SEATTLE CENTER
SEATTLE
CENTER
Is accepting applications for
Seattle Center needs intermittent Stage Technicians who are available to accept calls at Seattle Center for days, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Work opportunities are directly related to Seattle Center event schedules and staffing needs. This is on-call work with no guaranteed minimum number of hours . Intermittent Stage Technicians are dispatched by IATSE Local #15 in accordance with a collective bargaining agreement.
HOURLY RATE: Stage Technician-Int $23.94 plus premium in lieu of benefits
Grip-Int $20.94 plus premium in lieu of benefits
NOTE: Pre- and post-performance work is performed at the Grip title rate.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Assist in preparing theatrical type stages for the presentation of a variety of entertainment events and assist in the installation and operation of stage equipment. The following are examples of duties performed by intermittent Stage Technicians under the direction of a Lead Stage Technician or Crew Chief:
Set up portable staging;
Operate and maintain a variety of stage lighting equipment;
Maintain stage equipment such as lights and portable staging; and
Perform related work as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) years technical stage work experience and/or training to include knowledge of stage carpentry, stage lighting, equipment maintenance and theatrical terminology. Journey-level stage carpentry and/or stage electrical skills are considered adequate qualification. The work is strenuous and requires lifting, bending and carrying over 50 pounds as an essential element of the work. Applicants must be able to climb and work at heights from ladders or catwalks, bridges or rigging grids as much as 70 feet above the floor.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
HOW TO APPLY: Please go to http://www.seattle.gov/jobs to see job posting (#Seattle Center - 20) and submit online application (resume optional). Hard copy applications can be downloaded from the website or picked up in the Seattle Center HR Office, Center House, Room 104. Filing period is April 20 th – May 20th.
SELECTION PROCESS: Qualified candidates will be scheduled for work tests and interviews to take place on Tuesday, June 3 rd , 2008. Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment physical and background check through Washington State Patrol, or comparable agency in another state(s) if in Washington for less than three years. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all persons offered employment are required to provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States at time of hire.
The City of Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Individuals requiring accommodation or interpreter services must request in advance.
(206) 684-7221