Sound Technician
On-Call/ Non-Exempt - $300 to $350 per show, depending on experience.
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Sun City Anthem (SCA) is a Del Webb developed community located in Henderson, Nevada just south of Las Vegas. Developed in 1998, it is the state’s second largest Common Interest Community, and the City of Henderson is the second largest city in the state with 300,000 residents. The beautiful and expansive SCA community covers 3,500 acres with 7,144 homes. SCA has approximately 12,500 total residents.
The community is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors that typically serve two-year terms. Amenities and facilities include three clubhouses with 130,000 square feet of indoor recreational space including three indoor swimming pools, two outdoor pools, tennis courts, pickle ball, bocce, 300 seat performing arts theatre, fitness centers, group exercise rooms, privately owned and operated day spa, and a grand ballroom.
SCA has nearly 60 chartered clubs and operates its own television station. SCA maintains a Community Patrol, a Community Service Group, a Neighborhood Watch Program, and an Emergency Preparedness Service Group.
POSITION SUMMARY
This is an on-call staff position reporting directly to the Activities Director. This position serves as sound technician for the community association (“Association”) at Sun City Anthem and will work various shows on an on-call basis and no more than eight (8) hours per day. This position will ensure that all support and service is conducted by trade code and fulfilled in a manner consistent with the standards, goals, and objectives of the Association. The position will be paid a flat rate of three hundred ($300) per show, not to include any overtime calculated at the state’s minimum hourly wage.
SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
Must be detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
Basic math skills
Must be able to speak in a clear and understandable voice so that communication may be conducted with people of various levels of education and capabilities.
Ability to stand to greet members and guests for extended periods of time.
Must be able to interact with all types of individuals, be mentally alert, detail oriented and have good reasoning skills.
Skilled in maintaining an efficient cheerful and professional attitude while dealing with people in volatile and sensitive situations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Must be able to run/operate the Soundcraft Vi5000-7000 Digital Live Sound Console.
Assist with the maintenance and repair of the audio system and equipment.
Supervise the installation of audio equipment in the theater in cooperation with the Venue Coordinator.
Learn to operate the sound control board during training, staging, rehearsals, and performances.
Work as a team member in collaboration with: Carpentry, Properties, Electrics, Automation, Wardrobe and Stage Management.
Assist in the development of the stage management log (sound) and prepare the sound plan.
Maintain show sound archives.
Make technical adaptations according to requirements set by the Venue Coordinator.
Ensure the safety and security of equipment and installations at all times.
Participate in all company required training classes.
Assist with the Load In, Performance and Load Out of all events inside the Freedom Hall showroom and other rooms on property.
Participate in emergency procedure training and practices.
All other duties as assigned by the Head of Audio.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to walk inside, outside, and upstairs without assistance.
Ability to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, push, shove, lift, carry and move objects that can weigh up to 25 pounds.
Ability to exchange and receive information through oral communications and to make discriminations in sound.
Ability to see well enough to read faint or partially obscured writing or printing with or without corrective lenses.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed primarily indoors in a climate-controlled environment where lighting is fluorescent and may vary from bright to dark. When work is performed outdoors, you may be subject to the elements of wind, rain, cold, wet, and extreme heat.
EQUIPMENT USED
Computer/Laptop, Sound Board, possibly a walkie-talkie
REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND WORK EXPERIENCE
A1 (Audio Technician)
Experience mixing audio for live bands.
Experience mixing audio in smaller venues.
Ability to direct the show/band set up, controlling where amplifiers are placed, volumes that musicians play at etc.
Working knowledge of digital mixing boards
At least 3 years’ experience as an A1
Experience in working in the field of live stage performance, preferably with a large- scale production.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Computer literate
Knowledge of automated systems, preferred.
In-depth knowledge of leading-edge sound technology.
SAFETY
Incumbents are required to comply with established safe work practices and attend all safety-related training provided or made available by the Association.
NO PHONE CALLS
EOE DFWP