Event Rigging Technician — On‑Site & Safety‑Driven

Encore; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore is seeking a skilled Rigging Technician to support hotel/convention center events in Orlando, ensuring safety and quality per SOPs. You will organize rigging tools, set up hang-points, and coordinate with the Rigging Coordinator to execute complex shows.

The role requires on-site work, safety certifications, and the ability to manage lifting operations while maintaining alignment with local conditions and client requirements.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Gather and organize all rigging tools and equipment per event needs.
• Confirm carpet protected as required by local conditions.
• 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 spanset attachments to truss, run cables and ensure safety of scenic elements.
• Check that all truss bolts are tight and flown equipment is safely tied.
• Support other trades needing help raising gear and check work for safety.
• Remain on site until all motors are raised to trim.

Skills

Rigging experience

Ground rigging

Harness rigging

Lifting operations

Team supervision (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Qualified-Basic Rigging certification

Lift Certification

Job description

Encore is seeking a skilled Rigging Technician to support hotel/convention center events in Orlando, ensuring safety and quality per SOPs. You will organize rigging tools, set up hang-points, and coordinate with the Rigging Coordinator to execute complex shows.

The role requires on-site work, safety certifications, and the ability to manage lifting operations while maintaining alignment with local conditions and client requirements.