Job Profile and Person Specification Technician Job Purpose To support the Technical Manager by assisting with the technical and logistical management and delivery of BALTIC’s artistic programme. Key Outputs and Accountabilities Person Specification Essential To assist with the technical delivery of the artistic programme under the direction of the Technical Manager. Relevant experience gained in a gallery, museum or similar environment To assist and lead on specialist AV installations for the artistic programme, including live events and performances. Effective project management skills. To monitor all exhibitions and undertake repairs and maintenance where necessary. Effective team working skills To assist the Technical Manager in supporting freelance technicians and other contracted services A well developed and natural ability to solve practical employed to realise the artistic programme. problems. To assist with the appropriate management of in-house facilities and ensure the safe operation of the Highly developed attention to detail. workshop and its equipment, portable plant and AV equipment. Excellent knowledge of AV equipment and installation To carry out risk assessments and other duties relating to health and safety as required. practice. To be responsible for keeping accurate inventories of equipment, materials and manuals, as well as Good knowledge of construction, fabrication, art ensuring their safe storage and liaising with the Technical Manager on maintenance requirements. handling and use of relevant installation equipment. To operate the fork-lift truck and BALTIC van. To use mobile and static access equipment and work at Good IT skills height. A flexible approach to changing working conditions. To liaise with artists, curators and external organisations as directed by the Technical Manager in order to realise the artistic programme. Desirable To liaise with external specialist contractors as directed by the Technical Manager in order to support Current and valid operator licence for folk-lift truck and exhibition installations. scissor lift platforms. To assist with the production of schematics, layouts and designs in order to facilitate exhibitions as Knowledge of and interest in contemporary visual art. required by the Technical Manager. Good knowledge of computer software including To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required. Abelton, Cut Pro, Logic, Photoshop and Sketch Up. Reports to: Technical Manager Direct reports: None Pay Band: E1
Job Profile and Person Specification Technician Job Purpose To support the Technical Manager by assisting with the technical and logistical management and delivery of BALTIC’s artistic programme. Key Outputs and Accountabilities To assist with the technical delivery of the artistic programme under the direction of the Technical Manager. To assist and lead on specialist AV installations for the artistic programme, including live events and performances. To monitor all exhibitions and undertake repairs and maintenance where necessary. To assist the Technical Manager in supporting freelance technicians and other contracted services employed to realise the artistic programme. To assist with the appropriate management of in-house facilities and ensure the safe operation of the workshop and its equipment, portable plant and AV equipment. To carry out risk assessments and other duties relating to health and safety as required. To be responsible for keeping accurate inventories of equipment, materials and manuals, as well as ensuring their safe storage and liaising with the Technical Manager on maintenance requirements. To operate the fork-lift truck and BALTIC van. To use mobile and static access equipment and work at height. To liaise with artists, curators and external organisations as directed by the Technical Manager in order to realise the artistic programme. To liaise with external specialist contractors as directed by the Technical Manager in order to support exhibition installations. To assist with the production of schematics, layouts and designs in order to facilitate exhibitions as required by the Technical Manager. To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required. Person Specification Essential Relevant experience gained in a gallery, museum or similar environment Effective project management skills. Effective team working skills A well developed and natural ability to solve practical problems. Highly developed attention to detail. Excellent knowledge of AV equipment and installation practice. Good knowledge of construction, fabrication, art handling and use of relevant installation equipment. Good IT skills A flexible approach to changing working conditions. Desirable Current and valid operator licence for folk-lift truck and scissor lift platforms. Knowledge of and interest in contemporary visual art. Good knowledge of computer software including Abelton, Cut Pro, Logic, Photoshop and Sketch Up. Reports to: Technical Manager Direct reports: None Pay Band: E1
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