Part-Time Stage Rigging & Lighting Technician

utaustin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a part-time Stagehand to support intercollegiate athletics events in Austin, TX. This role involves assisting with setup and teardown for concerts, basketball games, and other events, and working on rigging, lighting, audio, and stage equipment.

Responsibilities include building and disassembling truss, running cables, maintaining gear, and ensuring safety and quality standards. Training opportunities and advancement into skilled roles are available.

Qualifications

• Diploma or GED required.
• Advanced level experience in carpentry, electronics, construction or manual labor.
• Ability to collaborate with others and follow instructions.
• Extensive knowledge in concert stage rigging for high and ground riggers.

Responsibilities

• Participate in setup and tear down of concerts, basketball and other events.
• Build and disassemble truss, hanging lights, audio arrays, cabling and decks.
• Maintain and repair stage equipment including lighting, sound, projection and winch systems.
• Operate stage equipment for events and maintenance projects.
• Design, hang, focus and operate lighting systems; set up sound and projection gear.
• Maintain inventory of expendables (lamps, filters, tape, etc.).
• Foster good working relationships with colleagues and University staff.
• Perform other related duties and comply with policies and laws.

Skills

Diploma or GED

Carpentry experience

Electronics experience

Collaboration ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Stage rigging equipment

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a part-time Stagehand to support intercollegiate athletics events in Austin, TX. This role involves assisting with setup and teardown for concerts, basketball games, and other events, and working on rigging, lighting, audio, and stage equipment.

Responsibilities include building and disassembling truss, running cables, maintaining gear, and ensuring safety and quality standards. Training opportunities and advancement into skilled roles are available.