San Joaquin Delta College 

Stockton, CA

Delta Center for the Arts Stagehand (On-Call)

Salary Range: $18.71 hourly

Application Deadline: September 4, 2023 11:59 PM

Under the direction of assigned supervisor, entry level position assigned to perform skilled and technical duties related to the construction and development of stage sets or costumes; perform technical duties related to sought and lighting system operation.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives general supervision from an assigned supervisor.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist to ensure a safe and comfortable theatre operation.

• Assist with operational activities including set-up, run, and/or strike of shows and events.

• Construct stage sets, flats, properties or stage costumes.

• Prepare or modify working plans, drawings and light plots for specific situations.

• Mix and apply paints and flame proofing to sets.

• Check the stage and production areas for safety hazards and maintain health and safety standards in these areas, and in operation of scene shop and costumes shop equipment

• Rig curtains and operate and maintain stage counter weight system.

• Attend rehearsals, shows and lectures and interpret diagrams or written and verbal information regarding events.

• Operate stage equipment, lighting and sound systems, digital projection equipment and costume shop or scene shop equipment as required.

• Demonstrate the safe and proper use of stage equipment.

• Perform minor repairs and general maintenance on stage-related equipment.

• Maintain inventories and other records.

Qualifications

Knowledge of: 

• Types and uses of lighting, sound, counter weight and other stage and costume equipment

• Theater production; stagecraft or related field

• Basic electrical theory, sound and lighting effects.

• Setup and running of digital video presentations.

• Carpentry, paining and other skills required in set construction.

• Sound effect techniques.

• Health and safety regulations.

Ability to: 

• Perform skilled and technical duties related to the construction and development of stage set or costumes.

• Exercise safe practices in the performance of job duties.

• Construct and paint stage sets or theater costumes.

• Improvise theater properties, costumes, and other stage effects.

• Maintain records of equipment and supplies.

• Operate and oversee the use of stage equipment including projectors, lighting, and sound systems, costume shop or scene shop equipment.

• Operate hand and power tools.

• Work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends, as needed.

• Work cooperatively with others.

• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, ethnic backgrounds and disabilities of community college student and staff.

• Lift and carry up to 30 pounds; use small power tools; physical conditioning for standing, stooping, kneeling, and bending for prolonged periods of time.

Education and Experience Guidelines

Education: 

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience:

• No experience is required.

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