Temple Event Staging & Rigging Technician

A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement contributions

Health insurance

On-site wellness program

Flexible spending accounts

Discounted transportation

Job summary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, UT seeks an Event Setup Technician to prepare for the Temple Celebration 2027. This full-time, time-bound role supports setup, teardown, and guest services for Church Headquarters events.

Responsibilities include rigging, staging, and equipment handling, with shifts between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., including weekends. Requires hoist operation certification and safety training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must train and certify in hoist operation and basic rigging practices.
• Intermediate computer knowledge to operate standard programs.
• Ability to work in a professional manner with others as well as alone.
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, squat, push and pull for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and tears down facility equipment, including tables and chairs, for meetings and banquets.
• Assembles and disassembles staging and platforming setups for events.
• Operates construction hand and power tools, straps, pallet jacks, and chain motor hoists.
• Maintains and performs upkeep on all staging equipment.
• Operates carts and company vehicles across campus as directed by supervisor.
• Works a variable schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Follows safety policies and uses PPE.
• Performs other duties and attends meetings as assigned.

Skills

Hoist operation

Rigging basics

Safety training

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in event and venue operation

Job description

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, UT seeks an Event Setup Technician to prepare for the Temple Celebration 2027. This full-time, time-bound role supports setup, teardown, and guest services for Church Headquarters events.

Responsibilities include rigging, staging, and equipment handling, with shifts between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., including weekends. Requires hoist operation certification and safety training.