Pay Range: $18.32 - $22.9/hr. Job Posting Closing on: Thursday, January 16, 2025 * $2,000 Sign-On Incentive* Workdays & Hours: * Full time, 40 hours. Flexibility is required, 24-hour shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays and have scheduled days off on days other than Saturday and Sunday. * Shift Differential will be paid for all hours worked within the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more. The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. A Stagehand position is available with The City of Fort Worth, Public Events Department / Will Rogers Memorial Center. This position performs various duties for planned events including stage and technical equipment and related sound, lighting and/or video systems preparation. This position qualifies for the following incentives which is separate from the base pay: * $2,000 Sign-On Incentive: 50% paid after the completion of first pay period, 50% paid after the completion of 6 months of employment. * Minimum Qualifications: * Possession of or ability to obtain a High school diploma/GED within one year of employment * Must pass Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Background Check Preferred Qualifications: * 2 years' experience in stage, lighting, and sound equipment operations The Stagehand responsibilities include: * Conducts various technical tasks related to the operation and maintenance of video, projection and sound systems equipment. * Assembles stage facilities, sound, lighting, and/or video systems. Arranges props and stage equipment for public events. * Inspects, operates and performs maintenance on sound, lighting and supportive electrical equipment. * Consults with lessees, promoters, and event coordinator on stage facilities, equipment, sound, lighting, and/or video system necessary for planned events. * Participates in minor repairs of the facility including painting and carpentry. Cleans area after completion of event and disassembly of equipment. * Assists in conducting annual inventory of equipment and recommends needed supplies and equipment. * Consults with clients to determine audiovisual and theatrical needs. Works with employees to improve public event coordination. * Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations. Conditions of Employment The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor. The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions. Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.