RECREATION: Theater Technician

Job Description:

RECREATION: Theater Technician

Description

Description

The final filing date is Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. or after receiving 50 qualified applications, whichever is first.

Hours: Casual non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30).

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking qualified, self-motivated, energetic, responsible individuals to join our team at the Sunnyvale Theatre, a state-of-the-art, fully equipped, 200-seat venue. Home to a resident theatre company, the facility is also in demand as a rental venue for smaller performing groups, dance and music school recitals, lectures and film screenings. This position is required to work evenings and weekends. This position will report directly to the Technical Coordinator.

Essential Job Functions

(May include, but are not limited to, the following):

• Staffing rentals and City-presented performances on an on-call basis (typical call length is 4 hours)
• Operating lighting and sound boards during performances
• Supervising rentals
• Setting up/striking sound/lighting equipment
• Working as deck crew
• Training/supervising volunteer stagehands and house staff as needed
• Assisting with light building and equipment maintenance
• Lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders and occasionally work in high or tight spaces
• Must attend mandatory theater training

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age is 18 years old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical theatre experience, including lighting and sound board operation at college or professional level
• One (1) year or one (1) theater season of experience with theatrical lighting, rigging and sound set up and strike at college level or above

Licenses/Certifications: Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver’s license and a safe driving record or the ability to supply alternate transportation as approved by the appointing authority.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to improvise lighting design/general theatrical lighting experience is a plus
• Sound engineering expertise (live music, theatre)
• Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin or Farsi
• Experience interacting with the public
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Have excellent attention to details and deadlines
• College courses in theater, music, recreation or related classes
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Application and Selection Process

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS & PROCESS
The application submitted must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job description in order to move forward in the recruitment process with the City of Sunnyvale. The information provided in the Work Experience, Education, and Certificates/Licenses sections of the application will be used to determine if the application meets the minimum qualifications. A resume, employment history provided elsewhere in the application, or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application.

Note: The minimum qualifications for experience are based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Experience included in the Work Experience section of the application is calculated to the full-time equivalent (hours are pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Volunteer experience is not considered qualifying experience.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as the posting will close after receiving 50 qualified and complete applications or by Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 5:00pm, whichever is first.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates . You may contact Faye Brand at [email protected] or 408-730-3015 for application updates.

Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly- hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION

Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of their education (i.e., copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts). If the candidate earned a degree from a college or university outside the United States, they must have their education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service. Candidates may utilize any third-party agency for the evaluation. To find agencies that provide this service, you can search ‘education equivalency verification’ or similar online. A conditional job offer will not be made until the education has been evaluated and the evaluation results submitted.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Rosalva Meza-Raco, Assistant Recreation Coordinator, at 408-730-7354 or by email to [email protected]. For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at 408-730-3015 or email: [email protected].

For assistance on how to fill out your job application, watch the following video:

• How to Apply for a City of Sunnyvale Job- YouTube (5:13)

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application.

No City benefits are offered with this Temporary Position.

Closing Date/Time: 9/29/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$26.95 - $34.35 Hourly