Deck Manager

Salary : $26.09 Hourly

Location : Lauderhill, FL

Job Type : Part-Time

Job Number : 2025-0904

Department : Performing Arts and Events

Division : 913 : LPAC

Opening Date : 09 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 4 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

General Statement of Job

The purpose of the position is to oversee all backstage operations during rehearsals and performers, ensuring smooth and safe scene changes, prop movements and performer transitions, at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center ("LPAC"), under the general supervision of the General Manager or designee. Employees in this classification manage all deck and fly-rail related functions, on an on-call / temporary basis. Position is responsible for coordinating the safety of the backstage environment.

Essential Functions

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this position. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this description. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervises and executes all scene changes, set movements, and backstage cues in a fast paced environment.

Ensures all props, set pieces, and special effects are in place and functioning correctly.

Trains staff on proper handling of stage pieces; oversees stage crew handling scene changes.

Enforces safety procedures and ensure proper handling of scenic elements.

Provides leadership and quick problem-solving in high-pressure situations during live performances.

Assists performers with backstage transitions, quick changes, and prop handoffs.

Acts as a liaison between technical staff and performers to ensure smooth operations and transitions.

Monitors and enforces all safety protocols for backstage operations; conducts safety check on set pieces, rigging, and special effects before each performance; Keeps backstage areas organized and free of hazards.

Manages emergency situations, such as scenery malfunctions or performer injuries.

Attends technical rehearsals to become familiar with scene changes and show cues.

Ensures all set pieces and props are preset correctly before each performance; completes all pre-show line checks, weight line sets as directed, helps with set building and rigging, operates the fly-rail during shows, and handles all fly-rail set-up needs, etc.

Maintains, repairs, secures, and manages inventory of all in rail, deck equipment, backstage tools, rigging equipment, and safety gear; advises Production Manager of necessary repairs / replacements or equipment upgrades needed for the deck to ensure maximum efficiency and smooth operations.

Provides professional, customer-focused, welcoming service.

Maintains a physical presence at the work location; maintains punctuality and work a flexible schedule including night, weekend, holidays and events.

Assists with load-in, setup, strike, and load-out of shows using the stage.

Assists with special event set-up and break down in the lobby, as directed.

Performs related work as required.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution; AND
• Six (6) months of experiencing working on deck and operating fly rail for a theatre; AND
• A valid State of Florida Driver's License.

If no applicants meet the minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education, training, experience, and preferred qualifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualification

Supplemental Questions

Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090.

Please be advised : Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma / GED or College Degree / transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.

The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Veteran's Preference

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position.

Applicant Screening

Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.

Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.

Additional Requirements / Environmental Factors

Driving Requirements : The ability to drive and operate a personal or City vehicle intermittently throughout the work day or work week.

Physical Requirements : The ability to exert heavy physical effort in very heavy work, which may involve some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and / or lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling of objects and materials in excess of 50 pounds.

Motor Coordination : The ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and feet to utilize and operate office tools, equipment, and machinery; and to handle, sort, and organize documentation.

Sensory Requirements : The ability to perceive and differentiate audio and / or visual cues or signals; and to perceive and differentiate depths, and / or textures.

Form / Spatial Aptitude : The ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape; and to visually read various information.

Color Discrimination : The ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.

Communication : The ability to effectively communicate with City employees, stakeholders, and the general public verbally and / or in writing as needed to exchange information, coordinate work activities, and resolve matters.

Functional Reasoning : The ability to apply principles of rational systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning : The ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, measurable, verifiable, or subjective criteria.

Data Conception : The ability to coordinate, manage, strategize, and or correlate data and / or information; and to exercise discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in identifying solutions or alternatives.

Mathematical Aptitude : The ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate numbers, decimals, and percentages.

Environmental Factors : Essential functions are performed with varied exposure to adverse environmental conditions (i.e. cold, heat, rain, sunlight, humidity, noise, dirt, odor, and / or fumes).

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Please select the highest level of education you have obtained :

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In the space provided below, please write in which field your degree is in. If you do not have a degree, please write "N / A".

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Please select the number of months / years of experience you have in working on deck and operating fly rail for a theatre :

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In the space provided below, please describe in detail your experience in working on deck and operating fly rail for a theatre, where you have obtained the experience, and in what capacity. Please note, "see application" or "see resume" is not a valid response and will not be considered.

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Do you have - or are you eligible for immediate issuance of - a valid State of Florida driver's license?

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Are you requesting Veterans' Preference? If you are requesting Veterans' Preference points, please upload a copy of your supporting documentation to the "Attachments" section by selecting '"Add supplemental attachment." Veterans' Preference points will be awarded only if all minimum requirements as listed on the Job Posting are met and supporting documentation is submitted at the time of application.

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On the job posting that you are applying for, the hourly rate is listed as $25.31. Would you consider this figure pending an in-person interview and successful completion of our pre-employment requirements?

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The schedule for this position is anywhere up to 29.5 hours per week and on an on-call basis. Do you have any scheduling conflicts that would prevent you from working the required schedule for this position?

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If YES, please specify any exceptions regarding your availability to work the required schedule for this position. If you are able to work the required schedule without any exceptions, please type "N / A."

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The following is YES or NO question, meaning that it does not require you to specify "with" or "without." Are you able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation?

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What was it about the Deck Manager position in the Performing Arts Division at the City of Lauderhill that attracted you to apply?

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Based on your review of the job description, what is your understanding of the essential functions of the Deck Manager position?

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