Part-Time Event Rigging Technician

Encore Global; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Global seeks a skilled on-site Rigging Technician to perform rigging activities in hotel and convention center environments, ensuring safety and quality per Encore standards. You will report to the Lead Rigger or Rigging Coordinator.

Responsibilities include organizing tools, establishing hang-points, operating lifts, and coordinating with other trades while maintaining rigorous safety certifications. This role requires strong physical work and adherence to safety guidelines.

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.
• Provide ground rigging support to teams building points from lifts by staging motors and equipment under rig points.
• Establish hang-point, connect hoist and attachments to permanent rigging points and run cables.
• Inspect all cabling tie-offs and ensure safety of scenic elements to hang-points.
• Support other trades and check work for safety.
• Remain on site until all motors have been raised to trim.

Skills

Rigging experience

Ground rigging

Lifting operations

Team supervision

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Qualified-Basic Rigging

Lift Certification

Job description

Encore Global seeks a skilled on-site Rigging Technician to perform rigging activities in hotel and convention center environments, ensuring safety and quality per Encore standards. You will report to the Lead Rigger or Rigging Coordinator.

Responsibilities include organizing tools, establishing hang-points, operating lifts, and coordinating with other trades while maintaining rigorous safety certifications. This role requires strong physical work and adherence to safety guidelines.