House Head - Red Rocks/Coliseum

About the role

• Job Title: House Head
• Facility: Red Rocks/Coliseum
• Department: Stagehand
• Reports to: Theatrical Services Manager
• Supervises: None
• FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, eligible upon hire
• 401(k) investment plan, with a discretionary employer match of up to 3%
• Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plans
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance available
• Employee Assistance Program

Compensation

Compensation is defined by the collective bargaining agreement that governs this position. Current base compensation is at $22.96/hourly for the first 90 days. Upon satisfactory performance evaluation compensation increases to $32.84/hourly. Other rates may be applicable based on job duties assigned.

General Summary of Position

This is a skilled labor position for the oversight, set-up maintenance and operation of the facility and sound related equipment, responsible to maintain safe industry practices and to complete tasks directed by Venue & Production Management as well as show/event management.”

During events, this position acts as a liaison between the road and House crews and assists in providing venue information to show management, building management and crews to ensure successful events. This position is also required to operate high lifts, forklifts, and other equipment as requested. Additional responsibilities and tasks are assigned as directed by event request.

The Company recognizes the Local as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for all employees of the Company who are classified as Stagehands, whether they are employed fulltime or intermittently, but excluding all other employees including guards and supervisors as defined in the national Labor Relations Act, as amended.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Review event needs and determine equipment necessary to accommodate.
• Communicate with clients as required for both upcoming and current events.
• Supervise crews as needed during load in/out and shows.
• Learn and execute show cues as directed.
• Maintain a safe working environment by conforming to established safety policies and procedures.
• Document repairs completed and needed repairs for management review.
• Attend event and safety meetings as required.
• Assist with reviewing and verifying on-call time sheets and the accurate fulfillment of labor calls
• Track daily duties, review event related emails and phone correspondence
• Participate in ongoing training, safety, cross training of facilities, other departments and other trainings as determined.
• Assist in coordinating and supervising on-call stagehands
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Experience working from drawings, specifications and verbal requests to achieve desired service/product
• High school diploma or GED, required. Some college course work, preferred
• Three years or more of experience in supervisory role in related field, required

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with clients and staff and communicate in a clear and concise manner in stressful situations.
• General knowledge of production audio, rigging, electrical, lighting safety and procedures.
• Knowledge of RR truck loading & unloading, welding, painting, and carpentry skill is a plus.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and inter-personal skills among all levels of staff and clientele. Provide customer service in a professional considerate manner.
• Ability to speak, understand, and read standard English, required
• Work effectively with diverse groups of people among all levels within an organization.
• Perform leadership role and job tasks effectively, despite sudden deadlines and changing priorities.
• Exceptional problem solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent record of dependability, reliability, and integrity.

Computer Skills

• Intermediate computer skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Ability to create word documents and excel spreadsheets, required

Working Conditions

Position may require certifications by law and/or job assignment.

Position requires frequent walking, climbing stairs, standing on cement floors, turning, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling; heavy lifting, at times over 100lbs; is subject to adverse working conditions; dust, grime, noise, fumes, wet floors etc., including weather; may require use of an electric cart; may require tools and equipment operation that could cause personal harm or injury, if improperly handled; requires irregular and/or extended hours, including weekends, evening, and holidays, determined by event schedule and/or department need; requires radio usage – 2 way hand held.

Note

Employment is contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States.