Stagehand

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Hourly Rate:$20.07 per hour

Summary:
Under direct supervision from the supervisor - responsible for the coordination of necessary work, to perform all necessary work required for the preparation, operation and removal of various event equipment; for the operation of stage lighting equipment; for the operation and maintenance of the counter-balanced fly system and associated pin-rail and pick-line rigging; for the operation and maintenance of sound and lighting systems;

for the set-up and moving of temporary show equipment brought to the operating unit; for the installation and removal of theatrical scenery and house curtains within the venues; and for the maintenance, laundry, and repair of costumes, towels and other fabric items including acting as dresser for actors. The work of the rigger specifically does NOT include operation of the counter-balanced fly system, sand-bag/hemp pin-rail system, or simple pick-lines raising items such as cable bundles off of the floor to allow for safe passage underneath by crew and performers.

This position will perform all the below duties and responsibilities while maintaining a safe work environment at all times and performing work in a safe manner at