Event Associate Rigger, Audio Visual - Gaylord Opryland

**Position Overview** 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 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 (https://psav.sharepoint.com/sites/HR/SitePages/Competency-Supported-Talent-Management.aspx). **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.\* 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 betwee…