Event Associate Rigger, Audio Visual - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington - Minneapolis South

Associate Rigger

The Associate Rigger is 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. This position reports to the Rigging Manager.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Rigging
• Gather and organize all rigging tools and equipment per event needs.
• 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.
• Final safety checks.
• Safety
• Verify all elements are securely fastened and checked for safety.
• Follow all manufacturer's recommendations and local conditions when using personnel lifts.
• Learn and implement Encore Rigging and Safety SOP's.
• Provide ongoing visual inspection of all hardware in use including truss, motors, lighting, sound, projection, and personnel lifts.
• Escalate any problems with hardware to supervisor.

Job Qualifications

• 0-1 years of exposure to rigging and technical production
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of Rigging 300 (1-day in person class)
• Lift Certification
• Ability to work comfortably at heights exceeding 15ft.

Competencies

• Deliver World Class Service
• Hospitality
• Ownership
• Do The Right Thing
• Instills Trust
• Safety Conscious
• Drive Results
• Action Oriented
• See The Big Picture
• Tech Savvy
• Value People
• Communicates Effectively

Physical Requirements

Team members must be able to meet the physical demands outlined below to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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: Continuously

Distance Vision: Continuously

Color Vision: Continuously

Peripheral Vision: Occasionally

Depth Perception: Continuously

Hearing: Occasionally

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.

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.