What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extra Help Stagehand - 50 vacancies position at uis?
Summary:
Under direct supervision from the supervisor - responsible for the coordination of necessary work, to perform all necessary work required for the preparation, operation and removal of various event equipment; for the operation of stage lighting equipment; for the operation and maintenance of the counter-balanced fly system and associated pin-rail and pick-line rigging; for the operation and maintenance of sound and lighting systems; for the set-up and moving of temporary show equipment brought to the operating unit; for the installation and removal of theatrical scenery and house curtains within the venues; and for the maintenance, laundry, and repair of costumes, towels and other fabric items including acting as dresser for actors. The work of the rigger specifically does NOT include operation of the counter-balanced fly system, sand-bag/hemp pin-rail system, or simple pick-lines raising items such as cable bundles off of the floor to allow for safe passage underneath by crew and performers. This position will perform all the below duties and responsibilities while maintaining a safe work environment at all times and performing work in a safe manner at all-time including wearing/utilizing all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by employer.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Attendance (paid) at employer-required safety training sessions
Load & unload theatrical equipment into and out of vehicles as required including stacking and unstacking of equipment
Move theatrical equipment into and out of venue storage areas
Perform all work required to operate and maintain the safety, trim, balance, and proper rigging of the counterbalanced fly system and associated winched cables, pin-rail equipment and pick-lines
Perform such technical specialties as the splicing of cables and ropes, the use of stage weights and braces, the
maintenance and correct use of tie lines and pick lines, the maintenance and repair of curtains, and the periodic inspection of curtains in storage to prevent damage.
Operate mechanical systems such as pit-lifts, orchestra shell winches, chain motors, etc. Operating of chain motors does NOT also include functions performed by EXTRA HELP RIGGERS.
Operate personnel-lift devices
Hang, connect to the dimming system, lamp, focus and color theatrical lighting instruments for general and specific uses
Move and place audio gear such as microphones, speakers, monitors, control boards and cable as required
Install, remove, operate and reconfigure stage curtains, portable flooring, scenery, props and other theatrical items as required.
Sweeping and mopping of stage area as required for safety and proper audience presentation
Maintain, move, set up and operate spotlights as required
Maintain and operate lighting and audio control systems
Install, maintain and operate as needed equipment hung from counter-weighted battens.
Setup, maintain (including laundry), repair and place back into storage costumes, wigs and other items worn by
performers including towels and associated fabric items. Also assist performers with putting on and taking off costume items.
Perform other duties commonly associated with stage operations as required
Under direct supervision from the supervisor - responsible for the coordination of necessary work, to perform all necessary work required for the preparation, operation and removal of various event equipment; for the operation of stage lighting equipment; for the operation and maintenance of the counter-balanced fly system and associated pin-rail and pick-line rigging; for the operation and maintenance of sound and lighting systems; for the set-up and moving of temporary show equipment brought to the operating unit; for the installation and removal of theatrical scenery and house curtains within the venues; and for the maintenance, laundry, and repair of costumes, towels and other fabric items including acting as dresser for actors. The work of the rigger specifically does NOT include operation of the counter-balanced fly system, sand-bag/hemp pin-rail system, or simple pick-lines raising items such as cable bundles off of the floor to allow for safe passage underneath by crew and performers. This position will perform all the below duties and responsibilities while maintaining a safe work environment at all times and performing work in a safe manner at all-time including wearing/utilizing all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by employer.
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