Stagehand I

About the role

The Stagehand I supports the Events Services unit by performing technical work essential to event production across the facility. This position assists with the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of sound, lighting, rigging, and staging equipment, ensuring event spaces are prepared and functioning safely. This position contributes to smooth event operations by executing hands-on production tasks, maintaining equipment and inventories, and supporting load-ins and load-outs.

Ideal candidate statement

The ideal candidate is a skilled and reliable technical worker with experience in theatrical or event production environments. They should be comfortable working with sound, lighting, rigging, and staging equipment and able to troubleshoot issues during fast-paced event operations. Strong attention to detail, commitment to safe work practices, and the ability to work collaboratively with production teams are essential. The ideal candidate will take initiative, adapt quickly to changing event needs, and maintain a positive service-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, operates, maintains, and repairs sound, lighting, and staging equipment for a variety of events and productions
• Operates sound consoles controlling quality and volume of sound in accordance with prearranged standards and plan
• Operates lighting console and related controls during performances according to an established plan of action
• Operates stage rigging and rigs
• Adjusts stage scenery and curtains as necessary for various productions
• Acts as property worker; performs stage carpentry work; builds and dismantles stages, furniture, and displays
• Assists different promoters using facilities installing and removing equipment
• Maintains inventory of sound cables and lights
• Keeps properties and facilities clean and in order

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Safety rules, building codes, and equipment operation of a theater stage
• Electrical principles and practices
• Theatrical lighting systems and techniques
• Theatrical sound systems and public address systems
• Techniques of stage preparation for theatrical or related productions
• Care and maintenance materials and procedures for stage equipment
• Theatrical and stage terminology

Ability to:

• Install, operate and maintain sound and lighting equipment
• Perform stage carpentry work
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and the general public

Experience and education: Ability to read and write the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance. Two years of experience in stage work including experience in sound and lighting work.

Special qualification: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Probationary period: Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

Distinguishing characteristics

A Stagehand II is distinguished from a Stagehand I in that the former has responsibility for planning and assigning work and acts as a lead worker in the performance of duties.