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Technical Director, UTC Arena
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Position Number: 5178793
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Multicultural Affairs and Affirmative Action

Technical Director, UTC Arena
230000018O

Technical Director, UTC Arena - 230000018O

Description

Technical Coordinator (Facilities Trades Specialist 2 - MR06)

UTC Arena

University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

The Technical Coordinator provides technical support for events in the UTC Arena.

Primary Responsibilities:

Ensures that all technical rider questions (power requirements, sound requirements, stage location), and installation of phone, fax, and high-speed internet questions are resolved in advance where possible
Responsible for the supervision, scheduling, and coordination of house crew, including members of stagehands from the local union
Responsible for setting up the arena in proper/requested configuration by pulling or pushing in certain risers according to ticket sales or manifest
Responsible for assisting with the setup and removal of the basketball floor, installation of scorer's table, radio circuits, shot clocks, computers, clock operation, lighting, sound, and basketball goals for athletic events
Advances technical issues prior to show personnel arriving at venue
Understands and explains power availability to show promoter regarding technical rider requirements
In conjunction with show promoter, determines the number of men, time, and material required to stage various events and schedules same
Coordinates and plans the needs of the various events scheduled in the arena via emails, phone calls, faxes, meetings, reading of riders, and helps resolve all on-site issues with the production personnel on event day
Performs technical, electrical, and communication support for events
Communicates with technical representatives of incoming events to determine the placement of television trucks for televised basketball games, running of cables to those trucks that meet risk management and facility requirements
Works with promoter on power requirements and hookups for events
Supervises the work of group stagehands, electricians, and carpenters
Responsible for the setting up and tearing down of events such as:
Removal of the basketball floor in preparation of a concert, or installing the basketball floor after a concert, moving risers in or out depending upon the configuration for the next event, setting up the sound system based on the needs of the next event, installing the scorers' tables, press tables, and building or removing stages
Serves as chief operator of the facility's sound system and other electrical equipment
Recommends new purchases or needs based upon existing equipment, repairing cables, orders parts for basketball floor, riser seats, motors, and relays for the scoreboard
Responsible for sound at various locations on campus such as graduation, convocations, Chancellor's meetings and/or congressional meetings

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Knowledge of sound systems, lighting systems, and communication patching
Knowledge of the facility's electrical power systems and capacities
Ability to understand theatrical language and stage cues
Working knowledge of spotlight repair
Ability to read and understand a wiring diagram
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, the public, and event performance directors
Must possess the ability to distinguish colors

Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays; the job requires long and irregular hours.

Review of applications will begin July 6, 2023 continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.

Minimum Qualifications: Typically requires a high school diploma and two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A valid journeymen electrical license is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Vocational or technical degree and 5 years of experience are preferred.

The University of Tennessee Chattanooga is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

Qualifications

Job
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Primary Location
US-Tennessee-Chattanooga

Organization
Utc Arena Campus/Institute Chattanooga

Schedule
Full-time

Job Posting
Jun 26, 2023, 9:22:57 PM

EEO/AA Statement /Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the appropriate affirmative action office. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the campus ADA Coordinator.

To apply, visit https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_chattanooga/jobdetail.ftl?job=230000018O&tz=GMT%2B00%3A00&tzname=UTC