Job Description

The Stagehand, under the direct supervision of the Production Manager shall be responsible for supporting the technical production needs of various types of production events including but not limited to large scale plays/musicals, dance, opera, musical concerts, comedians, and corporate events.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical theater practices including sound, video, theatrical lighting, and rigging (fly system and chain motor).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)

Participate in all aspects of production events including but not limited to load in/setup/performance/strike/load out as well as various assignments as required by the event
Loading and unloading trucks
Construct set pieces, risers, stages, musical equipment, etc.
Spotlight operation during shows for qualified personnel
Assist with video, sound, and light production before, during and after shows
Move furniture, road cases, miscellaneous equipment
Duties may include setting up and tearing down flooring, portable chairs, barricades, staging, tables and other furnishings and equipment.
Performs routine facility maintenance as related to the production department and backstage areas

Required Qualifications:
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.
Able to stand for long periods; able to walk up and down steep stairs.
Occasionally required to kneel, climb to high walkways, catwalks, and gridded work areas.
Ability to lift, push and/or pull 50 pounds or more.
Strong practical knowledge of video, sound, lighting and stagecraft practices.
Ability to read, write and speak English

Other Qualifications :
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility to stand for long hours during events, talk, and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building as needed by events. ASM Global

Job Tags

Holiday work, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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