MUSEUM THEATER SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

Position Overview

Essential Functions

• Serves as Museum Theater Technician.
• Assembles, prepares, operates and maintains state of the art lighting, audio, electronics and video equipment.
• Provides audio/visual support to rental clients, and for agency programs and internal events.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations for purchase of new equipment, including theatrical rigging, mechanical special effects equipment, lighting, audio, video projection and recording.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skills and abilities equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in technical theater staging, live event production or museum automation systems, OR requires four (4) years of work experience in technical theater staging, live event production or museum automation systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers two (2) years of experience with video servers and video playback machines, cabling concepts related to video signals, video switchers and how they may relate to permanent theater installations and their use in live theater, live production and concert situations. 
• Prefers two (2) years of experience with common theater lighting instrument mounting and cabling with a clear understanding of common safety practices in regard to theater/concert/live production lighting systems. 
• Prefers two (2) years of experience identifying anomalies in show systems and make short- and long-term repairs under the direction and guidance of the show systems manager. 
• Prefers two (2) years of experience operating professional video recording cameras, video equipment such as switchers, scalers, and recorders. 
• Prefers two (2) years of experience with sound systems including microphone types, use and placement, sound systems installations, wireless microphone systems, radio frequency and how they interact with other wireless systems, audio processing equipment such as, but not limited to, equalizers, compressors, limiters and reverberators. 
• Prefers two (2) years of experience in the operation of lighting consoles, Digital Multiplexing (DMX) addressing and signal path as well as dimming systems.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience and extensive knowledge of automated show systems as related to museums exhibits and theaters and of computer-based rigging, lighting, audio and show controls.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience working with tools related to set and scenic construction, (e.g., power saws, drills, air operated wrenches, grinders and nailers) and working knowledge of simple electronics including safety guidelines and how they relate to theaters, live productions.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience in operating setting up manual and automated theater/concert/live production rigging systems and common safety practices when working on or installing rigging for sound, lighting, scenic or projection systems.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience communicating effectively in oral and written form and working effectively with the public.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Requires ability to carry and use a state-issued cell phone.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. 

About the Agency

The ALPLM is passionate in or mission to inspire civic engagement through the diverse lens of Illinois history and sharing with the world the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.  As caretakers of a one-of-a-kind collection of artifacts, we consider our work to learn, teach and share history a great honor. The people of the ALPLM strive to employ innovate approaches to create a positive impact for the future, as it can be inspired by the past.  As preservationists of Illinois' diverse history, we strive to build, maintain, and make accessible a growing record of history for today's inquisitive explorers as well as those who shall, in the future, rely on our efforts.  Our learning-centered agency insists on the values of honesty and integrity, intentional leadership, equitable collaboration and transparent accountability.  The ALPLM boasts pristine facilities, a creative environment, and a professional staff with a variety of backgrounds and talents.

As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefits package that includes the following:

* A Pension Program

* Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision insurance

* 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)

* 13 paid holidays annually - 14 on even numbered years

* 12 weeks paid maternity / paternity leave

* Deferred Compensation Program  - A Supplemental retirement plan

* Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) and more

For more information about our benefits please follow this link https//www2.illinois.gov/coms/benefits/pages/default.aspx