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Projectionist 

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - D.15
Senior Projectionist - 6202
Projectionist - 6203

September, 1975

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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 reproducing 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.

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