POSITION TITLE:

• Tech I, Rigging

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides the highly skilled, discipline specific technical skills needed for the successful operation and maintenance of the Rigging and Staging elements for assigned Entertainment venues, projects, events, and productions, to ensure highest levels of show quality and a positive guest experience.

Responsible for the appropriate implementation of all policies and procedures, including high-risk, for assigned area and team, as defined by ANSI, ESTA, and Universal Orlando, governing the safe operation of all technical equipment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures installation, operation, or strike of rigging equipment or systems per managements direction. Assesses Hazards associated with rigging and staging equipment or systems. Determines mitigations with the team and ensures implementation, completing all documentation and communicates with leadership.
• Expected to accomplish tasks as directed by the Lead Tech and the rigging and staging management that supports the team’s mission with little to no oversight, while working at height. Facilitates and troubleshoots with accountability for completion of projects.
• Operates large vehicles and heavy equipment. Lifts and places irregular objects and maneuvers heavy equipment in all directions in tight spaces. Acts as a spotter and provides correct hand signals for crane and hoist operation to ensure safety and to protect UO’s assets.
• Responsible for inventory, maintenance, and inspection of assigned technical equipment. Research and recommend alternative and new equipment to attain maximum operational reliability and efficiency.
• Responsible for effectively communicating necessary information which pertains to the technical operation of the production, project, event or venue, to the Lead Tech, upper management as well as other affected team members.
• Performs miscellaneous administrative duties and gathers other information as directed by management.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: 

• Technical school, College or University technical theater program is preferred.

EXPERIENCE: 

Required:

• 5 plus years’ experience within the assigned technical discipline.

Preferred:

• Prior experience within the professional theme park, theater, corporate event and/or film/tv industries in a technical capacity (rigging and staging), or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Florida Driver’s License is required to operate company vehicles.
• UO provided annual training is required for heavy equipment operation.
• UO provided Rope Access class.
• Preferred ETCP certification, PETZL rigging inspection class, CM motor certified, Truss Inspection certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CDL (if required).

POSITION TITLE:

• Tech II, Rigging

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides the highly skilled, discipline specific technical skills needed for the successful operation and maintenance of the Rigging and Staging elements for assigned Entertainment venues, projects, events.

Responsible for the appropriate implementation of all policies and procedures, including high-risk, for assigned area and team, as defined by ANSI, ESTA, and Universal Orlando, governing the safe operation of all technical equipment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Functions as the up rigger for installations and strikes within the assigned venue, project, event, or production. Assists with the operation of rigging and staging equipment. Assesses Hazards associated with rigging and staging equipment or systems. Immediately elevates identified hazards to Lead for mitigation determination. Responsible for the appropriate installation/setup, storage, strike, and transportation of Rigging and Staging equipment. Elevates any technical problems or concerns to Lead or management as they occur.
• Operates large vehicles and heavy equipment. Lifts and places irregular objects and maneuvers equipment in all directions in challenging spaces. Acts as a spotter and provides correct hand signals for vehicles, heavy equipment, and hoist operation to ensure safety and to protect UO’s assets.
• Assists Tech I with inventory, maintenance, and inspection of rigging and stagging equipment. Submits proper paperwork for daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly inspections.
• Responsible for effectively communicating pertinent information, both written and verbal, which pertains to the technical operation of the assigned entertainment venue/event, to other disciplines, entertainment tech management, and team members of the venue/event.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: 

• Technical school is preferred.

EXPERIENCE: 

Required:

• 2-5 Years experience within the assigned technical discipline.

Preferred:

• Prior experience within the professional theme park/theater industry in a technical capacity (Rigging and Staging); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Florida Driver’s License is required to operate company vehicles.
• UO provided annual training is required for heavy equipment operation.

POSITION TITLE:

• Tech III, Rigging

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides the highly skilled, discipline specific technical skills needed for the successful operation, installation, and maintenance of the Rigging and Staging elements for assigned Entertainment venues, projects, events, and productions, to ensure highest levels of show quality and a positive guest experience.

Responsible for following all policies and procedures, including high-risk, for assigned area and team, as defined by ANSI, ESTA, and Universal Orlando, governing the safe operation of all technical equipment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will act as a ground rigger while assisting with installation / strike of the rigging and staging equipment within the assigned venue, project, or event.  Assists with the preparation, loading, unloading and transportation of rigging and staging gear and other equipment and materials.
• Assisting with the use and operation of the rigging and staging equipment within the assigned venue, project, or event.
• Responsible for the appropriate maintenance of rigging and staging equipment under the supervision of the Lead Tech.
• Operates large vehicles and heavy equipment.  Acts as a spotter and provides correct hand signals for vehicles to protect UO’s assets.
• Assists in inspecting department’s equipment inventory.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: 

• Technical school is preferred.

EXPERIENCE: 

Required:

• 0-2 years’ experience within the assigned technical discipline. 

Preferred:

• Prior experience within the professional theme park/theater industry in a technical capacity (Rigging and Staging); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• A Valid Florida Driver’s License is required to operate company vehicles. 
• UO (Universal Orlando) provided annual training is required for heavy equipment operation.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means. 

Universal Orlando Resort. Here you can.

Universal Orlando is an equal opportunity employer. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2026 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. EOE