Stagehand, Part Time (Less than 23 hours/week)

Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel; Highland (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel in Highland, CA is seeking a Stagehand to ensure successful events by maintaining technical aspects from load-in to strike. You will work as part of the production team under the Event Center Crew Chief.

The role requires a High School Diploma, 3 years of tour and stage production experience, and ability to operate or be certified to operate forklifts. Proficiency with sound, lighting, and video systems and MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of tour and stage production experience.

Responsibilities

• Participates in all production events including load in, set up, performance, strike, and load out.
• Assists audio, lighting, and video; maintains and repairs equipment as needed.
• Operates certified forklifts and other equipment used in live entertainment.
• Sets up and tears down flooring, chairs, barricades, staging, and furnishings.
• Maintains safe, clean stage areas and prepares for next show.

Skills

Stage production

Live sound

Rigging

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in related field preferred

Tools

Forklift operation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to the Event Center Crew Chief, the Stagehand ensures a successful event by maintaining and performing the technical aspects as needed for production. This individual performs as a team player and completes various tasks as directed to support the event from start to completion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Participates in all aspects of production events inclusive of but not limited to load in, set up, performance, strike, and load out as well as various assignments as required by the event.
• 2. Assists audio, lighting, and video as directed by leadership. Maintains and repairs sound, light and stage equipment as needed and directed. Secures and maintains house backline and supplies. Maintains curtains, drapes, risers and other staging items.
• 3. Operates heavy machinery, if certified, including forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts and other equipment typically used at a live entertainment facility.
• 4. Sets up and tears down flooring, portable chairs, barricades, staging, tables and other furnishings and equipment.
• 5. Operates and cares for stage areas in a safe, clean manner. Ensures stage trash is taken out; stage is swept and set up for next show when possible.
• 6. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's Degree in related field preferred. Minimum of three (3) years of tour and stage production experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Strong background in technical live entertainment practices inclusive of sound, video, lighting and rigging strongly preferred.
• Experience in stage lighting, pro audio systems and basic video systems required.
• Previous experience operating a forklift preferred.
• Experience loading and packing large scale tour productions.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must possess proficiency in all Microsoft applications.
• Must possess superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS

At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license. Authorized Driver: Role requires operation or driving of Tribe-owned vehicles or driving patron vehicles. A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the insurance carrier is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS – ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Primary work environment is in a live entertainment venue within a resort and casino setting. Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences. Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally. Sedentary work: involves standing most of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone. Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings, via videoconference and over the telephone. Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors or facility. Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties. Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke. Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law.

As one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees.

San Manuel is one of the largest employers in California’s Inland Empire. Managing one of the world’s busiest casinos, our many restaurants, and a fully functioning tribal government means we can offer an incredibly wide range of professional and support positions. Each is an opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to a better future for all of us. Your commitment to San Manuel is matched by our commitment to you. We offer a Total Rewards package of monetary, benefits and development rewards to individuals who meet and exceed specific goals. These programs support our pay-for-performance philosophy.