Stagehand, PTBE

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

3d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

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

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