Senior Stage Technician (SCENE TCHN SR)

Under supervision from the Production Manager, serve as a Senior Technician at the Mondavi Center including Jackson Hall, Vanderhoef Studio Theatre and other event spaces on and off site. Responsibilities includes load in, set up, operation, and strike of lighting, video, and sound equipment; rigging and flyrail operation, event and stage set-ups and strikes based on supplied diagrams, including but not limited to performances, banquets, conference events, and receptions. Interact directly and professionally with local and traveling artists and clients to ensure their needs are met. Perform maintenance and repair of theatrical and event-based equipment. Maintain a positive working environment and high standards of safety, craftsmanship, and efficiency. Lead and oversee stage set-ups, flyrail work, hanging of light plots, soft goods, and portable projection screens, audio and video set up and rigging for live performances, and other events. Coordinate lighting, carpentry, rigging, stage decks and counterweight system maintenance with Principal Technicians and assigned stage crews. Train, organize and evaluate professional and student stagehands, both professional and developing. Carry out touring production managers' and technical directors' directions while safeguarding Mondavi Center policies, procedures, and equipment. Serve as a Stage Manager overseeing performance crews as assigned.

This position is 0.75FTE over period of 9 months, with 3 months of unpaid furlough.

Apply By Date: March 11, 2026

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• No Minimum Education required.
• Experience in technical theatre or stage production including knowledge of technical theatre protocol, chain-of-command, and stage equipment and practices.
• Experience acting as one or more of the following: lead carpenter, flyman, rigger, lead electrician, light board operator, audio engineer, video technician, or stage or event manager for live performances and events (both rehearsed and unrehearsed) in a roadhouse situation.
• Experience working with a staff with a wide variety of experience levels to motivate stage crew members and encourage participation, teamwork, and model and promote a respectful, professionally appropriate working environment which adheres to health and safety guidelines.
• Experience working with a wide variety of users, including regional, national, or internationally-known artists to community renters; and working cooperatively and productively while enforcing facility policies and procedures.
• Skills to pursue and achieve Fall Protection Competent Person training through a course that meets ANSI Z359 requirements.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate both orally and in writing; elicit information needed to clarify inquiries and requests; resolve sensitive or difficult situations diplomatically; and to work effectively and cooperatively with constituents from diverse cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and levels of theatre production experience.
• Organizational skills to manage the multiple details and tasks associated with executing productions; and to assume general assignments and follow through to successful completion with a minimum of direction, including recognizing new tasks and projects that become necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a University campus based performing arts venue.
• Experience operating power tools, hand tools, and pneumatic equipment within safety guidelines.
• Experience working with and leading a crew with a variety of experience levels, including union members, road crews, part-time staff, and student stage crew members in the completion of their daily tasks.
• Knowledge of current state and federal OSHA standards applicable to professional theatre environments.

Key Responsibilities

• 80% - Lead Stage Technician
• 20% - Event/Performance Management

Department Overview

Located on the campus of one of the great research universities in the nation, the Mondavi Center is the premier performing arts venue in the Sacramento region. Each year, it presents speakers and artists from around the world and the nation, including leading musicians in classical music, jazz, world, and roots music, modern dance, cirque, and theater arts. The Mondavi Center team is built around a passion for the power of the arts expressed in its mission ("Illuminate. Educate. Connect.") and vision ("A campus and community where the arts are an indispensable part of life for all."). MC is committed to maintaining state-of-the-art performance facilities and to providing a world-class experience for artists, audiences, and students of all ages. We support the University's mission of teaching, research, service, and outreach via cultural programming integrated with the campus's outstanding academic tradition, a professional laboratory for performing arts students and lifelong arts education opportunities.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $31.34 - $ 37.67/hour (Department budgeted rate: $31.34/hour)
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: STEPS
• UC Job Title: SCENE TCHN SR
• UC Job Code: 006332
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Partial Year Career (9 month appointment with 3 months of unpaid furlough)
• Percentage of Time: 75% Variable
• Shift (Work Schedule): Variable
• Location: Davis, CA
• Union Representation: Yes - TX
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Sitting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Twisting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Never 0 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Never 0 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Restricted vacation during peak periods. Work a flexible schedule and overtime including evenings, weekends and holidays in support of the Mondavi Center's event schedule.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

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