Technical Assistant, UTC McKenzie Arena
University of Tennessee Athletic Marketing Department
Technical Assistant, UTC McKenzie Arena
Job Description
The Technical Assistant assists the Technical Coordinator and Executive Director of the McKenzie Arena in providing support to all events hosted at the Arena and/or Wolford Family Athletic Center.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Technical Coordinator and Executive Director of the McKenzie Arena in preparing/hosting events, shows and Mocs athletic events to include, but not limited to: set-up and breakdown of events, removal and installation of the basketball floor in preparation, moving risers in and out depending on the needs of the next event, installing the scorer's tables, press tables, and building or removing stages, and serves as backup operator for facility's sound system and other electrical equipment
- Helps with coordination and direction to stagehands, 3rd party vendors, part-time/temporary employees for set-up and breakdown of hosted events
- Assists in providing technical, electrical, and communication support for events
- Performs regular maintenance on equipment, flooring, staging, etc. in the arena and Wolford Family Athletics Center, and works with campus facilities on addressing needs
- Other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Ability to read and understand a wiring diagram
- Ability to recognize and identify colors for the purpose of electrical and lighting work
- Knowledge of sound systems, lighting systems, communication patching and the ability to understand theatrical language, stage cues, and a working knowledge of spotlight repair
- Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, the public and event performance directors
- Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays; this position requires long and irregular hours
The review of applications will begin June 30, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
Qualifications
Minimum: Requires a high school diploma and one year of relevant experience in a similar role, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Preferred: A valid journeyman electrician license and 2 years of experience is preferred.
Job Info
- Job Identification 3325
- Job Category Facilities Services
- Posting Date 2025-06-11, 02:14 p.m.
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 720 East Fourth Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37403, US
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 (EEO). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEO office.
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