New UCLA Stagehand positions

[Damien]

UCLA Performing Arts / Theater Management Services is currently
offering two new part-time / full-time stagehand positions, with
benefits. Offer Closes: 09-20-03. All are welcome to apply.

Transcription of the linked text:
http://www.uclalive.org/production/#Jobs

Scene Technician
Closing Date: 09-20-03

Hourly Rate $ 13.74 - $ 16.32 plus benefits *
*This position is represented by a collective bargaining unit.
(Working temporary assignments of greater responsibility will be
compensated for at higher rates than stated here).

Working hours include nights, weekends and occasional overtime

Two positions available

== Description ==
Under the general direction of the UCLA Live's Production-Coordinator
and specific direction of the dept's event-managers and technical
director, provide technical support for our season of world-class
performances as well as other events scheduled in the venues we
service. Duties include basic stage carpentry / lighting / rigging /
sound for load-ins, light-hangs, strikes, stage-reconfigurations, as
well as the performances themselves. Operate theatre equipment in
performance situations - equipment includes, but is not limited to;
fly systems, hemp, counterweights, cable winch and chair hoist.
Assist in maintaining stage and other production areas in a clean,
safe, secure, and organized manner. Actual hours assigned, and
compensated for, may exceed the 50% minimum set for the position.

== Qualifications ==
Significant theatrical, dance or music production experience involving
moving, arranging and storing common theatrical scenic elements such
as staging, dance floors, drapery and set pieces. The ability to
perform job-related tasks at considerable heights. The ability to
perform duties independently of immediate supervision once assigned.
The ability to safely operate common hand and power tools. Working
knowledge of trade related tools and job related materials. The
ability to stand, climb, bend, stoop as well as lift, push and pull at
least 50 pounds of sandbags, cables and other such bulky items. Skill
in understanding English instructions, both spoken and written, as
well as skill in speaking English for communicating ideas and
information. Skill in interacting effectively with artists, patrons,
students and fellow staff. Working knowledge of safety precautions
necessary when working at considerable heights, including the use of
ladders, stages, scaffolds and safety belts. All crew must ensure
safety of production crews, artists, and patrons through compliance
with all safety regulations, policies and procedures. Favorable
consideration will be given to deeper skills and experience in
crew-supervision, light-design, sound-mixing and stage-rigging or
event-management.

Apply to DEPARTMENT: UCLA Live, Attn: Production-Coordinator, UCLA
B100 Royce Hall # 951529, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1529.

[FurlessWookie]

Why not just call the Union for this? Sounds like that would be much easier,
and you could use several people in rotation, rather than rely on just two.

Just a thought

FW



"Damien" <google@damien.dnsalias.org> wrote in message
news:f2957be2.0308211203.667435bd@posting.google.c om...
> UCLA Performing Arts / Theater Management Services is currently
> offering two new part-time / full-time stagehand positions, with
> benefits. Offer Closes: 09-20-03. All are welcome to apply.
>
> Transcription of the linked text:
> http://www.uclalive.org/production/#Jobs
>
> Scene Technician
> Closing Date: 09-20-03
>
> Hourly Rate $ 13.74 - $ 16.32 plus benefits *
> *This position is represented by a collective bargaining unit.
> (Working temporary assignments of greater responsibility will be
> compensated for at higher rates than stated here).
>
> Working hours include nights, weekends and occasional overtime
>
> Two positions available
>
> == Description ==
> Under the general direction of the UCLA Live's Production-Coordinator
> and specific direction of the dept's event-managers and technical
> director, provide technical support for our season of world-class
> performances as well as other events scheduled in the venues we
> service. Duties include basic stage carpentry / lighting / rigging /
> sound for load-ins, light-hangs, strikes, stage-reconfigurations, as
> well as the performances themselves. Operate theatre equipment in
> performance situations - equipment includes, but is not limited to;
> fly systems, hemp, counterweights, cable winch and chair hoist.
> Assist in maintaining stage and other production areas in a clean,
> safe, secure, and organized manner. Actual hours assigned, and
> compensated for, may exceed the 50% minimum set for the position.
>
> == Qualifications ==
> Significant theatrical, dance or music production experience involving
> moving, arranging and storing common theatrical scenic elements such
> as staging, dance floors, drapery and set pieces. The ability to
> perform job-related tasks at considerable heights. The ability to
> perform duties independently of immediate supervision once assigned.
> The ability to safely operate common hand and power tools. Working
> knowledge of trade related tools and job related materials. The
> ability to stand, climb, bend, stoop as well as lift, push and pull at
> least 50 pounds of sandbags, cables and other such bulky items. Skill
> in understanding English instructions, both spoken and written, as
> well as skill in speaking English for communicating ideas and
> information. Skill in interacting effectively with artists, patrons,
> students and fellow staff. Working knowledge of safety precautions
> necessary when working at considerable heights, including the use of
> ladders, stages, scaffolds and safety belts. All crew must ensure
> safety of production crews, artists, and patrons through compliance
> with all safety regulations, policies and procedures. Favorable
> consideration will be given to deeper skills and experience in
> crew-supervision, light-design, sound-mixing and stage-rigging or
> event-management.
>
> Apply to DEPARTMENT: UCLA Live, Attn: Production-Coordinator, UCLA
> B100 Royce Hall # 951529, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1529.

[ScotFraser]

<< Why not just call the Union for this? Sounds like that would be much easier,
and you could use several people in rotation, rather than rely on just two.
>>

Cause they ain't paying IA scale.
Scott Fraser

[Charles R. Kaiser]

FurlessWookie wrote:

> Why not just call the Union for this? Sounds like that would be much easier,
> and you could use several people in rotation, rather than rely on just two.

It could be because of this:

>>Hourly Rate $ 13.74 - $ 16.32 plus benefits *

Also because of this:

>>*This position is represented by a collective bargaining unit.


--
Charles R. Kaiser HOKC - http://www.godtar.com
"There's two dates in time that they'll carve on your stone
And everyone knows what they mean. What's more important
Is the time that is known in that little dash in between"

[Stuart Wheaton]

FurlessWookie wrote:
> Why not just call the Union for this? Sounds like that would be much easier,
> and you could use several people in rotation, rather than rely on just two.
>

Maybe they want two people who are there every day, who know the
facility and the people in it, and not just the next two guys on the
list today...especially over a run of any length.

[FurlessWookie]

With my local, the way we are set up with all the large houses is we are
part time staff of the theater, and the theater pays us the direct rate, and
contributes to our health -n- welfare fund. and annuity fund, which is based
off of our gross wages. Since we are employees of the house, the house
reserves the right to request and reject employees that the union sends,
especially in key positions.

As far as the CBA goes, without knowing the details, its a mystery.

Like I said, its just a suggestion.

FW

"Stuart Wheaton" <sdwheaton@fuse.net> wrote in message
news:3F457E59.8090902@fuse.net...
> FurlessWookie wrote:
> > Why not just call the Union for this? Sounds like that would be much
easier,
> > and you could use several people in rotation, rather than rely on just
two.
> >
>
> Maybe they want two people who are there every day, who know the
> facility and the people in it, and not just the next two guys on the
> list today...especially over a run of any length.
>

[Benjamin Maas]

"FurlessWookie" <FurlessNOSPAMWookie@hotmail.com> wrote in message ...
> Why not just call the Union for this? Sounds like that would be much
easier,
> and you could use several people in rotation, rather than rely on just
two.
>
> Just a thought
>
> FW

UCLA ain't union... It is a pretty good job for what it is. The crew there
consists of a lot of pretty cool folks that do their job well. They
actually need a large number of people working there for some of the shows.
This ad is for 2 people that work more than most.

--Ben

--
Benjamin Maas
Fifth Circle Audio
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.fifthcircle.com

[Robin Banks]

On Thu, 21 Aug 2003 22:37:32 -0400, "FurlessWookie" <FurlessNOSPAMWookie@hotmail.com> wrote:

> With my local, the way we are set up with all the large houses is we are
> part time staff of the theater, and the theater pays us the direct rate, and
> contributes to our health -n- welfare fund. and annuity fund, which is based
> off of our gross wages. Since we are employees of the house, the house
> reserves the right to request and reject employees that the union sends,
> especially in key positions.

Agreed! You create a house position (with IA members filling them), then the charge man can call in more hands when there's a need.
If this isn't under IATSE jurisdiction, perhaps someone needs to go there and see to it.

Say Wookie... you didn't use to work for RA Roth, did you?

[Robin Banks]

On Fri, 22 Aug 2003 05:17:02 GMT, "Benjamin Maas" <benmaas@fifthcircle.com> wrote:

> UCLA ain't union...

Should be. I'm sure the teachers are, so why not the stage employees?

[Charles R. Kaiser]

Robin Banks wrote:

> On Fri, 22 Aug 2003 05:17:02 GMT, "Benjamin Maas" <benmaas@fifthcircle.com> wrote:
>
>
>>UCLA ain't union...
>
>
> Should be. I'm sure the teachers are, so why not the stage employees?

You might want to read the original post (Message ID:
<f2957be2.0308211203.667435bd@posting.google.com> carefully where it is
stated:

> *This position is represented by a collective bargaining unit.

The "collective bargaining unit" means union. Not necessarily IATSE,
but there is a union involved. If there is already a collective
bargaining unit in place for the house at UCLA it would be up to the
current employees to change the union that represents them.

--
Charles R. Kaiser HOKC - http://www.godtar.com
"There's two dates in time that they'll carve on your stone
And everyone knows what they mean. What's more important
Is the time that is known in that little dash in between"

[Benjamin Maas]

"Charles R. Kaiser" <ckaiser@aci.on.ca> wrote in message
>
> The "collective bargaining unit" means union. Not necessarily IATSE,
> but there is a union involved. If there is already a collective
> bargaining unit in place for the house at UCLA it would be up to the
> current employees to change the union that represents them.
>

I should have been more specific... Yes, by union, I meant IATSE. The
"union" that covers the stagehands at UCLA is the same one that also covers
the medical students (if I remember correctly)...

They follow a pretty typical union schedule as far as hours go... 15 min
every 2 hours, 1 hour meal within 5.5 hours or there is a meal penalty.
Dues come out of the paycheck (pretty minimal). Overtime is a 40 hour week,
not on a daily basis (state employee)...

As I said in a previous post, UCLA is a pretty cool place to work... Great
crew and awesome shows.

--Ben

--
Benjamin Maas
Fifth Circle Audio
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.fifthcircle.com

[ScotFraser]

<< > UCLA ain't union... >

<Should be. I'm sure the teachers are, so why not the stage employees?
>>

CWA (Communications Workers of America) cover collective bargaining for part
time employees of University of California. It is a union position, it's not
IATSE.

Scott Fraser

[FurlessWookie]

Nope. Never worked for Roth. Just proud to be IA, that's all.

FW

"Robin Banks" <rbn_banks@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:q7pkkvgju6bg5l0ik2eqth4lfcim0igc37@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 21 Aug 2003 22:37:32 -0400, "FurlessWookie"
<FurlessNOSPAMWookie@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > With my local, the way we are set up with all the large houses is we are
> > part time staff of the theater, and the theater pays us the direct rate,
and
> > contributes to our health -n- welfare fund. and annuity fund, which is
based
> > off of our gross wages. Since we are employees of the house, the house
> > reserves the right to request and reject employees that the union sends,
> > especially in key positions.
>
> Agreed! You create a house position (with IA members filling them), then
the charge man can call in more hands when there's a need.
> If this isn't under IATSE jurisdiction, perhaps someone needs to go there
and see to it.
>
> Say Wookie... you didn't use to work for RA Roth, did you?