Stagehand Columbus, OH

Rock Force 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. Rock Force provides production resources for tours, concerts, festivals, sporting events, live broadcasts, award shows, and corporate activations worldwide. 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.

From Workforce Deployment, Rigging, streamlined Payroll Services, & Production Management -
- We Set the Stage for the Greatest Moments in Live Events.

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 conditions, a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, timeliness, and attention to detail.

• 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 break down barricades.
• Run and coil cables for power, video, audio, and lighting.
• Ensure all cables, rigging, and power sources are safely and securely installed.
• Assist lighting and audio technicians during performances.
• Move and adjust equipment and set pieces as needed.
• Follow all safety protocols, including proper lifting techniques and equipment handling.
• Ensure compliance with venue or site regulations and industry standards.
• Identify and report any faulty equipment or safety hazards.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area.

• 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 (50 lbs+).
• 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.

• 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 certification.
• 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.
• 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. The position will often move throughout the grounds and venue on different terrains.
• Fast‑paced and high‑energy work environment, requiring adaptability and problem‑solving.

• 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.

• 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. The position will often move throughout the grounds and venue on different terrains.
• Fast‑paced and high‑energy work environment, requiring adaptability and problem‑solving.

• Competitive wages.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Rock Force strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical leave, mental or physical disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and will also consider reasonable religious accommodations on a case‑by‑case basis.