Stagehand I

City of Sacramento • Sacramento, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Stagehand I supports the Events Services unit by performing technical work essential to event production across the facility. This position assists with the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of sound, lighting, rigging, and staging equipment, ensuring event spaces are prepared and functioning safely. This position contributes to smooth event operations by executing hands-on production tasks, maintaining equipment and inventories, and supporting load-ins and load-outs. The ideal candidate is a skilled and reliable technical worker with experience in theatrical or event production environments. They should be comfortable working with sound, lighting, rigging, and staging equipment and able to troubleshoot issues during fast-paced event operations. Strong attention to detail, commitment to safe work practices, and the ability to work collaboratively with production teams are essential. The ideal candidate will take initiative, adapt quickly to changing event needs, and maintain a positive service-oriented approach. Under general direction to perform technical work which involves the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of stage equipment for a variety of theatrical events. Incumbents of positions in this class prepare and set up the theater for a variety of professional theatrical productions and operate stage equipment during performances.

Requirements

• Ability to read and write the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
• Two years of experience in stage work including experience in sound and lighting work.
• Possession of a valid California Class III Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class III License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Nice To Haves

• Skilled and reliable technical worker with experience in theatrical or event production environments.
• Comfortable working with sound, lighting, rigging, and staging equipment.
• Able to troubleshoot issues during fast-paced event operations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with production teams.
• Takes initiative.
• Adapts quickly to changing event needs.
• Maintains a positive service-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, operates, maintains, and repairs sound, lighting, and staging equipment for a variety of events and productions.
• Operates sound consoles controlling quality and volume of sound in accordance with prearranged standards and plan.
• Operates lighting console and related controls during performances according to an established plan of action.
• Operates stage rigging and rigs.
• Adjusts stage scenery and curtains as necessary for various productions.
• Acts as property worker; performs stage carpentry work; builds and dismantles stages, furniture, and displays.
• Assists different promoters using facilities installing and removing equipment.
• Maintains inventory of sound cables and lights.
• Keeps properties and facilities clean and in order.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED