Arena Overhire Technician - Hired As-needed

Part-time

Harford Community College

Bel Air, MDPart-time$21.78–34.85/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation

$21.78–34.85/hr

Location

Bel Air, MD

Schedule

Part-time

Work Authorization

US work authorization required

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Job overview

Harford Community College is hiring an Arena Overhire Technician - Hired As-needed. The Arena Overhire Technician provides production support for APGFCU Arena events at Harford Community College. This role involves setting up and dismantling lighting, audio, rigging, and staging systems, as well as operating various technical equipment. The technician will work as needed, with hours varying based on event requirements.

Key focus areas include Perform all tasks related to production support for APGFCU Arena events, Load-in and -out lighting, audio, rigging, staging, and power systems, and Run lighting consoles, analog and digital audio consoles, and follow spots.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, 1+ Years Event Support Experience, and Resident Of Maryland Or Contiguous States. Important skills include Power Distribution, Lighting And Electrics, Audio, Rigging, Staging, and Work Independently. Preferred (not required): Supervise Others, Time Management, Communicate Complex Information, and Coordinate Complex Information.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Power DistributionLighting and ElectricsAudioRiggingStagingWork IndependentlySupervise OthersTime ManagementCommunicate Complex InformationCoordinate Complex InformationETC Lighting ConsolesHigh-End Systems Lighting Consoles

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED1 Year Event Support ExperienceAble to Lift 50 LbsPass Practical Skill ExaminationReliable TransportationAuthorized to Work in the United StatesResident of Maryland or Contiguous States

Full job description

Position Information

Job Title Arena Overhire Technician - Hired As-needed

Posting Category Part-Time Staff

Starting salary range or starting hourly rate range $21.78 - $34.85 based on experience and qualifications

Classification Title

About Harford Community College

Harford Community College (HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we’re committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website (https://www.harford.edu/about/get-to-know-harford/index.php) .

Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Benefits

Job Description

Overhire staff are responsible for performing all tasks related to production support for APGFCU Arena events. Duties include, but are not limited to, loading-in and -out lighting, audio, rigging, staging and power systems necessary to support each event; running lighting consoles, analog and digital audio consoles, follow spots and other necessary equipment for each event.

The College is seeking overhire technicians in the following areas:

Power

Safely connect and disconnect power systems for lighting, audio, and rigging systems.

Lighting

Hang, focus, circuit, patch, and repair conventional and moving head lighting fixtures.
Program and run ETC and High-End Systems lighting consoles.

Audio

Hang and cable line arrays and stage monitors.
Set up and cable all necessary input devices such as microphones, playback devices and processing, and output gear.
Set up and run various analog and digital consoles as required by event including inboard and outboard signal processing.

Rigging

Verify that flown equipment expected loads will not exceed facility roof load limits.
Assemble truss systems to support expected loads as required by event.
Inspect all rigging equipment before and after use for signs of damage or excessive wear; remove from service is necessary.

Staging

Assemble portable staging per manufacturer’s instructions and as required by event.
Inspect all staging equipment before and after use for signs of damage or excessive wear; remove damaged equipment from service if necessary.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia. Work is generally performed on the College campus unless otherwise specified.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position.

Your application to this position will remain active until December 31 of the current year. If you are not selected by that time, you must re-apply to be considered. If you apply on or after November 1 of the current year , your application will remain active until December 31 of the following calendar year.

Required Education

High school diploma or GED.

Required Experience

Minimum one year of regular, frequent event support experience in arena-type venues.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Extensive knowledge, skills, and ability in one of the following areas: Power Distribution, Lighting and Electrics, Audio, Rigging, Staging
Strong skills and understanding in another of the areas named above
Ability to safely work independently in an arena- or theater-type setting
Ability to safely load in, run, and load out equipment so the event is safe for crew, performers, and patrons

All applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs without assistance. Candidates must pass a practical skill examination. Hours will vary according to event requirements with a combination of day, evening, and weekend hours. Reliable transportation is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to supervise others as a lead in one of the areas named above
Time management skills
Ability to receive, communicate, and coordinate complex information

General Weekly Work Schedule

Work schedule varies based on the needs of the department, as determined by the supervisor.

The hours of part-time, as-needed employees are limited to a total of less than 500 hours in each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026-006AO

Open Date

Close Date 12/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

*Are you physically able to lift & carry up to 50 pounds without assistance?
Yes
No
*Do you have a minimum of one year of regular, frequent event support experience in arena-type venues?
Yes
No
*Do you live in Maryland or a contiguous state to Maryland? (PA, DE, VA, WV, DC)
Yes
No
*Will you require sponsorship to work in the United States from Harford Community College?
No, I will not require sponsorship from Harford Community College
Yes, I will require sponsorship from Harford Community College