Rigging Opportunities: Tech I, Tech II, Tech III

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides highly skilled, discipline-specific technical skills for the successful operation, installation, and maintenance of Rigging and Staging elements for assigned Entertainment venues, projects, events, and productions. Ensures the highest levels of show quality and a positive guest experience. Responsible for the appropriate implementation of all policies and procedures, including high-risk, 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, completing all documentation, and communicating with leadership.
Accomplishes tasks as directed by the Lead Tech and rigging and staging management with little to no oversight, while working at height.
Facilitates and troubleshoots with accountability for completion of projects.
Operates large vehicles and heavy equipment.
Lifts and places irregular objects and maneuvers heavy equipment in all directions in tight spaces.
Acts as a spotter and provides correct hand signals for crane, hoist, and vehicle operation to ensure safety and protect assets.
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 to the Lead Tech, upper management, and other affected team members.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.