Sound and Lighting Technician

Sound and Lighting Technician

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Position Details

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Title: Sound and Lighting Technician

Position Type: Staff

Employee Group: Staff

Time Status: Full-Time

Time Category: Full Time (1560-2080 hours)

Annual Hours: 2080

# of Months: 12

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Dates: July 1 – June 30

Campus: Main Campus (Grantham)

Position Description

Position Summary

This full-time (40 hours/week) position is responsible for supporting all university functions such as conferences, events, meetings, worship services, and activities with sound, lighting, and audio/visual technical support.

Education Required

High School diploma

Education Preferred

Bachelor’s degree

Experience Required

Substantial experience in the operation of complex sound, lighting and video systems. Demonstrated work experience in Customer Service.

Experience Preferred

Two years as a sound engineer, lighting or sound design, or related position in a professional, academic, or house of worship environment.

Skills, Characteristics Required For Position

• Good oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate successfully across departments and with various constituencies, including external contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and other departments
• Rigorous attention to detail
• Solid organizational skills, including time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Demonstrate commitment to the job and strong work ethic
• Knowledge of sound, lighting and video equipment technology
• Knowledge of electricity and electrical components, ability to solder and repair cables
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new equipment

Special Working Conditions

Ability to perform physical labor and lift 50 lbs. or more when required; ability to ascend stairs and ladders; ability to work from heights. The position requires stamina to stand for long periods of time. This position requires frequent evening and weekend work.

Driving Requirements

Must have valid driver’s license and insurance. This position may require the occasional operation of university vehicles.

Duties

Essential Employee N/A Primary Duties

• Support the set up, operation and tear down of all sound, lighting, and audio visual technical requirements for all university functions and events on campus.
• Troubleshoot and resolve all technical difficulties experienced during an event in a timely and efficient manner.
• Monitor the safety and upkeep of all technical areas, facilities, and equipment on campus. Service, maintain, and make minor repairs on equipment. Keep a record of issues and resolutions that occur.
• Organize multiple storage areas and monitor inventory.
• Work with student technicians to train and assist them to develop their technical skills. Maintain a training log that shows which students have been trained in which spaces.
• Plan and write event descriptions for all chapel services, student leadership events including SAB, live music events, Coffee House events, and music department events as assigned by Technical Coordinator.
• Run the technical aspects of all chapel services.
• Maintain an up to date file of all current and upcoming event descriptions.
• Review event descriptions and communicate with the Coordinator so that Coordinator can make changes to the schedule as needed.
• Take primary lead to handle questions related to audio, video, and event lighting on campus.
• Assist with the coordination of sound, lighting, stage and audio visual technology for external groups during the summer conference season.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

Secondary Duties

Additional duties as assigned

Application Information

Posting Date: 03/20/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Application Deadline: Diversity

Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume

Optional Documents

Human Resources: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-5300

Student Employment: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-1800 x.2900