Rigger (On Call)

Overview

Do you love heights? Check out our video to learn more about this exciting role as an on-call Rigger!

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community.Orange County Convention Center is The Center of Hospitality.

Celebrating more than 30 years of success, the Orange County Convention Center is the second largest convention facility in the United States, owned and operated by Orange County Government. The center attracts more than 200 events to the Central Florida area each year.

As a result, roughly 1.4 million attendees contribute approximately $2.1 billion to the area's annual economy. Orange County Convention Center is The Center of Hospitality. Located in the heart of the tourism district area, it serves as the perfect event destination.

Representative Duties

Performs shop duties, assists with rigging duties and receives on-the-job training. Meets the Center of Hospitality (CoH) standards. Must be able to work irregular hours according to show activity including nights, weekends and holidays.

Click here to watch 60-second video overview of On-Call Rigger

Minimum Qualifications

No experience necessary. Must not be afraid of heights. An on-call employee working as an Apprentice Rigger will be required to climb with an approved training lead Rigger.

Notes

1.Please complete each section of the application in detail as only information provided by the applicant regarding their work experience and education on the application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications for the position.

2.Applications that show no employment history, no employment dates, leave number of hours worked per week blank, show duties left blank, or state "see attached resume" will be disqualified, considered incomplete, and will not be reviewed.

3.Applicants selected for hire in Orange County must successfully complete a background check, physical and drug screening prior to start of employment.

4.Please read the entire posting and print a copy for your future reference, as you may wish to refer back to it during the recruitment process.

5.Please ensure that the phone number and email address on your application is accurate, and that it is an email account that you check on a daily basis as we will be using this to contact you for various steps in the hiring process. Should we need to communicate with you, we will only use the email listed on the application. Please check your spam/junk email folders as well your inbox.

Application Deadline

Posting is open until postion is filled

Salary

Compensation is based on experience/certification. NOTE: All incoming (or returning) On-Call riggers will (re)start at $16.32/hour.

Shortly after hire, there is a training and certification process. Compensation may be adjusted after training/certification based on performance/experience at the discretion of management as follows:

On Call Rigger 4 - $34.68/hr

On Call Rigger 3 - $30.60/hr

On Call Rigger 2 - $26.52/hr

On Call Rigger 1 - $22.44/hr

On Call Rigger Apprentice - $16.32/hr

Address

Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

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