Job Abstract

Under general guidance of the Entertainment & Attractions Supervisor, the IATSE Grounds Entertainment Stagehands are responsible for move in, set up, operations, and tear down of sound and lighting systems for Grounds and Grandstand Entertainment.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities - Grounds:

• Working with Fairplex sound and lighting company for installation of equipment at various stages located throughout the Fair.
• Powering up the sound and lighting systems upon arrival at stage.
• Setting the stage and equipment needed for each act and working with entertainment act on their stage layout.
• Conducting a sound check with each act prior to their first performance.
• Monitoring and regulating the sound levels of the act throughout the performance.
• Keeping the stage clean and mopping stage when needed.
• Maintaining a visually appealing stage set up by hiding cords and sound equipment when applicable.
• Fixing and straightening audience seating area when needed.
• Assisting the entertainment act as needed.
• Maintaining a clean and organized Front of House position.
• Tearing down and locking up the sound equipment at the conclusion of the performance.
• Submitting evaluation form on each performance act.
• Working with Stage Manager at performance site when applicable.
• Powering down the sound and lighting systems before leaving the performance area at the end of the performance.
• Submitting hours to IATSE Grounds Supervisor for payroll.
• Reporting any concerns or problems with entertainment acts or performance area to the IATSE Grounds Supervisor.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities Grounds Supervisor:

• Communicating and meeting with the Entertainment & Attractions Supervisor throughout the year in preparation for the upcoming LA County Fair.
• Submitting names to the Entertainment & Attractions Supervisor of the eligible IATSE stagehands who can be hired to work the Fair.
• Scheduling IATSE stagehands as needed for assigned shifts.
• Overseeing IATSE stagehands for move in and tear down of sound and lighting systems for Grounds and Grandstand Entertainment.
• Supervising the IATSE 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 IATSE stagehands with entertainment move in and set up if needed.
• Communicating with the Entertainment & Attractions Supervisor on any issues pertaining to any of the performance areas and throughout the grounds.
• Submitting Grounds Entertainment payroll hours to Entertainment & Attractions Supervisor on a daily basis and submitting a finalized payroll sheet for both Grounds and Grandstand Entertainment at the end of pay period.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be a member of IATSE Local 614 or approved by the IATSE Local 614 Ground Supervisor.
• Applicant must be submitted by the IATSE Ground Supervisor to the Entertainment & Attractions Supervisor in order to be eligible to work at the L.A. County Fair.

Essential Elements of Job:

• Must be a member of IATSE Local 614
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Applicants must be in good physical condition and capable of performing the requirements involved.
• Must be able to lift approximately 50 lbs.
• Must be available to work during the L.A. County Fair.