Stagehand, PTBE

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a part-time Stagehand/High Ground Rigger to support setup and teardown for concerts and events across campus facilities. The role involves building and disassembling truss, lighting, audio arrays, and scenic structures, plus maintaining stage equipment and supplies.

The position emphasizes collaboration, safety, and adherence to university policies. Pay is determined by experience and qualifications; opportunities for skill advancement exist.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in the setup and tear down of concerts, men\'s and women\'s basketball and other events.
• Build and disassemble truss, hanging lights, audio arrays, running cable, scenic structures and laying deck.
• Maintain and repair stage equipment, including theatrical lighting instruments, sound reinforcement systems, projection equipment, winch systems and curtains.
• Operate all stage equipment required for the successful completion of professional entertainment events, private facility uses and maintenance projects.
• Design, hang, focus and operate theatrical stage lighting systems. Set-up and operate sound reinforcement systems, projection and communication equipment.
• Maintain inventory of expendable supplies (i.e., lamps, color filters, gaffer\'s tape, etc.).
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and other University personnel.
• Performs other related duties as required
• Comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations set forth by University policies on Title IX and related compliance.

Skills

Carpentry

Electronics

Manual labor

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Apprenticeship experience advantageous

Tools

Stage rigging equipment

Job description

Stagehand, PTBE

Job Details

Serve as a stagehand and/or high and ground rigger to perform tasks required for the delivery of stage craft services in full-service multi-purpose public assembly facilities. Opportunities to be trained on specific equipment and advancement into skilled roles are available!

Specific position and pay rate will be determined based on experience and qualifications of each applicant.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the setup and tear down of concerts, men's and women's basketball and other events
• Build and disassemble truss, hanging lights, audio arrays, running cable, scenic structures and laying deck
• Maintain and repair stage equipment, including theatrical lighting instruments, sound reinforcement systems, projection equipment, winch systems and curtains
• Operate all stage equipment required for the successful completion of professional entertainment events, private facility uses and maintenance projects
• Design, hang, focus and operate theatrical stage lighting systems. Set-up and operate sound reinforcement systems, projection and communication equipment
• Maintain inventory of expendable supplies (i.e., lamps, color filters, gaffer's tape, etc.)
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and other University personnel
• Performs other related duties as required
• Consistently exemplify the core values and quality service standards of Texas Athletics. Always act ethically. Proactively seek guidance when unsure or unclear of a law, rule or policy applicable to you or your department/sport program. Actively participate in assigned education and training programs. Comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, The University of Texas at Austin, NCAA, Conference, or other governing body, including state and federal laws. Annually obtain prior written approval and report all outside activities and outside income. Report knowledge of, or reasonable cause to believe, violation(s) of state or federal laws, policies, rules, or regulations of the University, Conference, or NCAA to IA ARMCS or IA HR. Fully cooperate with any investigation by providing complete and accurate information when requested to do so by Texas Athletics and/or the NCAA and do not influence others in any way during an investigation. In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Texas Education Code Sec. 51.252, this position may be a Non-Confidential Employee as defined by University policies on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Interpersonal Violence and Stalking. As a Non-Confidential Employee, individuals employed in this position will report incidents of such prohibited conduct to the University's Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator as required by applicable law or University policy. An employee who does not report an incident or who makes a false report is subject to termination and may be charged with a criminal offense (Class A or Class B misdemeanor). For more information about employee responsibilities under Title IX, including information about confidential employee reporting exceptions, please visit the Title IX website at http://titleix.utexas.edu.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• A completed apprenticeship would be advantageous.
• Stagehands: Lift Operators (fork, scissor, boom, etc.) certification. Skills in audio, lighting, video and/or scenic carpentry. Experience as a live performance engineer/programmer.
• Rigging: SPRAT/IRATA certification and rope access training. ETCP Certification.
• Experience within Texas Intercollegiate Athletics

Salary Range

Starting stagehand: $20 per hour + depending on qualifications, certifications, and experience level

Working Conditions

• Long and varied hours.
• Work performed on multiple projects concurrently, under pressure of rigid deadlines and time limitations at all times of the day and night and on weekends and holidays.
• High rigger work may be performed on a gridiron one hundred feet above the arena floor.
• Physically demanding work including walking for several hours at a time.
• Stagehands and riggers must have the ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Work Shift

• Work is offered on an as-needed and sporadic basis.
• Work opportunities occur at all times of the day and night and on weekends and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.