Civic Center Technical Crew

SALARY: $15.00 per hour

BASIC FUNCTION:   

Under the direction of the Civic Center Production Manager and Production staff, assists with the set-up, production, and tear down of a variety of events. Performs clean-up and maintenance work to restore the venues after events have ended.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Set-up and takedown of staging equipment. Assists with the move in and move out of theatrical shows, concerts, and sporting events. Performs Coliseum floor conversions for hockey, football, concerts, and other events. Installs and removes dashers, glass, and ice for ice related events. Also conducts minor ice rink maintenance and prep. Installs and removes arena football turf, goals, and dasher pads. Works with the set-up and use of professional sound and lighting equipment. Assists in making sure equipment is in safe and top working order. Assists in monitoring building security and cleanliness. General maintenance on equipment. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:     

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:           

Work hours will vary including split shifts, nights, weekends, and some overnight work and will require long hours at times. Stagehands are scheduled to work on an as needed basis. Most work is done indoors, but there are limited duties performed outdoors. Frequent heavy lifting of 50lbs or more is required. Frequent bending and walking and standing for long periods, is also required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: A working knowledge theatrical and concert production, lighting, stage management, electricity, and trades involved in staging of shows, meetings, banquets, and exhibitions is preferred, but not required. Will train to an extent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: 

Must be at least 18 years old with a Reliable means of transportation.

Experience:  Working knowledge of the following is preferred:

• Forklifts, scissor lifts, & aerial man lifts.
• Power hand tools
• Production technical sound and lighting equipment

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.