Show Technician/Stage Hand

Essential Functions

• Safely loads and unloads trucks and trailers.
• Assembles and carries stage pieces and associated hardware about the stage or performance area.
• Installs and patches phone lines.
• Operates and maintains the fly system.
• Aids the electrician in stage lighting setups.
• Aids in stage setups as necessary.

Additional Functions

Performs related work as required.

Qualifications (Education, Training And Experience)

• A high school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.
• One year of experience in a combination of the following categories: video, audio, lighting (stage), or A/V equipment.

Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.
• May be required to possess a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of theatre layouts.
• Knowledge of general safety procedures relative to working in loading/unloading environments.
• Knowledge of basic carpentry.
• Working knowledge and ability to operate fly systems.
• Knowledge of all types of stage lighting instruments used in the complex.
• Knowledge of electrical formulas pertinent to facility stage electronics, i.e., Ohm's Law.
• Knowledge of all types of stage lighting instruments used by the facility, as well as their maintenance and uses.
• Knowledge of theatrical stage practices.
• Knowledge of standard videography procedures, including audio and lighting for video.
• Knowledge and ability to operate and maintain followspots.
• Knowledge of general A/V equipment.
• Knowledge and ability to do maintenance on facility audio systems.
• Knowledge of facility lighting systems and their setup.
• Working knowledge of audio mixers, amplifiers, equalizers, compressors, limiters, and speakers.
• Knowledge of fly systems and their associated hardware, as well as safety procedures.
• Knowledge of rigging hardware.

Abilities

• Ability to make minor sewing repairs.

Position Designation

Mission Critical.

Additional Information

• Do you have at least one year experience in a combination of the following categories: video, audio, lighting (stage), or A/V equipment?
• Please provide a narrative supporting your answer to the above question. Be sure to include specific job title(s), job duties, organization(s) and the dates where the work was performed. Note: The employers and dates of employment you list here must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of this job application.