Part Time Stagehand
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Job Location:
Elkhart, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
CITY OF ELKHART JOB DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT
Lerner Theatre
POSITION
Stagehand
DIVISION
Lerner Theatre
STATUS
Part-Time
CATEGORY
Hourly $14.13
FLSA
Non-exempt
REPORTS TO
Technical Coordinator
JOB SUMMARY
Stagehands perform technical tasks and render services with respect to safe unloading and loading of trucks equipment set-up and break-down operation and repair of theatrical lighting television lighting sound systems house fly and rail systems hoists scenery properties staging risers screens projection equipment and various duties.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Unload equipment for performances and events from delivery trucks.
Load equipment onto delivery trucks after performances and events.
Install and set up technical equipment per Technical Coordinators direction and equipment specifications for performances and events.
Stagehand work during performances as directed.
Breakdown technical equipment after performances and events.
Operate lighting sound and projection systems during performances and events.
PERSONAL WORK TRAITS
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Make repairs to equipment as directed.
General cleanup of stage and equipment areas before and after performances and events.
Any other duties as requested by the Technical Coordinator.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED.
Experience in stage setup and stage equipment operation.
Technical training or education in performing arts technology desirable.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of techniques methods and procedures of theater dance music and other stage productions.
Knowledge of electrically and manually operated stage and sound equipment and of the methods materials tools and practices required for their repair and maintenance.
Knowledge of stage settings lighting and wiring for sound.
Knowledge of applicable safety precautions and procedures.
Knowledge of the mechanics of set and property components and set up and break down procedures.
Ability to understand lighting and stage plots for a variety of shows.
Ability to set up and operate equipment for desired stage and lighting effects.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
PHYSICAL MENTAL AND VISUAL SKILLS
Visual ability to read stage and light plots and detect subtle shades of color.
Hearing ability to use intercom system and decipher audio inputs.
Ability to work using all types of lifts and equipment.
Ability to climb ladders and work on overhead scaffolding and catwalks.
Skills in the use of hand tools essential to the work involved.
Ability to carry lighting instruments to top of a ladder.
Ability to work extended hours.
Ability to work under adverse conditions such as loud noise heat cold and outdoor weather as needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is part-time on an as-needed basis for performances and events.
Work is performed in a theater and stage environment with some work performed in the Crystal Ballroom.
POST OFFER TESTING REQUIREMENTS
The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace. Therefore successfully passing a post offer drug screen is required (random drug testing may be conducted after employment).
Background checks producing acceptable BMV and criminal history reports required.
POLICY STATEMENT
The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge skills and abilities and the physical mental and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties responsibilities and essential job functions.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and other duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
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