Civic Center Technical Crew

City of Amarillo; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Amarillo is seeking a part-time Civic Center Technical Crew member to assist with the setup, production, and breakdown of a wide variety of events. Responsibilities include moving and configuring stage components, operating sound and lighting gear, and ensuring a safe, clean venue before, during, and after events.

Work is as-needed, with shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks in indoor and outdoor

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a reliable means of transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup and teardown of staging, equipment, and event infrastructure.
• Support move-in/move-out of productions, concerts, and events.
• Assist with arena and Coliseum floor conversions for hockey, football, concerts.
• Install/remove dasher boards, glass, ice, turf, goals, padding as needed.
• Perform minor ice rink maintenance and related duties.
• Assist with setup, operation, and maintenance of sound and lighting equipment.
• Help ensure equipment is safe and in good working order.
• Assist with building security, cleanliness, and venue maintenance.

Skills

Theatrical production

Stage management

Event setup

Tools

Sound equipment

Lighting equipment

Forklifts/scissor lifts

Hand & power tools

Electrical knowledge

Job description

JOB TITLE:Civic Center Technical Crew (Part-Time Stagehand)

JOB CLASS NUMBER:HRL039

PAY GRADE:H01

FLSA S T A T US:Non-Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME:Civic Center Operations

REPORTS TO:Civic Center Production Manager

SUPERVISORY WORK:None

PAY: $15.00 per hour
SCHEDULE: Part-time, as needed based on event schedules

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Civic Center Production Manager and Production Staff, the Part-Time Stagehand assists with the setup, production, and breakdown of a wide variety of events. This position also helps maintain a clean, safe, and functional venue before, during, and after events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup and teardown of staging, equipment, and event infrastructure.
• Support the move-in and move-out of theatrical productions, concerts, sporting events, meetings, banquets, exhibitions, and other special events.
• Assist with arena and Coliseum floor conversions for hockey, football, concerts, and other events.
• Install and remove dasher boards, glass, ice, turf, goals, and protective padding as needed for various events.
• Perform minor ice rink maintenance, preparation, and related duties.
• Assist with the setup, operation, and maintenance of professional sound and lighting equipment.
• Help ensure equipment is safe, properly maintained, and in good working condition.
• Assist with building security, cleanliness, and general venue maintenance.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule and Environment

This is an as-needed, part-time position. Work schedules may include split shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional overnight hours. Shifts and hours may vary depending on event schedules and operational needs.

Most work is performed indoors, with some duties taking place outdoors. This position requires frequent lifting of 50 pounds or more, as well as regular bending, walking, and standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

Education

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a reliable means of transportation.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience or working knowledge in the following areas is preferred, but not required:

• Theatrical and concert production
• Stage setup and management
• Professional sound and lighting equipment
• Basic electrical knowledge and related trades
• Forklifts, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts
• Hand and power tools
• Event setup for shows, meetings, banquets, exhibitions, and sporting events

Training will be provided to qualified candidates as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory or managerial responsibilities.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also walk, bend, balance, climb, crawl, crouch, kneel, stand, sit, hear, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, lift, pull, push, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee works in a dynamic environment that requires the employee to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Work hours will vary including split shifts, nights, weekends and some overnight work and may require long hours at times. Civic Center Technical Crew are scheduled to work on an as needed basis. Most work is done indoors, and there are some duties performed outdoors.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.
The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.