Stagehand & Rigging Technician — Part-Time

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

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.