1. Participate in coordinating scenery and prop construction; create deadlines and plan construction methods and procedures; assist students in lab sessions and scenic designers in design and layout concepts.
2. Oversee and participate with staff and students in building scenery for theatrical shows being produced; operate and maintain a variety of equipment including radial, table, circular and vertical saws, and other hand and power tools; weld and rig sets and large scenery as required; paint finished pieces; repair tools and equipment as necessary; maintain scene shop areas in a clean and orderly manner.
3. Participate in the selection of and oversee assigned students and part time staff; train staff and students in various construction design methods and procedures and painting techniques; provide safety training to students and staff in the operation of hand and power tools; ensure adherence to safe work practices.
4. Assist and coordinate with faculty and students as related to all theatre productions, activities, and events.
5. Transport scenery to locations off campus as needed; participate with students and staff in disassembling and storing scenery and set pieces when production is complete.
6. Order, inventory and maintain equipment, supplies and materials needed for productions; negotiate with vendors affordable prices for required materials; pick up supplies from hardware stores; requisition equipment repair and maintenance services.
7. Participate in budget preparation and administration for the construction of scenery and props; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for budget items; monitor and control expenditures.
8. May attend rehearsals; assist in handling and operating scenery and props.
9. Assist guest artists with loading, setting up and disassembling equipment.
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