Lighting Technician, On-Call

SFJAZZ is seeking an experienced Lighting Technician join our team. The SFJAZZ Lighting Technician, On-Call position pr ovides crucial on-site lighting support to SFJAZZ Artistic, Education , Development, and Rental performances and events under the supervision of the

Lighting Designer and Technical Director.

The Lighting Board Operator and Electrician

• is responsible for the operation of lighting and rigging equipment including
• conventional, LED ,
• intelligent fixtures ,
• and motors ;
• while maintaining a working knowledge of lighting systems throughout the SFJAZZ Center. This role requires basic knowledge of ETC Paradigm Systems , ETC Gateway nodes ,
• as well as
• strong programming and operational skills on the GrandMA 3
• Light ing
• console.

Requirements

• Creat e lighting design s , and program and operate the lighting console

for Artistic , Education , Development, and Rental

performances / events

• Hang and focus lighting instruments specific to each performance or event ; and restore fixtures per the repertory light plot post-show
• Assist

h ouse and visiting Lighting Designers to implement their lighting designs

• Provid e support as a venue lighting representative when interfacing with outside rental clients
• Assist

Production stage technicians with show load-in. This includes install ing and strik ing stage , and the set up of music stands, chairs, pianos, amplifiers, d rum kits, rugs , and other stage props

Expert proficiency in the following equipment /skills

• GrandMA 3 lighting console
• ETC Sensor dimming system
• ETC Paradigm lighting control system
• Martin MAC Aura , Ayrton

Stradele, and /or other moving head equivalent fixtures

• Safe and secure rigging practices as it pertains to chain hoists , truss , and lighting fixtures
• Knowledge of electricity (120/208 VAC, 3-Ø)

and how to tie - in to a company switch

• Working knowledge of lighting for live music (experience with live Jazz music a plus) and theatrical productions . Experience as a working electrician, lighting board operator , and lighting designer in a performance environment.

Additional Qualifications

• Familiarity with Resolume and/or Touch Designer software
• Knowledge of DMX, OSC and MIDI control across systems

Working Conditions

This position is required to work a minimum of 1 shift per 60 days. SFJAZZ produces events and performances at all times of the day/week. Evenings/weekends may be required.