Event Technician Lead , Audio Visual - Fairmont Austin

Position Overview

The Technical Lead is responsible for intermediate level set up and operation of small to large-scale audiovisual systems in a hospitality environment while ensuring complete customer satisfaction. This position reports to an Operations Manager, Operations Director, or Director of Event Technology.

Key Job Responsibilities Equipment Operation

• Responsible for accurate and timely setup, operation, and breakdown of intermediate audiovisual equipment.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve problems quickly as they arise.
• Complies with all Company security and safety measures.
• Ensures equipment is secure from theft and/or damage when in use.

Customer Service

• Provides excellent service and strives to exceed the expectations and needs of internal and external customers.
• Be a leader, mentor, and coach for other Technicians on Encore’s Delivering World Class Service philosophy.
• Maintains a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication.
• Meets with guests on site to ensure that their needs are met, and the equipment setup is working properly.
• Monitors events and checks in on customers throughout the day.
• Understands and fosters the hotel/client relationship.

Technical Ability

• Understands the technical aspects of the job and demonstrates advanced operational ability to troubleshoot and problem solve with equipment and software issues.
• Anticipates equipment challenges and changes in a timely and professional manner.

Systems Knowledge

• Understands company processes, follows procedures, and completes systems entry and paperwork accurately.
• Uses the equipment sheets to determine the equipment scheduled for set up and for strike.
• Interacts with other staff and outside vendors for equipment.
• Increases revenue by utilizing floor up‑selling techniques.
• Work with clients to finalize invoices.
• As needed, work within Encore systems and applications.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma required, Associate’s degree is preferred.
• 2-3+ years of customer service or hospitality experience is preferred.
• 2-3+ years of audio‑visual experience is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required for team members in positions that may operate Company vehicles.
• Internal applicants must meet/complete all training and certification requirements as determined by Encore’s Global Learning Training Program in their current position, and for the position they are applying to. Review the requirements:
  Internal Hourly
• External applicants must meet/validate and achieve/complete all training and certifications required for this position, within 60 days of start date. For technical external requirements, view our career path:
• Additional DOT requirement may need to be met if applicable.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Competencies Deliver World Class Service

• Hospitality
• Ownership

Do The Right Thing

• Demonstrates Self‑Awareness

Drive Results

• Ensures Accountability

See The Big Picture

• Decision Quality
• Manages Complexity

Value People

• Collaborates

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 ().

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: 2-3 Hours
• Standing: 4-5 Hours
• Walking: 4-5 Hours
• Stooping: 2-3 Hours
• Crawling: 2-3 Hours
• Kneeling: 2-3 Hours
• Bending: 2-3 Hours
• Reaching (above your head): 2-3 Hours
• Climbing: 0-1 Hours
• Grasping: 4-5 Hours

Lifting Requirements

• 0 - 15 lbs*:
  Continuously
• 16 - 50 lbs*:
  Frequently
• 51 - 100 lbs:
  Occasionally
• Over 100 lbs:
  Occasionally

Carrying Requirements

• 0 - 15 lbs*:
  Continuously
• 16 - 50 lbs*:
  Frequently
• 51 - 100 lbs:
  Occasionally
• Over 100 lbs:
  Never

Auditory/Visual Requirements

• Close Vision:
  Continuously
• Distance Vision:
  Continuously
• Color Vision:
  Frequently
• Peripheral Vision:
  Occasionally
• Depth Perception:
  Frequently
• Hearing:
  Continuously

Pushing/Pulling Requirements

• 0 - 15 lbs*:
  Continuously
• 16 - 50 lbs*:
  Frequently
• 51 - 100 lbs*:
  Frequently
• Over 100 lbs:
  Never

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…