Live Sound Technicians, Stage Lighting Technicians, Stagehands

Reno NV

Description

Help Wanted Live Audio Technicians, Stage Lighting Technicians and Stagehands Hi, I’m Craig and I own a production company called “Tech Works” and I am looking for Live Event Technicians for events. You must be a live tech, not a dead one. I’m seeking people to do live events. (Not dead events) Tech Works is ranked as the best company in the industry by the owner’s mother for 3 of the last 5 years! Other Prestigious awards include “Best Dad Ever” received by the owner last Father’s Day from his beautiful and extremely smart daughter and “Second Best Costume” awarded to the owner at a Halloween Party in 1986 when he showed up after a gig and people thought he was dressed as a “Disgruntled Soundguy”. Tech Works is a full service provider of Audio, Lighting, Staging, Backline (instrument rentals like drums and guitars amplifiers), and A/V for meetings, conventions, concerts and events. For over 40 years we have been providing our clients with the highest level of service and peace of mind while handling their production needs. Tech Works specializes in providing top notch services for shows, concerts, festivals and events. Our Inventory includes fantastic, well maintained pro level gear not found in music stores. Audio loudspeakers from Danley Sound Labs and Renkus-Heinz. Audio consoles from Yamaha and Soundcraft. Stage Lighting gear from ETC, Electrol Engineering (now Lex), High End Systems, Martin, Altman and Chamsys. We also have roofed stages, stage risers, and A/V gear including switchers, screens and projectors. Our backline inventory contains acoustic and electric guitars, drums, keyboards and guitar and bass amps. Shows Tech Works has done in the past include concerts at the White House and Inaugural Balls for Presidents, sound/lighting for Tuesday Night Fights on USA TV, sound/lighting for a motorcycle reveal for an Orange County Choppers TV episode in Vegas, staging for Nevada Governor Sisolak’s inauguration and hundreds of concerts with some of the biggest acts in the biz! (Visit our website at TechWorksReno.com and look under the CLIENTS tab to see who) Shows Tech Works has not done include Polka Fest 1999, The Beatles and every bagpipe concert there has ever been. Visit our website to learn a little more about us. TechWorksReno DOT com I’m seeking general stagehands as well as audio technicians and lighting technicians who will also assist in other departments like Backline, A/V, Sound, Lighting and Staging. You will be paid well and there may be donuts in your future! (Mmmn doughnuts) Duties may include: Loading and unloading trucks Load and unload trucks while singing disco favorites, heavy metal or Snoop songs Pushing road cases Pulling road cases Watching others push road cases Helping others push heavy road cases Staring at road cases trying to remember where to push them Pointing an SM57 at a guitar cabinet and then not turning up the channel because the guitar player is too loud for the room Hanging and focusing a Leko on a performer or presenter Standing around the sound and lighting consoles looking cool Using a Sharpie Marker Eating bad catering Eating good donuts (Mmmm donuts) Set and strike production gear at events Gaff taping stuff Yelling at people who come near our cables with “Duct” tape Plugging an XLR cable into channel 7 in an audio snake Standing around and waiting for clients to make up their minds at events Moving gear into another position after clients change their mind at events Smiling politely at catering personnel who just ran over your cable with a cart Saying “Test, Check, Sibilance, Sibilance” before Aerosmith performs. (Bonus points if you know where that is from) Operate audio, lighting and A/V equipment Wearing a fake smile as you operate audio, lighting and A/V equipment at a boring corporate event Operate on my cousin Bob's hernia (dull knife provided) Operating a flashlight so you can see in the dark backstage Coiling up cables with the proper "over/under" method Uncoiling cables from the "scrunch them up and just toss it in the trunk" method Hanging out backstage with major performers like that guy, who was in the band with that other guy, you know who I'm talking about Hanging out with our friendly dogs at the shop Cleaning the dog fur off your clothing after hanging out with the pups Wearing Black Clothing with a cool multi tool on your belt Impressing your significant other with how bad you smell after a long day Performing all other job related duties to help our clients have a great event Requirements: Ability to work indoors, outdoors and tweendoors (half inside/half outside) Ability to stand for long periods of time while waiting for the catering truck to clear the dock Ability to bend, stoop and kneel while setting up and striking equipment and cables Ability to wad gaff tape into a large ball at the end of the gig Ability to lift 50 pounds and push wheeled cases up to 200 pounds Ability to jump out of the way of a 200 pound wheeled case rolling toward you Ability to climb and work from ladders Ability to not fall off ladders Ability to work at heights on personnel lifts Ability to attach lanyard on fall protection gear and not fall from lift Working knowledge of hand and power tools Working knowledge of donuts (Mmmm Donuts) Valid Drivers license and reliable transportation Ability to work under pressure and deadlines Ability to eat a quick meal while sitting on a road case backstage Ability to effectively communicate in English in both written and oral forms Ability to listen to Craig talk about how we did things in the “Old Days” Ability to smile and act interested as you listen to Craig tell the same boring stories about how things were done in the “Old Days” Ability to count past 10 without taking off your shoes to use your toes Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays Ability to look like you enjoy working weekends and holidays Ability to make up to your family and friends for working nights, weekends and holidays Do NOT apply if you: Don't like having fun at work Use duct tape instead of gaff (don’t ever talk to me if you do this) Have said “Hold my beer and watch this” right before an accident Think OSHA is a city in Wisconsin Don't like being part of a great team Think wearing a lime green leisure suit is correct stagehand attire Say “Breaker, Breaker One Nine” over the intercom system Think truss bolts are "optional" equipment Think showers are optional Like to show up late for things like work Don't like donuts (Mmmm Donuts) (just leave now if you don’t like donuts, seriously) Are allergic to Mini Maglights Don’t want to help our clients have great events Know it all I’m just joking about some of the duties but am very serious about quality and customer service!! Every job we do is professional and every interaction we have with our customers supports their goal of creating an event to remember. Minimum age 18, Maximum age is 145 Minimum height 18", Maximum height 18' Tech Works is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply. Bagpipe players are discouraged to apply. Seriously, if you play the bagpipes just stay away! If you went to college and have decided to throw it all away and be a stage tech working for peanuts, let’s talk! If you are interested, (and I know you are because you are still reading this) please respond with an email of 2,000 words or less why you want to work here and how much better our company would be if we hired you. Include a list of your skill set (example: can leap tall buildings in a single bound), your experience, your resume, and a contact phone number so I can call you. Please, no phone calls, email a resume including your phone number. I will read all resumes while eating a donut (Mmmm Donuts) If I think you can be a good fit and have what it takes to devour a donut (Mmmm Donuts), I will call you. Today’s Lucky Lottery Numbers: 1, 7, 29, 33 1/3 Thanks, Craig