Associate Lighting and Projection Supervisor

SCENE TCHN SR (006332)

UCPath Position ID: 40943249

Position Description History/Status

For Reference ONLY - PeopleAdmin JA Number:

1135785

Approved Date:

12/17/2024 8:00:58 PM

Date Last Edited:

12/17/2024 8:00:54 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

8/18/2022

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1220O

Organization:

SCHOOL OF THEATER, FILM & TELEVISION

Division Code:

1221D

Division:

THEATER, FILM & TV DIV

Department:

046600 - THEATER

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

40943249

Position Description ID

167386

UC Payroll Title:

SCENE TCHN SR (006332)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

TX: Technical

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40187751

Reports to Payroll Title:

#N/A

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

#N/A

Department Head Payroll Title:

#N/A

SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to the supervisor’s guidelines.

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POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Lighting and Projection Supervisor, prep, hang, circuit, color, and focus theatrical lighting and projection plots per student designs, demonstrate and guide lighting lab students in hanging, circuiting, focusing, and maintenance techniques, and maintain lighting tools and equipment, machinery, and other equipment used in the creation and presentation of theatrical productions.

We are committed to bringing world-class university research to the grand challenges facing the world of theater and performance today by fostering an ever-diversifying community of playwrights, designers, directors, scholars, and performers. Through deep engagement with the changing landscape of contemporary performance, diverse and dynamic faculty leadership, and creative collaboration across the campus and Los Angeles’ communities, UCLA Theater showcases the future of performance.

Management

A1. Ensure that all lights are hung, circuited, colored and focused according to the light plots and paperwork provided by the student designers. (E) A2. Communicate and cooperate with all members of the assigned production staff and when requested suggest alternative solutions to problems that arise with the lights and/or projections on productions. (E) A3. Coordinate the equipment needs for assigned productions and schedule equipment usage to minimize conflicts between productions. (E) A4. Coordinate with scene shop staff and prop shop staff the timely implementation of practical and physical elements for productions. (E) A5. Supervise professional and student crews during the process of implementing student and guest designs including hanging, mounting, rigging, circuiting, networking, focusing, coloring and striking equipment for productions. Train users on the proper operation and application of all equipment. (E) A6. Train run crews including followspot operators, lighting programmers, and light board and video operators. (E) A7. Attend tech and dress rehearsals as needed. (E) A8. Train lab student in the proper use of lighting equipment, materials, lighting handling techniques and safety precautions. (E) A9. Ensure continued safety of students in all hanging, circuiting and focusing of equipment. (E) A10. Serve as Master Electrician for rentals and events as needed. (E) A11. Work with student designers for all classroom productions and ensure that students know how to operate the lighting and projection equipment safely. (E)

70%

Maintenance

B1. Manage, repair and maintain equipment including control consoles, video servers, dimmers, lighting fixtures, projectors, special effect instrumentation, color changers, foggers, strobes, automated light fixtures, orchestra lighting, control cables, networking systems and power cables. (E) B2. Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, operation checks and adjustments to keep all equipment operating according to manufacturers' specifications. (E) B3. Assist in arrangements for outside repair of lighting equipment when necessary. This includes obtaining repair authorizations, contacting vendors and arranging for transportation of equipment when appropriate. (E) B4. Maintain a functional stock of spare parts for theatrical lighting equipment. (E) B5. Maintain a working inventory of necessary supply of consumable products. (E) B6. Maintain the organization, cleanliness, and overall ergonomic value of the lighting and video workspaces. Make recommendations on how best to improve the efficiency and safety of the workspaces. (E)

20%

Resource Management

C1. In coordination with Lighting and Projections Supervisor and Technical Supervisor, oversee the use of Department facilities and equipment for various campus and public events. (E) C2. Ascertain the technical and operational requirements of assigned incoming events through meetings with Department staff and event organizers and submitted technical specification documents. (E) C3. Make recommendations and procure equipment and labor resources for each event. (E) C4. Participate with other Production Staff in the hiring of casual staff employees. (E) C5. Supervise the appropriate technical labor force necessary for each event. (E)

5%

As Needed

D1. Other related tasks as required by the Director or Production or Supervisor. Related tasks will include but not be limited to assisting in the installation and strike of theatrical equipment including lighting, video, audio, automation, and rigging. (E)

5%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree and / or equivalent experience.

Required

Ability to learn the use and applications of new lighting and video equipment.

Required

Ability to effectively communicate the use and applications of lighting equipment to people with various amounts of related previous knowledge.

Required

Knowledge of the operation of theatrical productions and inter-relationships between the various disciplines.

Required

Ability to work as part of a cooperative production team and perform all functions in accordance with the time constraints and multiple demands created by the production schedule.

Required

Knowledge of the use and applications of general lighting and video equipment including control consoles, media servers, dimmers, power distribution equipment, projectors, lighting fixtures and intelligent lighting equipment.

Required

Ability to effectively communicate with production staff, faculty, staff, students and vendors. Demonstrate pride, professionalism and commitment to excellence.

Required

Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required by the production schedule.

Required

Knowledge of the principles of lighting and electricity as applied to theatrical lighting systems.

Required

Knowledge of principles of video design and system networking as applied to theatrical use of video projection systems.

Required

Skill in reading, understanding and using light plots, instrument schedules, hook-ups and manufacturers maintenance manuals.

Required

Skill in the use of electronic test equipment including voltmeters and continuity testers. Knowledge and skill in the use of ETC and other computer control consoles.

Required

Skill in troubleshooting and isolating electronic and system problems often under severe time constraints.

Required

Ability to use personal computer to perform word processing, record keeping functions. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Skill using AutoCAD and/or VectorWorks and Lightwright software to read, generate and modify light plots,

Required

Ability to work safely at considerable heights such as stage grids and platforms including the use of ladders, lifts and scaffolds.

Required

 Working knowledge of safety precautions necessary when working with ladders, stages, scaffolds, lifts and appropriate forms of fall protection. Ability to lift 60 lbs.

Required

Ability to effectively perform duties and tasks in a no smoking environment.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Ability to lift 60 lbs.

Required

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Magowen Hall

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General office equipment including computer, printer, laptop, copier, etc.

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.