Extra Help Stagehand 50 vacancies

Extra Help Stagehand - 50 vacancies

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About UIS: Located in the state capital the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at .

Application deadline: Open Until Filled

Hourly Rate:$20.07 per hour

Summary:
Under direct supervision from the supervisor - responsible for the coordination of necessary work to perform all necessary work required for the preparation operation and removal of various event equipment; for the operation of stage lighting equipment; for the operation and maintenance of the counter-balanced fly system and associated pin-rail and pick-line rigging; for the operation and maintenance of sound and lighting systems; for the set-up and moving of temporary show equipment brought to the operating unit; for the installation and removal of theatrical scenery and house curtains within the venues; and for the maintenance laundry and repair of costumes towels and other fabric items including acting as dresser for actors. The work of the rigger specifically does NOT include operation of the counter-balanced fly system sand-bag/hemp pin-rail system or simple pick-lines raising items such as cable bundles off of the floor to allow for safe passage underneath by crew and position will perform all the below duties and responsibilities while maintaining a safe work environment at all times and performing work in a safe manner at all-time including wearing/utilizing all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by employer.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications:
Basic entry-level knowledge of a back-stage theatrical working environment including terminology & standard operating procedures usually acquired through formal education in the performing arts field or previous volunteer/work experience as a
stage crew member in a high school college community theatre music club regional theatre or professional performance venue.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Normal ability to hear see speak smell in a backstage environment which at times can be darkened crowed and noisy with multiple hazards
Ability to move quickly unaided
Ability to climb stairs ladders and work at heights.
Ability to lift and move heavy objects
Ability to follow detailed or general directions on how to perform tasks.
Ability to work varying and unusual work schedules
Ability to follow and comply with employers safety rules and regulations

Physical Demands:

Employment Policies and other information:

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellenceequity and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race color religion sex national origin ancestry age order of protection status geneticinformation marital status disability sexual orientation including gender identity unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action laws orders and regulations. Visit University of Illinois Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment

As a qualifying federal contractor the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position however all employment decisions will be made by a person.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security and instead is covered by the State Universities Retirement System