Warehouse Stage Hand - Arizona - Seasonal

Upstage Crew Services Inc•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Upstage Crew Services is hiring part-time Stagehands for the summer season in the Phoenix, Arizona market. Stagehands assist with delivery, setup, operation, dismantling, and strike of equipment and supplies for live events, including concerts, corporate meetings, theatrical productions, and special events. Equipment may include staging, decking, truss, backline, audio systems, and lighting systems. Depending on assignment needs, the role may involve preparing and tracking equipment, loading and unloading trucks, moving equipment to event locations, setting up and operating event systems, and striking, packing, and loading equipment after events. Stagehands may also work as event crew, perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance, and carry out other related duties. The position reports to the Upstage Supervisor or Labor Coordinator and requires safe work practices and attentiveness to teammates. Work may take place outdoors, in remote locations, and under prevailing weather conditions. Schedules may vary and include overnight shifts, evenings, and weekends. Available shifts are 5, 8, or 10 hours. Employees must be reachable and able to respond on short notice and arrive at work sites on time and ready to work.

Requirements

Familiarity with AV gear, lighting, video, rigging, and staging equipment for events.
Ability to lift, push, pull, or otherwise move and position a minimum of 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for long durations and to walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, or sit on the floor as needed.
Understanding of and adherence to safety requirements.
Willingness to work diligently with direction and limited supervision.
Good problem-solving skills, common sense, and good judgment.
Ability to work through frequent interruptions while maintaining attention to detail, flexibility, adaptability, and composure under time pressure.
Well-developed fine and gross motor skills and manual dexterity.
Ability to hear, communicate verbally, and read and speak English.
Ability to be contacted and respond on short notice and arrive at work sites on time and ready to work.
Willingness to work varied schedules, potentially including overnight shifts, evenings, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Capabilities with forklifts, scissor lifts, standard and power tools, and audio/video equipment are highly desirable.
High school education or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assemble, test, and stage AV, lighting, video, and staging equipment for events.
Track inventory, scan items, and ensure equipment is stored properly.
Load and unload trucks, handle incoming and outgoing freight, and perform quality control.
Move equipment to setup locations according to client instructions.
Unload equipment cases and staging, including lighting, sound, band gear, and scenery.
Set up lighting, audio and video equipment, staging, and scenery.
Run, coil, and tape power and control cables.
Construct screens, video walls, scaffolding, stages, trusses, and ground support systems.
Strike event equipment, pack equipment cases, and load trucks after events.
Work as event crew when needed, including operating spotlights, assisting sound crew, moving backline, decking, assembling truss, and setting up stages.
Perform basic equipment troubleshooting and maintenance as needed.
Work safely and look out for teammates.
Perform other related duties as required.