Master Electrician

Reports To:

Technical Director and Facilities Manager (Direct)
Supervises:
Electricians

The Master Electrician reports directly to the Technical Director and Facilities Manager. The primary duties of this position include equipment maintenance, hanging and focusing theatrical lighting, designing plots, programming consoles and running boards for theatrical or musical productions at Boston Court. (Some architectural installations. Like art shows and the uplights in the lobby etc)

• Interpret lighting plots and develop comprehensive plans for hang, cabling, circuiting, and materials procurement.
• Lead and supervise electrical calls.
• Program lighting consoles, including patching and initial show programming.
• Serve as primary technical partner to the Lighting Designer, supporting troubleshooting and realization of artistic intent.
• Diagnose and resolve fixture and console issues, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Train and guide electricians in safe and proper hanging, circuiting, and programming practices.
• Install and focus lighting systems for all Boston Court Pasadena productions.
• Execute strike of production lighting and restore repertory plot.
• Operate ETC Eos-family consoles (Ion and Nomad).
• Provide basic lighting design support and look programming as needed.
• Support general production lighting needs, including infrastructure installation (e.g., pipe installation for lighting positions).
• Support rental clients with advance and day-of programming and board operation.
• Provide day-of-event programming and board operation support for Boston Court Pasadena events (galas, engagement events, rentals, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned

• Demonstrated professional experience in theatrical lighting production, preferably in a producing or presenting venue.
• Strong ability to interpret and execute lighting plots, including hang, circuiting, addressing, and system configuration.
• Proficiency with ETC Eos-family consoles (Ion, Nomad), including patching, cue building, and basic effects programming.
• Working knowledge of theatrical electrical systems, dimming, data distribution (DMX/sACN), and networking basics.
• Proven troubleshooting skills for lighting fixtures, control systems, and signal flow.
• Commitment to safe working practices and ability to train and supervise overhire or house electricians.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Lighting Designers, Production Managers, Technical Director and visiting creative teams.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
• Ability to lift and move lighting equipment and work at heights using ladders or personnel lifts, in accordance with safety standards.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, technical rehearsals, and performance schedules as required.
• Excellent communication skills and a calm, solutions-oriented approach in high-pressure production environments.

Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Salary: $35, hourly

Benefits: “This position is classified as part-time, seasonal with expected compensation of $35.00 per hour.”

Education requirements: None.

Final date to receive applications: March 1, 2026

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Send a cover letter and resume to Technical Director and Facilities Manager Jesse Soto at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). with “Electrician application” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.