LEGOLAND® CA | Rigger/Lift Operator

RWS Global is a full-service, worldwide production company that provides custom-designed and pre-packaged events and live shows for corporations, theme parks, cruise ships, resorts, and the fashion industry. Established in 2003, RWS Global was built from the ground up through the dedication of a hard-working team, embracing our mission: Raise Your Experience.

About the role

The Equipment Operator / Rigger is an installation technician trained and certified in the safe operation of Aerial Work Platforms, with experience in outdoor rigging and décor installation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of and operate boom lifts
• Suspend materials using safe entertainment rigging methods and recognized industry standards
• Install décor while operating lifts

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Vocational or technical training in welding, engineering, rigging, carpentry, electronics, audio, construction, or electrician fields (preferred)
• 3 to 5 years of experience in the technical entertainment field, with 1 to 2 years of rigging and equipment operation experience
• Valid driver’s license (required)
• OSHA and similar construction safety certification(s) (helpful)
• ETCP rigger certification (helpful)

Skills

• Basic knowledge of theatrical spaces, including fly systems, rigging, rehearsal schedules, facility requirements, knots, and production needs
• Basic carpentry and electrics
• Ability to interpret and create construction drawings
• Solutions-based troubleshooting
• Friendly and proactive personality
• Strong organizational skills (in-office and on-site)
• Excellent verbal communication and customer service across email, text, phone, and in-person
• Awareness of job-related hazards and risk mitigation
• Expert troubleshooting of technical issues in theatrical/production settings

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to all-weather conditions (hot/humid, cold/freezing, rain, snow)
• Work in cramped, dirty, or unpleasant quarters
• Regular work at heights over 50 feet
• Exposure to heavy equipment, chemicals, and cutting tools (e.g., saws, grinders)

Physical Effort

• Frequent handling of heavy objects (50–75 lbs.) and materials
• Operation of heavy equipment and hand tools
• Prolonged standing, kneeling, bending, and working from the back

Pay

$37.50/hour

Schedule

• Dates: August 26 – September 15
• Overnight shifts
• Location: LEGOLAND® CA, Carlsbad, CA (must be local)