Event Rigger (Part Time on call) Bonita Springs, Naples, and surrounding

Encore Global•Bonita Springs, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Event Rigger performs rigging activities in hospitality and convention center environments while following safety and quality standards, applicable trade and property guidelines, and standard operating procedures. The role reports to a Lead Rigger or Rigging Coordinator and may work at multiple hotel locations. The rigger prepares and organizes tools and equipment, provides ground support for rigging teams, establishes hang-points, connects hoists and truss attachments, manages motor and cable runs, and checks that truss, scenic elements, and flown equipment are secured. The role also supports other trades, monitors safety throughout events, follows lift and working-at-height requirements, reviews and executes rigging plans under leadership supervision, identifies obstacles, and inspects equipment for problems. This is a part-time, on-call position serving Bonita Springs, Naples, and surrounding areas. Work takes place in hotel and convention center environments, with exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt, sand, dust, noise, electrical components, audio-visual equipment, and heights accessed by lifts and ladders. Working times may be irregular and include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 500 hours of onsite rigging experience.
Qualified-Basic Rigging certification.
Lift certification.
Lift operation experience.
Ground rigging experience.
High rigging experience with a harness.
Must be qualified before making temporary rigging points or points outside a protected lift.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supervising a rigging team.

Responsibilities

Gather and organize rigging tools and equipment according to event needs.
Confirm that carpet is protected as required by local conditions.
Provide ground rigging support by staging motors and equipment under rig points, handing up motor chain, tools, and equipment, and spotting lift movements.
Establish hang-points; connect hoists and attachments to permanent rigging points; connect GAC Flex spanset attachments to truss; run and dress motor cables; run cable picks; ensure scenic elements are safely attached to hang-points; use truss protection equipment properly; and inspect cable tie-offs.
Check that truss bolts are tight and flown equipment is safely tied to truss.
Support other trades raising equipment with motors or lifts and check the work for safety.
Remain on site until all motors have been raised to trim.
Observe and maintain safety during events, escalating observations of unsafe conduct.
Ensure motor controller power phasing is appropriate to prevent limit switches from being defeated.
Verify that all elements are securely fastened and checked for safety.
Maintain required lift and/or Working at Height certifications and follow manufacturer recommendations and local conditions when using personnel lifts.
Make temporary rigging points or points outside a protected lift only when qualified.
Secure and review advanced rigging plans and execute them under the supervision of a Rigging Coordinator, Lead Rigger, or other leadership.
Identify potential rigging obstacles and recommend solutions.
Assist other technical trades with coordination to execute the show plot in harmony with floor activity.
Visually inspect hardware in use, including truss, motors, lighting, sound, projection, and personnel lifts.
Escalate hardware problems and recommend solutions to a supervisor.