We are seeking skilled and reliable Temporary Overhire Electricians to supplement our core lighting staff during peak production periods. This role is project-based and primarily focused on the physical execution of lighting load-ins, focus calls, and strikes. The ideal candidate can work efficiently as part of a team, follow directions precisely, and adhere to all safety standards.

The hourly rate for the position is $22.50

Key Responsibilities

• Load-in: Read lighting plots to hang, circuit, cable, and patch lighting instruments and practicals.

• Focus: Assist the Lighting Designer and Master Electrician during focus sessions, including physically positioning instruments from ladders, catwalks, or personnel lifts.

• Strike: Assist in the safe and efficient dismantling, sorting, and storage of all lighting equipment at the end of a production.

• Equipment Prep: Perform basic equipment checks and preparation as directed by the Master Electrician.

• Safety: Strictly adhere to all safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe working practices at heights.

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other production departments to ensure a smooth and safe workflow.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience as a stage electrician in a professional or academic setting.

• Strong working knowledge of theatrical lighting equipment, including conventional and LED fixtures.

• Understanding of basic electrical principles, power distribution, and safe working practices.

• Familiarity with DMX and other signal protocols.

• Ability to read and interpret lighting plots and hookup charts.

• Must be comfortable working at heights, including on ladders, catwalks, and aerial work platforms.

• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be reliable, punctual, and have a positive, solutions-oriented attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in operating ETC Eos family lighting consoles.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

• Ability to stand and work for extended periods.

• Work environment includes exposure to heights, enclosed spaces, dust, and moderate noise levels.

• Hours are project-dependent and will include evenings and weekends.

About Brandeis University

As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Four major academic units with 3,600 undergraduates and 2,050 graduate students comprise the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. In 1985, Brandeis was elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which represents the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since the rankings’ inception. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. Brandeis was founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian university under the sponsorship of th...e American Jewish community to embody its highest ethical and cultural values and to express its gratitude to the United States through the traditional Jewish commitment to education. By being a nonsectarian university that welcomes students, teachers and staff of every nationality, religion and orientation, Brandeis renews the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.

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