Staging and Event Structures Technician

If terms like spanset, load-in, stage deck, Stage Line, snake (not the hissy type), base collar, and ledger (not the financial type) are part of your vocabulary this position could be your next step in your Live Events career.

• Work at indoor and outdoor show sites building stages, scaffolding, and truss structures
• Interpret diagrams, maps, construction drawings, stage plots, etc. and be able to modify construction based on site conditions
• Act as crew chief for special events productions managing crews and cooperating with other vendors
• Ability to take direction from a client, technical director, or producer and work as part of a team in a production situation
• Must possess technical, problem solving, and communication skills necessary to succeed in a dynamic, high pressure show environment.
• Operate various production equipment such as Staging Dimensions staging, Layher/System Scaffolding, and Stage Line mobile stages
• Knowledge of industry standard rigging practices and equipment is preferred
• Work in a warehouse environment involving prep and de‑prep for shows and rentals
• Assist with equipment maintenance and repair
• Vectorworks or CAD experience preferred
• Work at elevated levels of 5 feet or higher using man lifts, ladders or catwalks
• Operate company vehicles up to 26 foot non‑CDL box trucks
• Travel (including overnight stays) when required
• Due to the nature of this position, you must be able to work nights and weekends on short notice.

• Minimum 2 years staging and event structures experience
• Ability to produce and maintain a clean and valid driver’s license and operate up to 26’ non‑CDL trucks
• Must be able to obtain a DOT medical card and a forklift operator certification i.e. No Marijuana
• Drug and Background tests performed
• Lift a minimum of 75 pounds consistently
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License would be a big plus