Rigger - Part-Time Casual - Westin Ottawa

Responsible for performing rigging activities in a Hospitality or convention center environment while upholding safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• Gather and organize all rigging tools and equipment per event needs
• Confirm carpet protected as required by local conditions
• Provide ground rigging support to teams building points from lifts
• Establish hang-point, connect hoist and attachments to permanent rigging points
• Check that all truss bolts are tight and pieces of flown equipment are safe tied to truss
• Support other trades needing help raising gear through use of motor or lift
• Maintain all safety concerns during an event, including escalation of any observations of personnel who are acting in an unsafe manner
• Secure and maintain proper lift and/or Working at Height certifications as necessary
• Follow all manufactures recommendations and local conditions when using personnel lifts
• Identify possible rigging obstacles and recommend solutions to resolve issues
• Assist other technical trades with coordination efforts to execute show plot in harmony with all floor activity
• Provide ongoing visual inspection of all hardware in use
• Escalate any problems with hardware and recommend solutions to resolve issues to supervisor

Benefits

• Hourly Pay Range: $23.58 - $28.88
• Potential overtime, bonuses or incentives