From the SML:
Subject: Re: 25 skills everyone should know
Every Stagehand, at least.
1...foot something
2...walk a tall object down
3...carry heavy objects with a partner
4...understand the terms "Table","180","Turtle" and "Four Corner" when handling scenery or boxes
5...coil cable
6...properly use a ratchet strap
7...yell "heads!"
8...hang a drop/border/leg
9...fold a drop/border/leg
10...lift properly
11...cut and label gel
12...use a battery operated drill/screwgun
13...do simple hand-stitching
14...put a connector on raw cable
15...replace a lamp
16...hang an instrument
17...be quiet
18...identify lumber
19...wash out a paintbrush
20...read a scale rule
21...read a groundplan/light plot
22...read a tape measure
23...know how to hold a tape measure for a truss or piece being flown out
24...understand how the fly rail works
25...tie (at least) a bowline, a clove hitch, a figure 8 and a square knot.