What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Production and Stagehand Crew position at Groundwork Operations, LLC?
About The Company
Groundwork Operations, LLC provides general and specialized Crew to set-up and break-down indoor and outdoor events in multiple regions. Our team works projects of all sizes, from small events that a single Crew Member can set up on their own, to large scale events such as the NY Marathon where we have dozens of shifts available on a daily basis for several weeks.
Job Description
This job is gig-based. You are applying for the opportunity to be included in our database of Crew Members who are offered individual shifts based on the varying, seasonal needs of the Clients we serve. Many events will require you to work overnights weekends.
Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in Event Production, or are simply seeking a flexible work schedule or supplemental income, this job can be a great fit. In addition to seasoned Event Production professionals, our current crew roster includes artists, content creators, graphic designers, students, and entrepreneurs with a wide range of life experiences and personal pursuits. Some Crew Members work a single shift a year, while others work 40 hour weeks during our busy season. Motivated crew members will have more consistent work opportunities, access to additional training, increased responsibilities, and pay raises.
Responsibilities
Can include, but are not limited to:
Hard Skills
The majority of Groundwork Operations and Heavy Weight Freight job postings are for gig-based positions, NOT full-time or part-time roles with a consistent schedule.
The Exceptions To This Are Listed Below
Groundwork Operations, LLC provides general and specialized Crew to set-up and break-down indoor and outdoor events in multiple regions. Our team works projects of all sizes, from small events that a single Crew Member can set up on their own, to large scale events such as the NY Marathon where we have dozens of shifts available on a daily basis for several weeks.
Job Description
This job is gig-based. You are applying for the opportunity to be included in our database of Crew Members who are offered individual shifts based on the varying, seasonal needs of the Clients we serve. Many events will require you to work overnights weekends.
Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in Event Production, or are simply seeking a flexible work schedule or supplemental income, this job can be a great fit. In addition to seasoned Event Production professionals, our current crew roster includes artists, content creators, graphic designers, students, and entrepreneurs with a wide range of life experiences and personal pursuits. Some Crew Members work a single shift a year, while others work 40 hour weeks during our busy season. Motivated crew members will have more consistent work opportunities, access to additional training, increased responsibilities, and pay raises.
Responsibilities
Can include, but are not limited to:
- Set-up / installation break-down / dismantle of truss, pipe drape, signage hardware structures, tents, tables, chairs barricades
- Coiling laying cable
- Loading unloading trucks
- Distribution collection of materials
- Packaging palletizing
- Trash removal
Hard Skills
- Ability to lift 100 pounds
- Ability to reach, kneel bend
- Ability to safely use basic tools (hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, box cutters, etc. . .)
- Ability to personally manage a gig-based work schedule without missing shifts
- Ability to give praise, receive constructive criticism work toward ongoing self-improvement
- Ability to communicate collaborate with clients co-workers
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude in stressful situations
- Ability to follow directions execute tasks with attention to detail
- Ability to adhere to standard procedures safe work practices in a fast-paced environment
- Valid State ID
- Working email address
- Consistent working smartphone w / a data plan capable of downloading operating mobile apps
- Ability to fill out online employment paperwork with e-signature functionality
- Ability to arrive on site for your first shift in our minimum required uniform - all black attire with NO large logos or writing - with work gloves
- Operating specialized moving equipment (pallet jacks, hand trucks, dollies, etc. . .)
- Operating fork, scissor, or boom lifts
- Driving cargo and / or passenger vans
- Driving 16’ - 26’ box trucks
- Professional moving experience
- Warehouse, packing, shipping and receiving
- Stagehand, AV, concert, and theater work
- Event production experience
The majority of Groundwork Operations and Heavy Weight Freight job postings are for gig-based positions, NOT full-time or part-time roles with a consistent schedule.
The Exceptions To This Are Listed Below
- Our CDL Class A OTR (Over The Road) Truck Driver jobs are contract-based (1099) with specific, consistent schedules.
- Our IT Workstation Installation Tech jobs are travel-based positions, placing you in-field, out of state, for several weeks at a time with a fixed schedule for that duration. These are W2 positions and travel and lodging are covered by us.