Stagehand

Drape Kings•North Bergen, NJ

About The Position

Join The kingdom! By raising the standard, we turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. With over 30+ years in the Event industry, Drape Kings has cemented itself as the premier live event services provider. We are excited to bring together the best Stagehands in the business to help continue our mission of Raising the Standard in the Special Events Industry! Responsibilities: As a Stagehand, no two days are the same. You'll need to: Navigate city traffic and load-in/load-out locations with care and professionalism Provide exceptional customer service on-site and on the road Assist with event setup, breakdown, and equipment handling Lift, push, pull up to 70 lbs, climb ladders, and use basic hand tools Handle equipment with precision at some of the most prestigious venues in the industry Driver experience preferred: Sprinter vans, 16’ and 24’ box trucks Qualifications: We hire people, not resumes. But we also expect excellence, which is why we require: Must have at least 2 years of stagehand experience Clean driving record Must pass a pre-employment drug screen Valid DOT Medical Card (or ability to obtain) 3–5+ years of driving experience with trucks (16'–24') and sprinter vans preferred City driving experience (NYC a major plus!) 5+ years of stagehand or live event production experience Flexible schedule — availability on nights, weekends, and holidays Strong communication, professional appearance, and excellent work ethic Bilingual is a plus Accept all other duties assigned by immediate supervisor/manager Why Work for Drape Kings: You are creative and enjoy fast paced environments. You are seeking a company where you can be heard and bring your creativity to life through the work that you do.  You are customer centric and thrive in an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment.  You love to work with a client roster of exceptional companies and brands.   We offer excellent benefits including 401k with company matching. What we offer: Competitive Pay Medical,dental and vision insurance 401K w/ Company Match Company sponsored Life Insurance Generous paid time off 6 Paid Holiday and 1 floating holiday About: Drape Kings is a nationwide event services specializing in rental and manufacturing of pipe and drape equipment, as well as AV-Drop Modular Backdrop Systems, primarily for live events.  Along with full-service installation, other theatricals include Kabuki Reveals, traveler tracks, Step and Repeats, event carpet, and many related scenic elements. With the core business in the event pipe and drape arena, projects can range from basic drape masking to revealing a building facade. The more recent addition of the globally accepted AV-Drop System allows Drape Kings to offer complete event solutions.  If you are looking outside of the box for a company that provides essential components for event environments, look no further.  That's what we do. From a new product announcement to large entertainment productions, event, drape is more than likely part of the package. As we like to say, if it’s happening, we’re there. Drape Kings currently has offices in the New York City, Washington DC and Chicago metro areas while servicing events across the country. www.drapekings.com Equal Opportunity: It is the policy of Drape Kings to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status regarding public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Drape Kings will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Must have at least 2 years of stagehand experience
Clean driving record
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
Valid DOT Medical Card (or ability to obtain)
Flexible schedule — availability on nights, weekends, and holidays
Strong communication, professional appearance, and excellent work ethic

Nice To Haves

3–5+ years of driving experience with trucks (16'–24') and sprinter vans preferred
City driving experience (NYC a major plus!)
5+ years of stagehand or live event production experience
Bilingual is a plus

Responsibilities

Navigate city traffic and load-in/load-out locations with care and professionalism
Provide exceptional customer service on-site and on the road
Assist with event setup, breakdown, and equipment handling
Lift, push, pull up to 70 lbs, climb ladders, and use basic hand tools
Handle equipment with precision at some of the most prestigious venues in the industry
Accept all other duties assigned by immediate supervisor/manager