Stagehand II

Job Description:

Stagehand II

Description

THE POSITION

This Stagehand II position is vital to the technical theater operations of the SAFE Credit Union Convention & Performing Arts District. This position supervises work related to the operation, maintenance, installation, upgrade, and repair of the City’s theatre equipment, including lighting, sound, electrical, and rigging systems. Additionally, this position ensures the City remains compliant with federal, state, and local health and safety standards and regulations. This position keeps accurate records, prepares required reports, and represents the City to external clients.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in technical theater operations and experience with troubleshooting and performing maintenance on technical theater systems and equipment. They will have strong customer service skills and experience working in fast-paced environments. The candidate will have experience with ensuring technical theater operations remain in compliance with federal, state, and local health and safety laws, regulations, standards, and procedures.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge and experience with the following:

• Live Theater, Touring, and/or Convention Centers
• Lighting, Audio, Electric, and Rigging Systems
• Meyer, GALA, and Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) Systems
• International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Contracts

Under general direction to perform technical work which involves the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of stage equipment for a variety of theatrical events. Incumbents of positions in this class prepare and set up the theater for a variety of professional theatrical productions and operate stage equipment during performances.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

A Stagehand II is distinguished from a Stagehand I in that the former has responsibility for planning and assigning work and acts as a lead worker in the performance of duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but at not limited to, the following:

- Sets up, operates, maintains, and repairs sound, lighting, and staging equipment for a variety of events and productions.
- Operates sound consoles controlling quality and volume of sound in accordance with prearranged standards and plan.
- Operates lighting console and related controls during performances according to an established plan of action.
- Operates stage rigging and rigs.
- Adjusts stage scenery and curtains as necessary for various productions.
- Acts as property worker; performs stage carpentry work; builds and dismantles stages, furniture, and displays.
- Assists different promoters using facilities installing and removing equipment.
- Maintains inventory of sound cables and lights.
- Keeps properties and facilities clean and in order.
- Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

- Safety rules, building codes, and equipment operation of a theater stage.
- Electrical principles and practices.
- Theatrical lighting systems and techniques.
- Theatrical sound systems and public address systems.
- Techniques of stage preparation for theatrical or related productions.
- Care and maintenance materials and procedures for stage equipment.
- Theatrical and stage terminology.

Ability to:

- Install, operate and maintain sound and lighting equipment.
- Perform stage carpentry work.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and the general public.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License:

Possession of a valid California Class III Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class III License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Ability to read and write the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.

Stagehand I

Two years of experience in stage work including experience in sound and lighting work.

Stagehand II

Two years of experience as required for Stagehand I, and one year of supervisory or lead worker experience over employees performing theatrical stage maintenance duties.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

P lease note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently , including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
  

• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  

• If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week ).
  

• If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
  

• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
  

• If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline . Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
  

• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.
  

2. Training and Experience Exam : (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
  

• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.
  

3. Eligibility : Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Stagehand II examination.

4. Screening Committee : (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
  

• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
  

• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ;
  

• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or
  

• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726
  

Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 10/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$50,762.48 - $84,217.45 Annually