Event Associate Rigger, Audio Visual-Arizona Biltmore

Encore Global; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Global is seeking an Associate Rigger to perform rigging activities in a hotel/convention center environment, upholding safety and quality standards per Encore and SOPs. You will report to the Rigging Manager and support event builds with ground rigging, staging motors, and coordinating visibility of lift movements.

The role requires 0-1 years rigging exposure, a high school diploma, and certification such as Rigging 300 and Lift Certification; ability to work at heights over 15ft, with a

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of exposure to rigging and technical production.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Rigging 300 (1-day in person class).
• Lift Certification.
• Ability to work comfortably at heights exceeding 15ft.

Responsibilities

• Gather and organize rigging tools and equipment per event needs.
• Provide ground rigging support for lifts by staging motors and equipment.
• Establish hang-points and connect attachments to rigging points.
• Perform final safety checks and ensure all cabling is safe.

Skills

Rigging basics

Safety minded

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Rigging 300 (1-day class)

Lift Certification

Job description

Position Overview

The Associate Rigger is responsible for performing rigging activities in a Hospitality or convention center environment while upholding safety and quality standards per all trade, Encore/property guidelines and SOP’s. This position reports to the Rigging Manager.

Key Job Responsibilities

Rigging

• Gather and organize all rigging tools and equipment per event needs.
• Provide ground rigging support to teams building points from lifts by staging motors and equipment under rig points, handing up motor chain, tools and equipment and spotting lift movements.
• Establish hang-point, connect hoist and attachments to permanent rigging points, connect GAC Flex spanset attachments to truss, connect/run and dress motor cables, run cable picks, ensure safety of scenic elements to hang-points and proper use of all truss protection equipment, inspect all cabling tie-offs.
• Final safety checks.

Safety

• Verify all elements are securely fastened and checked for safety.
• Follow all manufacturer’s recommendations and local conditions when using personnel lifts.
• Learn and implement Encore Rigging and Safety SOP’s.
• Provide ongoing visual inspection of all hardware in use including truss, motors, lighting, sound, projection, and personnel lifts.
• Escalate any problems with hardware to supervisor.

Job Qualifications

• 0-1 years of exposure to rigging and technical production
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of Rigging 300 (1-day in person class)
• Lift Certification
• Ability to work comfortably at heights exceeding 15ft.

Competencies

Deliver World Class Service

• Hospitality
• Ownership

Do The Right Thing

• Instills Trust
• Safety Conscious

Drive Results

• Action Oriented

See The Big Picture

• Tech Savvy

Value People

• Communicates Effectively

For more information on our Competency Group, refer to the Competency Based Talent Management page on Encore Connect by searching for the title or copy & pasting this URL Link (https://psav.sharepoint.com/sites/HR/SitePages/Competency-Supported-Talent-Management.aspx).

Physical Requirements

Team members must be able to meet the physical demands outlined below to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting: 1-2 hours per day

Standing: 2-3 hours per day

Walking: 3-4 hours per day

Stooping: 0-1 hours per day

Crawling: 0-1 hours per day

Kneeling: 0-1 hours per day

Bending: 1-2 hours per day

Reaching (above your head): 1-2 hours per day

Climbing: 2-3 hours per day

Grasping: 1-2 hours per day

Lifting Requirements

• Lifting 0 - 15 lbs*: Frequently
• Lifting 16 – 50 lbs*: Frequently
• Lifting 51 - 100 lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting Over 100 lbs: Occasionally

Carrying Requirements

• Carrying 0 - 15 lbs*: Frequently
• Carrying 16 – 50 lbs*: Frequently
• Carrying 51 - 100 lbs: Occasionally
• Carrying Over 100 lbs: Occasionally

Auditory/Visual Requirements

• Close Vision: Continuously
• Distance Vision: Continuously
• Color Vision: Continuously
• Peripheral Vision: Occasionally
• Depth Perception: Continuously
• Hearing: Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling Requirements

• Pushing/Pulling 0 - 15 lbs*: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 16 – 50 lbs*: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 51 - 100 lbs*: Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling Over 100 lbs: Occasionally

Note: The physical requirements marked with an asterisk () indicate activities performed without assistance.*

Team members must be able to meet the physical demands above in order to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Hotel

Work is performed in a hotel/convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. 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. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based on an individual hotel or a representation of hotels in that city or area.

The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Hourly Pay Range: $20.82 - $24.00

The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.

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