Stage Technician Job Salt Lake City area,Utah USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Stage Technician Job Summary

Utah Presents is a non-profit, mission driven, multi-disciplinarypresenter at the University of Utah which brings diverse artisticand cultural experiences to campus and the surrounding region. The Stage Technician is a part‑time, per‑call position fitting foranyone interested in providing backstage support to an excitingarray of multi-disciplinary events such as dance, concerts, comedy,and opera. This role varies by project, with technicians serving asspecialists or general stagehands in collaboration with full-timestaff.

Responsibilities are defined by skill and willingness tolearn, but may include operating fly-rail, follow-spot, audio-videoequipment, providing wardrobe support, stagehand labor, and workingas a stage electrician. Technicians will work across thesedepartments.

Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications: Qualified candidates willhave a minimum two years experience in theatrical or related technical fields and will be enthusiastic about growing skills innew areas. Experience may include time spent in any professional,community, educational or recreational arts production or liveevent field.
Job Functions: Candidates must be ableto reliably perform the following essential duties:

Arrive on time and prepared for all assigned shifts.
Perform tasks such as hanging soft goods, lighting focus, cablewrapping, and truck un-loading/ loading.
Follow instructions and receive specific training as required for each event. Ask questions and follow through on all assigned tasks.
Demonstrate effective communication skills and foster acollaborative team environment.
Adapt to a varied theatre schedule, including nights, weekends,and holidays.
Complete additional duties as assigned.

Physical Abilities:

Ability to repeatedly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, and move continuously during longshifts, including load-ins and load-outs.
Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, reach overhead, and perform other physically demanding tasks.
Ability to work in varied environments, including dark spaces,loud environments, and fluctuating temperatures.
Adequate vision and hearing to operate and evaluate production equipment safely.
Ability to respond quickly and effectively in high-pressure or emergency situations.
Ability to work flexible and extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This description covers core duties but is not exhaustive of all responsibilities associated with the role.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following joblevels:

Audio-Visual Technician, I: Requires little to norelated experience.

Preferences Special Instructions

To apply , please prepare a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter does not need to be lengthy or formal but should include whyyou are interested in the position, how you hope to grow in this position, and what kind of attitude and skills you bring to ateam-focused environment.

We are excited to expand our backstageteam and look forward to discussing the role in further detail withqualified candidates. For additional questions, please reach the Production Manager es

Requisition Number: PRN
17319N

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Work Schedule

Summary:

Department: 00491 - Utah Presents

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $16-$17/hr

Close Date: 11/05/2026

Open Until Filled:

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