Arena Overhire Technicians
Power, Lighting, Audio, Rigging, Staging

(Part-time, As-needed)
Hourly Rate Based on Experience and Qualifications
DATE OF NOTICE:

October 3, 2012
ABOUT HCC Harford Community College is the center of cultural events and the performing arts in Harford County, offering musical theater, ballet, concerts and more.  The College is nearing completion of the Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union Arena at Harford Community College, the largest facility of its kind in the region, with fixed seating for 2,500 and space for up to 3,200 floor seating.  The Bel Air, MD, campus is convenient to Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Wilmington. 
RESPONSIBILITIES: Overhire staff are responsible for performing all tasks related to production support for APG FCU Arena events.  Duties include, but are not limited to, loading-in and -out lighting, audio, rigging, staging and power systems necessary to support each event; running lighting consoles, analog and digital audio consoles, follow spots and other necessary equipment for each event. 

The College is seeking overhire technicians in the following areas: 

Power

  • Safely connect and disconnect power systems for lighting, audio, and rigging systems.

    Lighting
  • Hang, focus, circuit, patch and repair conventional and moving head lighting fixtures.
  • Program and run ETC and High End Systems lighting consoles.

    Audio
  • Hang and cable line arrays and stage monitors.
  • Set up and cable all necessary input devices such as microphones, playback devices and processing, and output gear.
  • Set up and run various analog and digital consoles as required by event including inboard and outboard signal processing.

    Rigging
  • Verify flown equipment expected loads will not exceed facility roof load limits.
  • Assemble truss systems to support expected loads as required by event.
  • Inspect all rigging equipment before and after use for signs of damage or excessive wear; remove from service is necessary.

    Staging
  • Assemble portable staging per manufacturer's instructions and as required by event.
  • Inspect all staging equipment before and after use for signs of damage or excessive wear; remove damaged equipment from service is necessary.
     

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    REQUIREMENTS:

    Minimum three years of regular and frequent entertainment event production experience in arenas or concert venues, and the ability to lift 50 lbs without assistance are required.  Applicants must have extensive knowledge in one of the following areas, and a strong familiarity with another:  power distribution systems, lighting, audio, rigging or staging.  Candidates must pass a practical skill examination. 

    Hours will vary according to event requirements with a combination of day, evening and weekend hours. Reliable transportation is required.

    Any offer of employment at Harford Community College is contingent upon the results of a mandatory background screening.  Employees must submit within 30 days of hire official transcripts of all degrees earned. 

    TO APPLY:

    Complete our ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION and attach a Cover Letter and Resume (Word or PDF format only). 

    Incomplete submissions will not be accepted or reviewed.

    Any questions or concerns regarding our online application may be sent to humanresources@harford.edu or call 443-412-2202.

    RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU
    OF AN EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
    For best consideration
    APPLY BY:

    Positions Filled on an As-needed Basis
     


    HCC is a smoke/tobacco-free campus. 

    HCC is an AA / EEO / ADA employer committed to diversity in the college community.

    Work hours will vary according to the needs of the College with a combination of day, evening, and weekend hours.

    Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or
    interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office by calling 443-412-2415.

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