Stage Tech

Description

SUMMARY: 

The Stage Tech works setting up a variety of equipment, such as wedge monitors, IEM systems, microphones, and lighting/sound consoles. Responsible for setting up stage equipment for events and concerts. Required to connect cables, speakers, microphones, mixing boards and other related equipment. They operate lighting consoles during nightly shows and strike all equipment at the end of the show. They are responsible to report equipment problems.

This position is a combination of Stage Hand, L2 and A3 and is an excellent learning opportunity for the right individual.

Pre show

• Open Stage including gates, ramp door and hatch doors.
• Set up and pin all microphones required for show.
• Set up all wedge monitors / IEM systems.
• Set up wireless microphones when needed.
• Ensure that the proper input patch and monitor patch is accurately set.
• Ensure correct microphone placement.
• Set up digital lighting console and ensure all lighting is operational.
• Set up Digital Audio Console and ensure audio system is operational when the audio engineer is not present.
• Ensure the stage and green room are clean and show ready.

Show

• Operate lighting console during band and some concert performances.
• Troubleshoot and report any stage, lighting or audio issues that may occur.
• Assist audio engineer with tasks during show when needed.
• Maintain a watch over the stage and surrounding area during performances to identify and report band and or crowd issues.
• Stay in radio contact at all times.

Post Show

• Power down and store lighting console.
• Disconnect all microphones, cables, monitors and power drops and neatly store them away in their proper location.
• Clean stage, green room and surrounding area.
• Visually inspect stage and surrounding area and report any issues. 
• Assist audio engineer if needed.
• Close and lock all stage doors as well as the gates surrounding the stage.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 1-year experience as a stage tech in a professional live entertainment venue. 
• Knowledge of microphone types and usages.
• Strong Organizational and time management skills with the ability to follow through on instructions without supervision.
• Ability to multitask, handle frequent interruption and maintain a high level of productivity.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations in a calm and professional manner. 
• Ability to learn new technical skills quickly.
• Strong customer service skills and professional manner to successfully interact with a diverse group of performers of various skill levels. 
• Positive, approachable attitude, open mindedness and the ability to collaborate. 
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines, show start and stop times.
• Able to work long hours, nights weekends and holidays Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands.
• Ability to safely work many hours outside in extreme heat and cold conditions.
• Ability to work varying shifts and overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. routinely.
• Ability to stand, sit, lay, reach, bend, lift, push, pull, drive and maintain focus for sustained periods of time.

All candidates are required to pass a pre-employment drug test and background investigation.  

We offer a competitive benefit package including:  medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, Employee Referral Program and Education Reimbursement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employers and value diversity in our company.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientations, age, marital status, veterans or disability status.