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City of Phoenix · 4 hours ago

Production Assistant - Phoenix Convention Center

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$27.49/hr - $36.84/hr

2+ years exp

The City of Phoenix is seeking a Production Assistant for the Phoenix Convention Center, one of the premier convention facilities in the United States. The role involves ensuring the proper installation and operation of audio/visual and related technical systems for various events, while providing direct consultation to clients and overseeing contractors during events.

Government

Responsibilities

The installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and oversight of various technical systems, such as theatrical lighting, sound, and rigging used in support of theatrical, convention, and meeting activities

Providing direct consultation to clients on these technical systems

Responsibility for oversight of contractors operating theatrical systems during events

Responsible for providing staffing coverage and oversight during the various phases of live event activity within the convention center and theatrical venues

Qualification

Theatrical lightingSound systemsEvent oversightRigging systemsETC lighting consolesYamaha audio consolesCustomer serviceProblem-solving

Required

Two years of experience in the installation and operation of sound systems, stage lighting, and related technical systems used in a large public assembly facility

OR Associate's degree in theater arts or related field

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted

Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds may be required

Working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings will be required

All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position

Preferred

Four or more years of experience in the installation and operation of sound systems, stage lighting, and related technical systems used in a large public assembly facility and/or professional theatrical venue

Two or more years of experience providing event activity oversight in theatrical venues

Experience working manual rigging systems or arena rigging

Experience working with and troubleshooting electrical components in a production theatrical environment

Experience working with ETC lighting consoles and troubleshooting theatrical dimming systems

Experience working with Yamaha audio consoles

Experience working with and troubleshooting production lighting and/or audio network infrastructures

Benefits

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information

401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions

Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans

Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan

Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually

Dental, vision, and life insurance options

Employer paid long-term disability

Free Bus/light rail pass

Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year

Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days

Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi