Event Rigger, Audio Visual-Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Position Overview Responsible for performing rigging activities in a Hospitality or convention center environment while upholding safety and quality standards per all trade, Encore/property guidelines and SOP’s. Reports to Lead Rigger or Rigging Coordinator. Key Job Responsibilities Rigging Gather and organize all rigging tools and equipment per event needs. Confirm carpet protected as required by local conditions. Provide ground rigging support to teams building points from lifts by staging motors and equipment under rig points, handing up motor chain, tools and equipment and spotting lift movements. Establish hang-point, connect hoist and attachments to permanent rigging points, connect GAC Flex spanset attachments to truss, connect/run and dress motor cables, run cable picks, ensure safety of scenic elements to hang-points and proper use of all truss protection equipment, inspect all cabling tie-offs. Check that all truss bolts are tight, and pieces of flown equipment are safe tied to truss. Support other trades needing help raising gear through use of motor or lift, and check work for safety. Remain on site until all motors have been raised to trim. Safety Responsible for observing and maintaining all safety concerns during an event, including escalation of any observations of personnel who are acting in an unsafe manner. Ensure the power phasing of motor controller is appropriate to prevent limit switches from being defeated. Verify all elements are securely fastened and checked for safety. Must secure and maintain proper lift and/or Working at Height certifications as necessary. Follow all manufactures recommendations and local conditions when using personnel lifts. Riggers must be qualified prior to making any temporary rigging points or any points outside of a protected lift of any kind. Project Management Secure and review advanced rigging plan and execute through Rigging Coordinator/Lead Rigger or other leadership supervision. Identify possible rigging obstacles and recommend solutions to resolve issues. Assist other technical trades with coordination efforts to execute show plot in harmony with all floor activity. Maintenance Provide ongoing visual inspection of all hardware in use including truss, motors, lighting, sound, projection, and personnel lifts. Escalate any problems with hardware and recommend solutions to resolve issues to supervisor. Job Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent 500+ hours of onsite rigging experience Qualified-Basic Rigging certification Lift Certification Lift operation experience Ground Rigging experience High rigging with harness experience Previous experience supervising a rigging team preferred Competencies Deliver World Class Service Hospitality Ownership Do The Right Thing Demonstrates Self-Awareness Drive Results Ensures Accountability See The Big Picture Decision Quality Manages Complexity Value People Collaborates For more information on our Competency Group, refer to the Competency Based Talent Management page on Encore Connect by searching for the title or copy & pasting this URL Link ( Physical Requirements Sitting: 1-2 hours per day Standing: 2-3 hours per day Walking: 3-4 hours per day Stooping: 0-1 hours per day Crawling: 0-1 hours per day Kneeling: 0-1 hours per day Bending: 1-2 hours per day Reaching (above your head): 1-2 hours per day Climbing: 2-3 hours per day Grasping: 1-2 hours per day Lifting Requirements Lifting 0 - 15 lbs*: Frequently Lifting 16 – 50 lbs*: Frequently Lifting 51 - 100 lbs: Occasionally Lifting Over 100 lbs: Occasionally Carrying Requirements Carrying 0 - 15 lbs*: Frequently Carrying 16 – 50 lbs*: Frequently Carrying 51 - 100 lbs: Occasionally Carrying Over 100 lbs: Occasionally Auditory/Visual Requirements Close Vision: Frequently Distance Vision: Frequently Color Vision: Frequently Peripheral Vision: Occasionally Depth Perception: Frequently Hearing: Continuously Pushing/Pulling Requirements Pushing/Pulling 0 - 15 lbs*: Frequently Pushing/Pulling 16 – 50 lbs*: Frequently Pushing/Pulling 51 - 100 lbs*: Occasionally Pushing/Pulling Over 100 lbs: Occasionally Note: The physical requirements marked with an asterisk () indicate activities performed without assistance.* Team members must be able to meet the physical demands above in order to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment Hotel Work is performed in a hotel/convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high-end audio-visual equipment and electrical components and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders. Team members may be asked to work in multiple hotel locations. Working times will include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based on an individual hotel or a representation of hotels in that city or area. The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Hourly Pay Range: $22.90 - $29.77 The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives. Encore is committed to providing the best benefits options for our employees and families. Click here to view the benefits options for our employees worldwide. 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