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University of Florida Part Time OPS Stagehand in Gainesville, Florida
Part Time OPS Stagehand
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Work type: Temp Part-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Recreation/Event Services
Department: 13500000 - PC-PHILLIPS CENTER
Classification Title:
Part Time OPS Stagehand
Job Description:
Stagehands assist full-time UFPA crew and rental/touring personnel in the general load-in, set-up, strike, and load-out of various theatrical productions, work calls, and non-theatrical events. Position requires the ability and willingness to work in different areas of specialization regularly. Common tasks may include, but are not limited to-
Carpentry/Props - loading and unloading trucks; pushing road cases; sweeping/mopping stage floor; laying dance floor; set up/strike of risers, chairs, music stands, tables, and orchestra shells
Lighting - hanging light fixtures, pulling cable, pushing genie lifts
Audio - assist with the set-up of sound equipment and cables, mic stands, monitors, backline
Video - assist with the set up of video equipment, running cables and screen set-up
Rigging/Fly - assembling/hanging scenic elements & curtains
Event Staff - direct parking lot traffic, set up and strike of tables & chairs for various lobby functions, post event clean up
Hospitality - run errands, transport visiting artists and crew, laundry
Maintain a safe working environment at all times by following all established safety policies
Assist with the inventory, maintenance and repair of all technical equipment
Assist in the cleanliness and organization of the stage and backstage areas
Expected Salary:
$13.00-$15.00 commensurate with experience
Minimum Requirements:
Able to lift and move stage equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work evenings/nights, weekends and holidays as needed and on short notice
Ability to follow verbal and written directions/instructions
Ability to establish effective working relationships and maintain a positive and productive working atmosphere in a group environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates with experience & skills in technical theatre are encouraged to apply, but prior technical theatre experience is not necessary. On-the-job training will be provided.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Schedule is highly variable and depends on calendar of events. Hours of work can include daytime, nights and weekends with work subject to be maintenance, planning, preparation, technical installation/removal, rehearsals, and/or performances.
University of Florida undergraduate students should have at least 10 hours of availability per week.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:yes
Advertised: 03 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 12 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time