Event & Production Crew Positions - Stagehand - San Jose/Santa Clara
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Entertainment & Gaming
About Rock Force
Rock Force is the trusted team setting the stage for the greatest moments in live events. With a legacy built on the unification of nine industry leaders, we bring decades of expertise to seamlessly execute concerts, festivals, sporting events, live broadcasts, award shows, and corporate activations.
Job DescriptionWe are seeking reliable, safety‑conscious Stagehands to support live events and productions. Stagehands assist with loading, unloading, assembling, and dismantling staging, lighting, audio, and event equipment. This role requires physical stamina, teamwork, and the ability to follow direction in a fast‑paced, live event environment.
Stagehand Responsibilities- Assist with loading/unloading trucks and moving gear into venues.
- assemble and disassemble staging, risers, platforms, and barricades.
- Set up and strike lighting, audio, video, and scenic elements under department leads.
- Handle cable management, power distribution, and equipment placement.
- Provide on‑the‑ground support for riggers, technicians, and production managers.
- Follow all venue and company safety guidelines.
- Prior experience in live events or theater production preferred but not required.
- Able to lift and carry heavy equipment (50lbs+).
- Push/pull heavy cases and stand for long periods.
- Comfort working in fast‑paced environments with shifting priorities.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
- Must have OSHA 10 (or higher) for consideration.
- Must be willing to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to work in various environments, including indoor and outdoor venues.
- Fast‑paced and high‑energy work environment, requiring adaptability and problem‑solving.
San Jose/Santa Clara
Why Rock ForceWe Don't Just Staff Events - We Build Careers. Rock Force Is Committed To Attracting, Retaining, And Developing The Best Talent In The Business. Our Crews Benefit From
- Competitive Wages
- Eligible employees may participate in comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, as well as a 401(k) plan, once qualification requirements are met.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement
Rock Force strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Rock Force will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law.
As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Rock Force also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek.
Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact Human Resources to request the…
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