Lead Rigging Specialist

Mission: ON Site is the “in-house” division of ON Services, a national event production company built to power live event experiences whenever and wherever we’re needed. Though primarily an audio visual company, ON Site prides itself as a leading venue services provider in the hospitality industry. Our mission is to offer the full range of audio visual services in the meeting and events environment, with state-of-the-art technology and hospitality-minded support, to meet and exceed the expectations of both partner venues and our mutual clients.  

Job Title: Lead Rigging Specialist

Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Pay Rate:  $35-$38 / hour 

Mission: ON Site is the “in-house” division of ON Services, a national event production company built to power live event experiences whenever and wherever we’re needed. Though primarily an audio visual company, ON Site prides itself as a leading venue services provider in the hospitality industry. Our mission is to offer the full range of audio visual services in the meeting and events environment, with state-of-the-art technology and hospitality-minded support, to meet and exceed the expectations of both partner venues and our mutual clients. 

Job Title: Lead Rigging Specialist

Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Rigging Services Manager

Responsibilities:

· Daily set, operation, and strike of rigging hoists and truss in a hospitality environment

· Establish hang-point, motor attachment to permanent rigging points, GAC Flex spanset attachments to trusses, run and dress motor cables, focus audio hangs, run cable picks

· Ensure safety of scenic elements, all truss bolts and tightened and all flown equipment has appropriate safeties attached

· Supervise all full-time, part-time, and external rigging labor during events

· Remain on site until all motors have been raised to show trim height

· Verify any possible rigging obstacles with incoming rig plots. Coordinate load-in schedule with Rigging Services Manager and AV Operations

· Maintain ongoing visual inspection of all hardware, including motors and lifts

· Complete all required daily paperwork, as well as required ON Site training

· Any duties as assigned to support property Director, to assist in goals of growing revenue, cutting cost, improving customer service scores, or problem resolution

Education/Experience/Certification:

· High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred

· Three years’ experience rigging in audio visual or staging environment

· ETCP Arena Rigging Certification required

· Written, verbal, and comprehension skills in English required. Fluency in a second language is helpful

· Organization skills and attention to detail are essential

· Must have finger dexterity to operate office and audio visual equipment as needed

· Proficiency in computer skills must be demonstrated, including CAD and Microsoft Office

· Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed

· Requires physical mobility, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, climbing, crawling, grasping, writing, repetitive motions, bending, listening, with applicable hearing and vision ability

· Work is performed indoors and outdoors as needed

Supervisor: Rigging Services Manager

Responsibilities:

• Daily set, operation, and strike of rigging hoists and truss in a hospitality environment
• Establish hang-point, motor attachment to permanent rigging points, GAC Flex spanset attachments to trusses, run and dress motor cables, focus audio hangs, run cable picks
• Ensure safety of scenic elements, all truss bolts and tightened and all flown equipment has appropriate safeties attached
• Supervise all full-time, part-time, and external rigging labor during events
• Remain on site until all motors have been raised to show trim height
• Verify any possible rigging obstacles with incoming rig plots. Coordinate load-in schedule with Rigging Services Manager and AV Operations
• Maintain ongoing visual inspection of all hardware, including motors and lifts
• Complete all required daily paperwork, as well as required ON Site training
• Any duties as assigned to support property Director, to assist in goals of growing revenue, cutting cost, improving customer service scores, or problem resolution

Education/Experience/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred
• Three years’ experience rigging in audio visual or staging environment
• ETCP Arena Rigging Certification required
• Written, verbal, and comprehension skills in English required. Fluency in a second language is helpful
• Organization skills and attention to detail are essential
• Must have finger dexterity to operate office and audio visual equipment as needed
• Proficiency in computer skills must be demonstrated, including CAD and Microsoft Office
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed
• Requires physical mobility, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, climbing, crawling, grasping, writing, repetitive motions, bending, listening, with applicable hearing and vision ability
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors as needed