Stagehand

Stagehand Job Description

The Live Events industry is an always-changing business. QSR Productions, LLC strives to provide our clients with the highest standards of professionalism and client satisfaction by exceeding their expectations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Stagehands are crew members who work with their Team Leader, Steward, and Client to facilitate the set up, running, and breakdown of all kinds of Live Events including but not limited to:

• Concerts
• Sporting Events
• Trade shows
• Theater
• Performing Arts
• Corporate Functions
• Parties
• And more

Stagehands work around a variety of clients with different needs, helping with lighting, sound, video, props, general scenery, tables, and chairs. Duties often vary based on the size and type of production.

To be successful as a Stagehand, you should enjoy working with your hands and be prepared to learn new skills on the job. Outstanding candidates are self-starters with a can-do attitude, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with others.

It is the responsibility of a stagehand to work with their Team Leader, Steward, and Client to facilitate the set up, running, and strike of a variety of events, including but not limited to concerts, trade shows, corporate events, and parties.

Responsibilities

Job responsibilities for stagehands include but are not limited to:

• Loading and unloading trucks

• Assembling production equipment on stage

• Construction and or assembly of stages, set pieces, and risers

• Moving furniture, road cases, and miscellaneous equipment

• Setting up tables and chairs

• Assisting the client by providing general labor

• Moving, setting up and striking - sound, lighting, video, props, facility equipment, and other equipment according to client requirements

• Performing a variety of backstage and and front of house maintenance tasks

• Assembling equipment and support structures and breaking them down when the show is over

• Maintaining a clean work environment, removing any backstage waste products

• Constantly expanding your skillset

Minimum Physical Requirements

Team members hired for the position of stagehand must be able to:

• Safely lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

  • Please ask for assistance with any lift that is unwieldy or if the object that you are lifting is difficult due to an unusual size or shape.

• Perform team lifting for objects greater than 50 pounds.

• Occasionally work a call that lasts longer than 8 hours.

• Tolerate extremes in temperature and weather conditions.

• Climb stairs as well as fixed and portable ladders.

• Occasionally work off of ladders crouch, crawl and maneuver in areas with limited space.

• Move heavy objects up and down ramps.

• Reach overhead and perform tasks that require fine motor skills.

• Climb on to or off of elevated work surfaces.

• Grip with full range of motion of the upper extremities.

Stagehand Requirements:

• High school diploma

• Able to meet Minimum Physical Requirements

• Excellent stamina and strength

• Ability to collaborate with others

• Willingness to work after hours and meet deadlines

• Ability to focus under pressure and follow instructions

• A completed apprenticeship would be favorable

• Completion of QSR Orientation

• Successful completion of QSR Stagehand Basics training

• Experience in carpentry, electronics, or construction is a plus

Additional Stagehand Roles

With training and approval, stagehands may asked to fill the following roles during a job:

• Truck Loader/Heavy Lifter - Team members who are responsible for safely working with heavy objects.

• Climber - Team member who is assigned to climb over 6 feet above the work surface. Must wear a harness.

• Camera Operator - Team member who is trained to operate a camera, either fixed or hand held, during a rehearsal or performance.

• Cable Page - Team member assigned to manage cable during a live event show.

• Spotlight Operator - Team member trained to operate a follow-spot during a rehearsal or performance.

• Truss Spot Op - Team member who is also a climber that is assigned to operate a follow-spot from a truss.

• Forklift Driver - Team member certified to drive a forklift

• Scissor Lift Driver - Team member certified to drive a scissor lift

• Flyman - Team member trained in the operation of ropes and counterweights.

• Loading Bridge - Team member trained in adding weights to the flyrail.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.