Stagehand II

City of Sacramento•Sacramento, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Stagehand II plays a key operational and leadership role within the Events Services Division, supporting the successful execution of event production activities across the facility. This position ensures smooth event operations by coordinating technical setup, equipment maintenance, and backstage workflows while providing guidance to Stagehand I staff. The Stagehand II helps uphold safety standards, production quality, and client service expectations through consistent communication with supervisors and event stakeholders. Additionally, the role supports efficient load-ins and load-outs and maintains readiness of all production spaces and equipment. The ideal candidate is an experienced technical events professional who thrives in fast-paced production environments and demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills. They will be knowledgeable in theatrical equipment, event operations, and safety protocols, with the ability to troubleshoot issues quickly and effectively. A collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining high-quality production standards are essential. 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. A Stagehand II is distinguished from a Stagehand I in that the former has responsibility for planning and assigning work and acts as a lead worker in the performance of duties.

Requirements

Knowledge of safety rules, building codes, and equipment operation of a theater stage.
Knowledge of electrical principles and practices.
Knowledge of theatrical lighting systems and techniques.
Knowledge of theatrical sound systems and public address systems.
Knowledge of techniques of stage preparation for theatrical or related productions.
Knowledge of care and maintenance materials and procedures for stage equipment.
Knowledge of theatrical and stage terminology.
Ability to install, operate and maintain sound and lighting equipment.
Ability to perform stage carpentry work.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and the general public.
Ability to read and write the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
Two years of experience as Stagehand I, and one year of supervisory or lead worker experience over employees performing theatrical stage maintenance duties.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.
Performs related work as required.