Rigger Freelance (On Call)

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Convention Center, operated by Orange County Government, is hiring an on-call rigger in Orlando, FL. The role involves rigging support, shop duties, and on-the-job training to maintain safety and Center of Hospitality standards.

The position requires flexibility for show-related hours, including nights, weekends and holidays; compensation starts at $20.00/hour with progression through higher rigger levels after training and certification.

Qualifications

• On-call riggers with on-the-job training and ability to meet hospitality center standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs shop duties, assists with rigging duties, and participates in training.
• Adheres to Center of Hospitality standards and works irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Rigging basics

Night/weekend availability

Job description

Overview

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At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. Orange County Convention Center is The Center of Hospitality.

Celebrating more than 30 years of success, the Orange County Convention Center is the second largest convention facility in the United States, owned and operated by Orange County Government. The center attracts more than 200 events to the Central Florida area each year. As a result, roughly 1.4 million attendees contribute approximately $2.1 billion to the area's annual economy. Orange County Convention Center is The Center of Hospitality. Located in the heart of the tourism district area, it serves as the perfect event destination.

Representative Duties

Performs shop duties, assists with rigging duties and receives on-the-job training. Meets the Center of Hospitality (CoH) standards. Must be able to work irregular hours according to show activity including nights, weekends and holidays.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 10/15/2026

Close Date: 01/12/2027

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Compensation is based on experience/certification. Note: All Incoming (or returning) On-Call riggers will (re)start at $20.00/hour. Shortly after hire, there is a training and certification process. Compensation may be adjusted after training/ certification based on performance/ experience at the discretion of management as follows:

• Rigger 4: $38.00 hr/ly
• Rigger 3: $33.00 hr/ly
• Rigger 2: $28.00 hr/ly
• Rigger 1: $25.00 hr/ly
• Apprentice: $20.00 hr/ly

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to [phone] (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

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Address

Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819

Notes

Open Date: 10/15/2026

Close Date: 01/12/2027

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.