Stagehand II

This Stagehand II position is vital to the technical theater operations of the SAFE Credit Union Convention & Performing Arts District. This position supervises work related to the operation, maintenance, installation, upgrade, and repair of the City’s theatre equipment, including lighting, sound, electrical, and rigging systems. Additionally, this position ensures the City remains compliant with federal, state, and local health and safety standards and regulations.

This position keeps accurate records, prepares required reports, and represents the City to external clients.

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in technical theater operations and experience with troubleshooting and performing maintenance on technical theater systems and equipment. They will have strong customer service skills and experience working in fast‑paced environments. The ideal candidate will have experience with ensuring technical theater operations remain in compliance with federal, state, and local health and safety laws, regulations, standards, and procedures.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess knowledge and experience with the following:

• Live Theater, Touring, and/or Convention Centers
• Lighting, Audio, Electric, and Rigging Systems
• Meyer, GALA, and Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) Systems
• International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Contracts

Under general direction to perform technical work which involves the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of stage equipment for a variety of theatrical events. Incumbents of positions in this class prepare and set up the theater for a variety of professional theatrical productions and operate stage equipment during performances.

A Stagehand II is distinguished from a Stagehand I in that the former has responsibility for planning and assigning work and acts as a lead worker in the performance of duties. Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but not limited to, the following:

• Sets up, operates, maintains, and repairs sound, lighting, and staging equipment for a variety of events and productions.
• Operates sound consoles controlling quality and volume of sound in accordance with prearranged standards and plan.
• Operates lighting console and related controls during performances according to an established plan of action.
• Operates stage rigging and rigs.
• Adjusts stage scenery and curtains as necessary for various productions.
• Acts as property worker; performs stage carpentry work; builds and dismantles stages, furniture, and displays.
• Assists different promoters using facilities installing and removing equipment.
• Maintains inventory of sound cables and lights.
• Keeps properties and facilities clean and in order.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge of:

• Safety rules, building codes, and equipment operation of a theater stage.
• Electrical principles and practices.
• Theatrical lighting systems and techniques.
• Theatrical sound systems and public address systems.
• Techniques of stage preparation for theatrical or related productions.
• Care and maintenance materials and procedures for stage equipment.
• Theatrical and stage terminology.

Ability to:

• Install, operate and maintain sound and lighting equipment.
• Perform stage carpentry work.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and the general public.

Driver License:

• Possession of a valid California Class III Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class III License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.

Ability to read and write the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.

Two years of experience in stage work including experience in sound and lighting work.

Two years of experience as required for Stagehand I, and one year of supervisory or lead worker experience over employees performing theatrical stage maintenance duties.

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation…