Rigging Coordinator

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 83,268,000 - 108,363,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 18 days

10 holidays

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Orange County Government in Orlando, FL is seeking a Rigging Supervisor to lead and manage installation and removal of client rigging at the Convention Center. You will plan, calculate loads, inspect hardware, and supervise a team to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires a high school diploma plus five years in shows production and rigging in a lead capacity, with ability to read blueprints and rigging plots. Valid Florida driver’s license may be required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with at least five years in shows production and rigging in a lead role.
• Ability to read rigging plots and blueprints.
• Ability to calculate rigging points for proper placement and safe weight distribution.

Responsibilities

• Directs, oversees, schedules and trains staff on installation and removal of rigging for client projects at the Orange County Convention Center.
• Meets with clients for pre-show planning to determine rigging needs and prepares billing reports.
• Calculates rigging for proper weight distribution and inspects rigging hardware and systems.
• Schedules and trains employees on safe rigging techniques and provides hands-on direction.

Skills

Rigging calculations

Blueprint reading

Team leadership

Planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Rigging equipment

Job description

Overview

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. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Job Description

General Functions:

Performs highly skilled manual and technical work, which involves performing a wide variety of rigging tasks in a manner that helps ensure employee and client safety.
Directs, oversees, schedules and trains full and part time employees on the installation and removal of a wide variety of client rigging needs and requests at the Orange County Convention Center.
Meets with clients for advance pre-show production planning to ascertain rigging needs, compiles and calculates client billing and compiles reports on show related rigging activity.
Calculates rigging for proper placement and safe weight distribution, inspects and maintains building rigging hardware and systems and coordinates proper equipment utilization.
Schedules and trains employees on safe rigging techniques and procedures and provides daily hands-on direction to Technical Services section.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from High School and five years experience in shows production and trade show rigging in a lead capacity. Ability to calculate rigging points for proper placement and safe weight distribution. Ability to read rigging plots and blueprints.
May be required to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver¿s License.

Preferences:

Application Deadline
Open Date: 08/25/2026
Close Date: 09/14/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

• Pay Grade: 017 - From $29.06 to $37.76
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting.

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.

Address

Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Dr. Orlando FL. 32819

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.