First Electrician

Theatrical Technician

Working Title: First Electrician

Job Summary

This is a full time benefited position, salary is commensurate with experience. Under the direction of the Master Electrician this position serves as a key member of the production team. The First Assistant Electrician will assist preparing for hanging, focusing, and managing an over-hire crew each show. The First Assistant will have responsibilities for programing assigned shows during the tech process and or operating in tandem with the Master Electrician to complete notes, and when applicable acts as the light board operator for shows. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• At the direction of the Master Electrician, assist in the organization and training of 4-8 over-hire electricians for hang and focus of each show
• Work directly with designers, Technical Director and Production manager to establish priorities and keep expenditures within predetermined time, labor and budget constraints based on approved final design.
• Maintain and repair PTC Electrics equipment inventory
• Coordinate production of set electrics with Master Electrician and Technical Director to ensure necessary jobs are completed in an appropriate timeline with set installation.
• Maintain lighting equipment in safe working order.
• Ensure that staff is working in a safe and supportive environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of full time professional experience in one or all of the above listed skills technical theatrical skills or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• BA in Technical theatre or equivalent experience.
• Two years of professional production electrics experience.
• Strong verbal and communication skills a must.
• Knowledge of ETC dimming, programming and control console.
• Knowledge of DMX and sACN protocols.

Position Details

• Standard Hours per Week: 40
• Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time
• Shift: Variable
• Work Schedule Summary: Schedule is variable at the discretion of the Master Electrician, and as dictated by the production schedule. This is not a remote position.
• Department: 00072 - Pioneer Theatre Company
• Location: Campus
• City: Salt Lake City, UT
• Pay Rate Range: 18.00 to 21.63
• Close Date: 12/18/2026
• Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time): 10/15/2026
• Type: Benefited Staff

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter