Stagehand - RockForce - Denver, CO

About RockForce

RockForce provides World-Class Workforce & Production Solutions for Live Events. Our comprehensive strategic services are geared for the industry's unique needs from start to strike. RockForce provides production resources for tours, concerts, festivals, sporting events, live broadcasts, award shows, and corporate activations world-wide. Our teams bring decades of unmatched experience and expertise executing the most demanding and high-profile events for the biggest names in sports and entertainment.

Job Summary

You will play a crucial role in the build, operation, and strike of production equipment for live events. This physical labor role requires working in various working conditions, a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, timeliness, and attention to detail.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Event Setup & Breakdown
  • Assist in loading and unloading trucks
  • Assemble and disassemble staging, lighting, audio, and video equipment
  • Set up backline equipment, risers, and scenery according to event specifications
  • Set up and breakdown barricade
  • Run and coil cables for power, video, audio, lighting
  • Ensure all cables, rigging, and power sources are safely and securely installed
• On-Site Event Support
  • Aid lighting and audio technicians during performances
  • Assist with set changes - move and adjust equipment and set pieces as needed
• Safety & Compliance
  • Follow all safety protocols, including proper lifting techniques and equipment handling
  • Ensure compliance with venue or site regulations, following industry standards
  • Identify and report any faulty equipment or safety hazards
  • Maintain a safe and organized work area

Qualifications & Skills

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous experience in live event production or stagehand work preferred
• Practical knowledge of hand tools and tie downs (c-wrench, hammer, ratchet straps)
• Able to lift and carry heavy equipment (50lbs+)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Able to multitask while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations for live event production

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Audio/Video/Lighting/Staging equipment, Rigging, or Backline setup
• Basic knowledge of stage plots, lighting diagrams, and production schedules
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

Key Competencies

• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work safely both independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to take on various tasks as assigned

Work Environment

• Physically demanding -- requiring lifting, pushing, and standing for extended periods
• Events may be indoors, outdoors, or in temporary structures, often exposed to varying weather conditions
• This position will often move throughout the grounds and venue on different terrains
• Fast paced and high-energy work environment, requiring adaptability and problem-solving

WHY ROCKFORCE

We Don't Just Staff Events - We Build Careers. RockForce Is Committed To Attracting, Retaining, And Developing The Best Talent In The Business. Our Crews Benefit From Competitive Wages Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) plan Opportunities for professional development and advancement This commitment makes RockForce an employer of choice in the live event industry.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. RockForce reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. RockForce may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.