Projectionist
Class Specifications – D.15
Senior Projectionist – 6202
Projectionist – 6203
September, 1975
Series Concept
Projectionists maintain, set up, and operate motion picture projection equipment and slide projectors for campus lectures, training courses, or general entertainment events; and perform other related duties as required.
There are two levels in the series. Projectionists perform the less difficult operations limited by the types of projectors and related equipment. Senior Projectionists perform the more complex operations involving motion picture projection equipment.
Class Concepts
Senior Projectionist
Under direction incumbents set up, operate and make minor mechanical repairs to motion picture projection and sound reprodSystemwideng equipment; receive and hand inspect Motion picture film for defects and appropriate viewing order; clean and adjust lenses; place film in projector; regulate arc, xenon or incandescent lamps; synchronize sound with film images; adjust sound and picture focus; transfer projection from one machine to another in a timely manner; and may operate spotlights and other lighting equipment.
Examples of assignments allocated to this level of difficulty and responsibility are:
Projects films from a projector equipped with a high intensity xenon or arc lamp.
Replaces defective tubes and fuses, tightens loose shoes and rollers, files aperture plate, maintains rectifiers, and splices broken films.
Assists the service engineer on major service calls by checking amplifier, lenses, and making film frequency tests on motion picture projectors.
Realigns reflectors with lens and screen and aligns sound track with photoelectic cell and light slit.
Projectionist
Under general supervision incumbents set up, operate and adjust still projectors used for slides or film strips; operate portable motion picture projectors; adjust projector and screen and make minor mechanical repairs; and may prepare slide projectors and other audio-visual material needed by lecturer.
Examples of duties allocated to this level of difficulty and responsibility are:
Operates opaque slide, multi-image slide, or strip film projector to illustrate lectures or training courses; places slide in order as instructed; and corrects timing of successive slides.
Operates portable motion picture projector for training courses; threads film through projector aperture, around pressure rollers, sprocket wheels, and magnetic sound pickup and into take-up reel; corrects malfunctions such as fluttering; and rewinds film.
Sets up and adjusts projector and screen to effect proper size, illumination, and focus.
Performs minor maintenance and repair of equipment; oils equipment; replaces belts or lamps; and makes minor adjustments.
May be responsible for dismantling and storing equipment and film.
Minimum Qualifications
Senior Projectionist
Ability to read, write, follow oral and written instructions, and one year of experience in assembling and operating and in disassembling projectors; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
Projectionist
Ability to read, write, follow oral and written instructions, and knowledge of the operation of still or motion picture projectors; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.