Event Rigger
2 months ago
Encore is seeking a skilled Event Rigger - Audio Visual (Part Time) to join our team. As a key player in our rigging services department, you will be responsible for performing rigging activities in a Hospitality or convention center environment while upholding safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:- Rigging: Gather and organize all rigging tools and equipment per event needs, confirm carpet protection, and provide ground rigging support to teams building points from lifts.
- Safety: Observe and maintain all safety concerns during an event, ensure power phasing of motor controllers, and verify all elements are securely fastened and checked for safety.
- Project Management: Secure and review advanced rigging plans, identify possible rigging obstacles, and recommend solutions to resolve issues.
- Maintenance: Provide ongoing visual inspection of all hardware in use, escalate any problems with hardware, and recommend solutions to resolve issues.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 500+ hours of onsite rigging experience
- Qualified-Basic Rigging certification
- Lift Certification
- Lift operation experience
- Ground Rigging experience
- High rigging with harness experience
- Previous experience supervising a rigging team preferred
- Deliver World Class Service: Hospitality, Ownership
- Do The Right Thing: Demonstrates Self-Awareness
- Drive Results: Ensures Accountability
- See The Big Picture: Decision Quality, Manages Complexity
- Value People: Collaborates
Work Environment: Hotel, Convention Center, Moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. Team members will use high-end audio-visual equipment and electrical components and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders. Team members may be asked to work in multiple hotel locations. Working times will include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Encore is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.