Technician, Rigging (On Call) - Universal Horror Unleashed
About The Position
Responsible for the highly skilled, discipline specific, technical operations of Rigging within Universal Horror Unleashed. Completes installations, routine maintenance, and repairs to ensure show quality and a positive guest experience. Ensures safety of self, guests, and other Team Members by taking proper safety precautions, following both state and company specific standards. Provides installations assistance for any set changes/special events, ensuring proper installation from a safety and design perspective. Conducts and completes daily, weekly and annual inspections of all technical and entertainment harnesses and life safety equipment.
Requirements
- Previous experience working with a Rigging Team and in-depth knowledge of all rigging and acrobatic equipment.
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Local and state required licenses including OSHA 10, Aerial work platform, Scissor Lift License, and Fall Protection.
- Must be able to obtain Non-Gaming work card upon employment.
- 3+ years of high and ground rigging as well as performer/aerial rigging experience is required.
- 1+ years lift operating experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
- 1+ years of experience within the professional entertainment or themed entertainment industry is preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Serves as key Rigging technical expert for Universal Horror Unleashed (UHU).
- Installs, operates, and maintains all rigging equipment as designed.
- Completes routine maintenance and inspections for all rigging equipment to ensure safety standards and proper daily operation and maintains rigging equipment, raising safety concerns when necessary.
- Ensures that all rigging equipment functions safely during rehearsals and performances, per UDX and equipment specifications.
- Responsible to execute assigned tasks given from Technical Lead/Supervisor with minimal direction.
- Accurately completes installations/repairs and troubleshoots when necessary.
- Orders new or replacement rigging equipment as per the company’s safety and procurement policies.
- Inspects and ensures all 3rd party/vendor acts’ equipment is safe to use in venue.
- Assists with daily maintenance of UHU in order to ensure all Technical equipment is operational and functioning properly.
- Assists in implementing show quality and performance standards as defined by Entertainment and Technical Management.
- Assists with creating and maintaining a safe work environment.
- Responsible for effectively communicating necessary information, pertaining to the technical operation of UHU to both upper management and affected Team Members.
- Completes necessary reporting through the proper systems including Maximo to ensure effective communication between shifts as well as with Technical Management and Technical Coordinators.
- Maintains a basic working knowledge of Rigging, ANSI standards and OSHA performer flying requirements while staying up to date with industry standards, tools, technologies to find more efficient ways to operate.
- Completes all state and company mandated training and maintains any required license renewals.
- Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
