications & Abilities:  \n▪ Bachelor’s degree in technical theatre, or equivalent relevant experience preferred Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience as a Technical Director or ATD required  \n▪ Advanced understanding of theatrical construction techniques, including carpentry and rigging, as well as appropriate safety precautions and procedures  \n▪ The ability to read, create, and implement technical drawings, implement scenery fabrication, and apply arithmetic and geometry to everyday construction problem solving  \n▪ Ability to analyze and evaluate the need for technical support for various theatrical events and performances  \n▪ Maintain effective oral and written communication with theater staff and guest designers  \n▪ Experience working with QLab and using AutoCAD or Vectorworks  \n▪ Flexibility to alter shifts/days off to accommodate projects and departmental objectives, including the ability to work nights/weekends as needed  \n▪ Ability to stand continuously for 3-5 hours at a time  \n▪ Ability to operate hand tools, climb ladders, work at varying heights and perform other physical tasks typical of a Technical Director  \n▪ Ability to lift and move a minimum of 50 lbs.  \nHelpful relevant experience:  \nKnowledge of connecting lighting and sound systems via OSC/MIDI  \nAdditional Information:  \nThis is a full time, exempt position. 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