Stagehand

The City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth, Public Events Department / Fort Worth Convention Center, is seeking a Stagehand to support events with stage, lighting, and sound setups. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of stage/equipment experience.

You must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. This is a full-time position with flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two (2) years of experience in stage, lighting, and equipment operations.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains video, projection, sound systems and related equipment.
• Assembles stage facilities, sound, lighting, and video systems for events.
• Arranges props and stage equipment for public events and performances.
• Inspects and maintains sound, lighting and electrical equipment.
• Consults with lessees, promoters, and event coordinators on facilities and equipment needs.
• Assists with minor repairs, cleaning, and post-event teardown.
• Participates in inventory of equipment and orders supplies as needed.
• Communicates with clients to determine audiovisual needs for events.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting Closing on: Thursday, August 27, 2026

Workdays & Hours:

• Full time, 40 hours. Flexibility is required, 24-hour shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays and have scheduled days off on days other than Saturday and Sunday.
• Shift Differential will be paid for all hours worked within the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Benefits for this position include:

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Stagehand position is available with The City of Fort Worth, Public Events Department / Fort Worth Convention Center. This position performs various duties for planned events including stage and technical equipment and related sound, lighting and/or video systems preparation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of experience in stage, lighting, and equipment operations
• Must pass Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Background Check

The Stagehand job responsibilities include:

• Conducts various technical tasks related to the operation and maintenance of video, projection and sound systems equipment
• Assembles stage facilities, sound, lighting, and/or video systems
• Arranges props and stage equipment for public events
• Inspects, operates and performs maintenance on sound, lighting and supportive electrical equipment
• Consults with lessees, promoters, and event coordinator on stage facilities, equipment, sound, lighting, and/or video system necessary for planned events
• Participates in minor repairs of the facility including painting and carpentry. Cleans area after completion of event and disassembly of equipment
• Assists in conducting annual inventory of equipment and recommends needed supplies and equipment
• Consults with clients to determine audiovisual and theatrical needs. Works with employees to improve public event coordination
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations

Working Conditions and Physical Demand

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting.

Medium work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.