Stagehand Seasonal

Univision•Miami, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Televisa Univision is seeking a talented Seasonal Stagehand for its Miami, Florida facility to assemble/disassemble, relocate, and maintain sets and props. YOUR DAY TO DAY: Assemble, dismantle, and store scenery, set pieces and props Load and unload props and materials from trucks Set up lighting, props, and microphones Move and rearrange furniture Unload and set up road cases Construct and paint set pieces Set up risers and musical equipment Ensure props are affixed properly Assist with video, sound, and lighting production needs, such as, setting up video monitors and sound equipment Ensure props are present at beginning of scene and taken away at end Set up flats Work with electricians and lighting assistants Help carpenters build and install scenery Clean up stage and backstage area after performance Read/follow rundown for show to anticipate show needs Maintain on headset for directions from crew Must obtain proper certification in operation of various types of lifts, such as, scissor lifts, single man lifts, and forklifts Must consistently utilize required Personal Protective Equipment, such as steel toed shoes and gloves and comply with all safety rules

Requirements

High school or GED equivalent
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Windows operating systems
Work in team environment
Perform well under pressure
Ability to handle a variety of tools
Painting skills
Troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication skills
As this position supports 24x7 operation, candidate must, in addition to being able to work regular hours, have on-call availability, and flexibility to work days, nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed and without advance notice.
Additionally, candidate may be required to work on site for extended periods of time to provide coverage in special circumstances, such as, during tropical storm/hurricane.
Univision requires that all U.S. and Puerto Rico employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to submit proof of vaccination.
Ability to push, pull and lift 50 pounds
Ability to climb ladders
Ability to work outdoors year round

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Assemble, dismantle, and store scenery, set pieces and props
Load and unload props and materials from trucks
Set up lighting, props, and microphones
Move and rearrange furniture
Unload and set up road cases
Construct and paint set pieces
Set up risers and musical equipment
Ensure props are affixed properly
Assist with video, sound, and lighting production needs, such as, setting up video monitors and sound equipment
Ensure props are present at beginning of scene and taken away at end
Set up flats
Work with electricians and lighting assistants
Help carpenters build and install scenery
Clean up stage and backstage area after performance
Read/follow rundown for show to anticipate show needs
Maintain on headset for directions from crew
Must obtain proper certification in operation of various types of lifts, such as, scissor lifts, single man lifts, and forklifts
Must consistently utilize required Personal Protective Equipment, such as steel toed shoes and gloves and comply with all safety rules