Student Technicians
Community Use - Student Technician Job Description per FCPS:
Under supervision of the program manager for community use of facilities at a school (or faculty supervisor for the use - if present), ensures users of facilities receive assistance in the auditorium for sound and lighting requirements and other needs as required. This includes: lighting beyond house lights, use of microphones and sound system, and use of spotlights. Depending on needs of user organization, more than one student technician may be required.
Student Technicians are paid at hourly band 1 per Notice 4630.
Typical Tasks
Receive information from the building scheduler about needs of organization.
Receive onsite direction from assigned point of contact of technical needs for auditorium.
Ensure the user receives all the necessary equipment and assistance if needed.
Demonstrate appropriate customer service to the organization.
Report any damage of equipment or facilities.
Able to use genie lift, access catwalk and operate board equipment in the auditorium booth (this includes lighting and sound setup).
Expectations
Student technicians are employees of FCPS and are therefore expected to meet employee standards such as punctuality, clear communication and consistent ability to demonstrate knowledge of their craft.
This job is an after-school commitment with weekend scheduling, so a student must be available during these hours in order to take jobs as they come up. Some jobs can last up to 8 hours.
Student technicians are responsible for their own transportation to and from the school. If transportation cannot be arranged, they must immediately notify the person of contact.
Student technicians not only represent the TJ Theater Arts program, but TJHSST as a whole and are required to behave professionally. If a student needs assistance, they must go to the building supervisor on duty for that event.
Why Should You Consider Becoming a Student Technician?
Furthering your knowledge of theatrical spaces by working in real time and with customers who are in need of professional technicians.
Maintaining a job shows professionalism, work ethic, and looks great on college applications.
Beyond theater, the equipment used in the auditorium is used all over the world in various spaces. Technicians are always in demand beyond just the theatrical spaces.
As FCPS employees, students will have access and responsibilities just like every other employee (time management, inputting worked hours, communicating with organizers and customers, etc).
Gain real world job experience in a safe and familiar environment.
Earn money doing something you love!
Application Process for Student Technicians
A student must complete the following in order to apply for a student technician position.
Completion of auditorium training with Ms. Murray. This includes demonstration of microphone set up, light / sound board operation, auditorium housekeeping, and possible genie lift training.
Students must then fill out an HR-8 intent to hire form and bring this to Ms. Murray.
Students will need two hand-signed HR-125 employment forms or letters of recommendation. These cannot be written by family members, but may be written by teachers, administrators or previous employees.
Students will receive an e-mail to complete their onboarding process through CareerQuest where they will submit a short resumé.
Once all onboarding and CareerQuest trainings have been completed, students will have to schedule a time to go to the FCPS Gatehouse building with the following:
Social Security Card
Eligibility Documentation (Driver’s License, Passport, Voter Registration Card, etc)