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The Kennedy Center Production Operations and Maintenance Division of the Production Department seeks a technician with a thorough working knowledge in all areas of technical theatrical production operations and maintenance.  Applicant must have a minimum of five years’ experience as a technician in: maintenance, trouble shooting, programming, repairing of electrical, mechanical, electro mechanical, carpentry and rigging. Applicant must have working knowledge of modern stage technology and procedures.  Applicant must be familiar with the safe working procedures of a technical shop and its related tools and equipment as well as safe working procedures in a production environment.  This position is one of the “staff” recognized positions in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The Kennedy Center and I.A.T.S.E. local #22.  This position is a full time, hourly position with benefits, vacation, and sick leave.

Key Responsibilities

• As JFKC Assistant Head, Production Operations and Maintenance, perform maintenance on all theatrical equipment and spaces as referenced in the I.A.T.S.E. local #22 CBA.
• As JFKC Assistant Head, Production Operations and Maintenance, oversee and assist in the training of the Production Operations Technical Trainee while performing maintenance on all theatrical equipment and spaces as referenced in the I.A.T.S.E. local #22 CBA.
• As JFKC Assistant Head, Production Operations and Maintenance, perform and supervise the installation/retrofitting of theatrical infrastructure in theatrical spaces as referenced in the I.A.T.S.E. local #22 CBA.

Key Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Technical Theater.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical theatre; advanced degree preferred.
• The applicant must possess excellent skill levels in diagnosing and repairing low voltage, high voltage, electrical and mechanical systems.  Applicant must have skills in reading mechanical plans, electrical plans, and schematics.  Applicant must have experience in; rigging, welding, and carpentry. Applicant must also be able to assist in set up and distribution of theatrical equipment enabling smooth operation of events and performances.  Applicant must be able to work well with others, and be able to prioritize in a high pressure environment.  Applicant must have experience working with union crews.
• Flexibility, the ability to work well under pressure, and the ability to prioritize in a multi-task environment are required. Equally important is the ability to translate the financial concerns of the Kennedy Center while ensuring the successful maintaining and acquisition of theatrical equipment.

About The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, located on 17 acres overlooking the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., is America's living memorial to President Kennedy as well as the nation's busiest arts facility. The Center, which opened on September 8, 1971, continues its efforts to fulfill President Kennedy's vision by producing and presenting an unmatched variety of theater and musicals, dance and ballet, orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular, world, and folk music, and multimedia performances for all ages.We are the nation’s beacon for the performing arts, engaging artists and audiences around the world to share, inspire, and celebrate the cultural heritage by which a great society is defined and remembered.

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