ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

Nonexempt

Job Title : STAGEHAND (8226)

Completion Date : 01/21/2004

Policy Group : Nonexempt-Clerical/Maintenance/Technician

PRIMARY IMPACT:

Provides standard administrative, technical, or production services or information that support others, and/or organizes data and information that is used and analyzed by others.

DUTIES:*

1. Operate the flyrail system for raising and lowering scenery, curtains, lights, and equipment.

2. Set up and place the microphones, microphone cables, and stands for events.

3. Set up and place the video and computer equipment for events.

4. Assist in the clean up and preparation of the stage, auditorium, and lobbies as needed before and after each event.

5. Assist light and sound technicians in the set-up of events.

6. Monitor the stage during events to assure safety compliance with regulations and policy.

7. Provide assistance with crowd control for events as needed.

8. Complete other tasks as assigned.

* Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples necessarily include all of the duties performed.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Knowledge of correct operation and loading of the stage counter-weight flyrail system; basic components and procedures in setting up microphones, video equipment, computer equipment, and scenic equipment; correct procedures for operating curtains; stage preparation procedures; evacuation procedures during emergencies.

Ability to work at heights exceeding 50 ft.; lift weight up to 40 lbs.; climb/work while on ladders; read/understand written/verbal instructions; follow instructions and work within the guidelines implemented by supervisors; adapt to the changing needs of clients and their productions.

JOB EMPOWERMENT

(+) The employee follows existing procedures to which he/she can make some changes to solve problems. Progress or results of work is periodically checked and prior approval is required before changing standard work procedures.

LEADERSHIP OF PEOPLE

Accountable for helping others or providing regular guidance on an as-needed basis.

VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Giving or receiving basic information upon request.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS

(+) Simple checking or marking of documents.

PROBLEM ANALYSIS

The employee typically has to deal with problems or situations similar to ones previously encountered and make choices from a limited set of alternatives. However, after awhile, the answers tend to follow a pattern.

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED EDUCATION

Minimum: A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).

Preferred: A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum: One to three months.

Preferred: Three to six months.

Specifically, the position requires a month of related experience.

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Note: "(+)" indicates that an "intermediate" definition was selected for this factor. The statement applies to the lower level.

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