Under general guidance of the Production Manager, are responsible for move in, set up, operations, and tear down of sound and lighting systems for Total Productions

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Total Productions:

• Working with the Total Productions sound and lighting company for installation of equipment on the stage.
• Having a general knowledge of audio/video set up and strike.
• Loading and unloading of equipment vehicles and entertainer equipment trucks.
• Assembling screens and running and taping cables.
• Providing general cleanup of stage and performance area.
• Setting and striking the pipe and drape for the stage.
• Having a basic knowledge of lighting and being familiar with the names of the cables and fixtures and their uses.
• Hanging and positioning lights, building trusses, and running out cables.
• Having a basic knowledge of audio and hanging PA systems.
• Having a general understanding of video and assisting the video company in building screens and scaffolding and setting projectors.
• Setting up hard wood sets and assisting with any modifications as needed.
• Operating a spotlight or video camera during the performance.
• Operating a forklift for lifting and moving of equipment (must be certified to drive forklift).
• Working with Stage Manager at performance site.
• Submitting hours of work of tech team daily to admin for payroll.
• Reporting any concerns or problems with entertainment acts or performance area to the admin team
• Grounds Supervisor:
• Communicating and meeting with the Entertainment & Attractions Supervisor throughout the year in preparation for the upcoming events
• Submitting names to the production team of the eligible stagehands who can be hired to work the Fair for approval.
• Scheduling Total Productions stagehands as needed for assigned shifts.
• Overseeing Total Productions stagehands for move in and tear down of sound and lighting systems for Grounds and Grandstand Entertainment.
• Supervising the Total Productions stagehands during their shifts and assisting them with any concerns or issues at the stages.
• Verifying that stage decibel levels are within approved range.
• Assisting Total Productions stagehands with entertainment move in and set up if needed.
• Communicating with the Event Manager on any issues pertaining to any of the performance areas and throughout the grounds.
• Submitting Total Productions payroll hours to Event Manager on a daily basis and submitting a finalised payroll sheet for the end of pay period.