Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

Closing:

Continuous

Salary:

$17.76 hourly rate

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the programming, engineering, and operation of the theatrical lighting and sound for performances for the City of Largo. Duties include activities regarding the production such as rigging, setting up the building, loading the equipment, operating the spotlight, performing safety oversight, and managing the stage. Other duties include minor electrical work, carpentry, painting, and any other task required. Work is performed with some independence in achieving objectives and in carrying out activities in accordance with established policies and procedures. Position reports to an assigned supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

Leadership

• Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan
• Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals, and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
• Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
• Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

Management

• Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
• Follows suggested procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance

Technical

• Responsible for the inventory, maintenance, repair, and resupply of all the equipment, supplies, and other fixed equipment as directed
• Operates the lighting, sound, and theatrical equipment for productions in the Performing Arts Center
• Performs stage management for the City of Largo
• Operates the spotlight for performances
• Sets up rigging for performances
• Assists in the set up and breakdown throughout the Performing Arts Center as directed
• Assists with other set up and maintenance of building, as needed

Team Skills

• Supports honest and transparent decision-making
• Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
• Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same

Performs related work as required.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS: As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED), and two (2) years experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Electrician education or musical education experience preferred
• Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of rules and techniques and requirements of a variety of technical theatrical equipment, including theatrical lighting equipment, theatrical lighting dimming equipment, theatrical sound equipment, theatrical mechanical equipment including stage rigging systems, and general hand and power tools used in theatrical scenery construction
• Must have leadership ability
• Ability to give and receive oral and written communications
• Ability to deal with diverse groups of people tactfully and diplomatically
• Ability to do light to heavy manual work
• Skill in the activities or programs for which hired

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment: 90% inside a climate-controlled building; 10% outside which may include driving.

Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require: sitting approximately two (2) hours per day, standing approximately three (3) hours per day, and walking approximately three (3) hours per day. The work requires frequent: bending/stooping, climbing, crawling, fine manipulations, grasping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 15 pounds, lifting/carrying of objects weighing 15 to 44 pounds; often requires lifting/carrying objects weighing 45 pounds and over.

Sensory Requirements:  Hearing: Ability to hear, interpret, and adjust large sound systems to the needs of the performance. Speaking: Ability to communicate in high noise environments with multiple people via communications equipment or in person. Seeing: Ability to work in low light conditions as well as interpret and adjust large theatrical rigs for performances.

Driving Requirements: The work requires frequent driving and possession of a valid Florida Class "D" Driver License.

Technology: The work requires ability to operate telephones, smart phones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and/or laptop computers, calculators, and all associated software. 

Other Machines: The work requires the ability to operate the following machines: lifts, air compressors, and soldering irons.

Tools: The work requires proficiency with drivers, wrenches, hammers, pry bars, and pliers.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

No - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)

No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING

No - CREDIT CHECK

No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.