Stagehand, PTBE

2 months ago

Austin, Texas, United States University of Texas at Austin Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Stagehand, PTBE to join our team at the University of Texas at Austin. As a Stagehand, PTBE, you will be responsible for providing technical support for events and performances in our venues.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in the setup and teardown of events, including concerts, men's and women's basketball games, and other performances
  • Build and disassemble truss, hanging lights, audio arrays, running cable, scenic structures, and laying deck
  • Maintain and repair stage equipment, including theatrical lighting instruments, sound reinforcement systems, projection equipment, winch systems, and curtains
  • Operate all stage equipment required for the successful completion of events and performances
  • Design, hang, focus, and operate theatrical stage lighting systems
  • Set up and operate sound reinforcement systems, projection, and communication equipment
  • Maintain inventory of expendable supplies, including lamps, color filters, gaffer's tape, etc.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and other University personnel
  • Perform other related duties as required
Requirements
  • Diploma (High School) or GED
  • Advanced level experience in carpentry, electronics, construction, or other manual labor
  • Ability to collaborate with others and follow instructions
  • Extensive knowledge in concert stage rigging for high and ground riggers
Preferred Qualifications
  • A completed apprenticeship would be advantageous
  • Stagehands: Lift Operators (fork, scissor, boom, etc.) certification. Skills in audio, lighting, video, and/or scenic carpentry. Experience as a live performance engineer/programmer
  • Rigging: SPRAT/IRATA certification and rope access training. ETCP Certification
  • Experience within Texas Intercollegiate Athletics
Working Conditions
  • Long and varied hours
  • Work performed on multiple projects concurrently, under pressure of rigid deadlines and time limitations at all times of the day and night and on weekends and holidays
  • High rigger work may be performed on a gridiron one hundred feet above the arena floor
  • Physically demanding work including walking for several hours at a time
  • Stagehands and riggers must have the ability to lift at least 50 pounds
Work Shift
  • Work is offered on an as-needed and sporadic basis
  • Work opportunities occur at all times of the day and night and on weekends and holidays