Rigging Opportunities: Tech I, Tech II, Tech III

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides highly skilled, discipline-specific technical skills for the successful operation and maintenance of Rigging and Staging elements for assigned Entertainment venues, projects, events, and productions, ensuring the highest levels of show quality and a positive guest experience. Responsible for the appropriate implementation of all policies and procedures, including high-risk, for assigned area and team, as defined by ANSI, ESTA, and Universal Orlando, governing the safe operation of all technical equipment.

Requirements

5 plus years’ experience within the assigned technical discipline (Tech I).
2-5 Years experience within the assigned technical discipline (Tech II).
0-2 years’ experience within the assigned technical discipline (Tech III).
Valid Florida Driver’s License is required to operate company vehicles.
UO provided annual training is required for heavy equipment operation.
UO provided Rope Access class (Tech I).
Ability to obtain and maintain a CDL (if required) (Tech I).

Nice To Haves

Technical school, College or University technical theater program is preferred (Tech I).
Prior experience within the professional theme park, theater, corporate event and/or film/tv industries in a technical capacity (rigging and staging), or equivalent combination of education and experience (Tech I).
Preferred ETCP certification, PETZL rigging inspection class, CM motor certified, Truss Inspection certification (Tech I).
Technical school is preferred (Tech II & Tech III).
Prior experience within the professional theme park/theater industry in a technical capacity (Rigging and Staging); or equivalent combination of education and experience (Tech II & Tech III).

Responsibilities

Ensures installation, operation, or strike of rigging equipment or systems per management's direction.
Assesses hazards associated with rigging and staging equipment or systems and determines mitigations with the team, ensuring implementation and completing all documentation.
Operates large vehicles and heavy equipment, lifting and maneuvering heavy equipment in tight spaces.
Acts as a spotter and provides correct hand signals for crane, hoist, and vehicle operation to ensure safety.
Responsible for inventory, maintenance, and inspection of assigned technical equipment.
Researches and recommends alternative and new equipment to attain maximum operational reliability and efficiency.
Effectively communicates necessary information pertaining to the technical operation of the production, project, event, or venue.
Performs miscellaneous administrative duties and gathers other information as directed by management.
Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
Functions as the up rigger for installations and strikes within the assigned venue, project, event, or production.
Assists with the operation of rigging and staging equipment.
Immediately elevates identified hazards to Lead for mitigation determination.
Responsible for the appropriate installation/setup, storage, strike, and transportation of Rigging and Staging equipment.
Elevates any technical problems or concerns to Lead or management as they occur.
Assists Tech I with inventory, maintenance, and inspection of rigging and staging equipment.
Submits proper paperwork for daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly inspections.
Will act as a ground rigger while assisting with installation / strike of the rigging and staging equipment within the assigned venue, project, or event.
Assists with the preparation, loading, unloading and transportation of rigging and staging gear and other equipment and materials.
Assisting with the use and operation of the rigging and staging equipment within the assigned venue, project, or event.
Responsible for the appropriate maintenance of rigging and staging equipment under the supervision of the Lead Tech.
Assists in inspecting department’s equipment inventory.