Music Venue Engineer

Status: Full-time, Regular, Benefitted, Non-exempt
Location
:
Facilities – AV Group, Camden Yards Sports Complex, Baltimore, MD
Hiring Range
: $90,938 - $113,672 depending upon qualifications. State salary rules may apply for promotions and transferees.
Closing Date: November 13, 2026

This position is a directly report to the Director, Technical Services & Systems of the Maryland Stadium Authority. The position is responsible for overseeing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the production technology at The Bud Light Talon, a new open-air music stage and pre-game entertainment venue located inside the newly renovated North Plaza of M&T Bank Stadium. In this role, the technician will be the responsible for ensuring that the sound, lighting, video, and staging systems at the venue run flawlessly for every event.

The event will be hosting live music performances, corporate and special events, pre-game tailgate watch parties, etc.

This is a hands-on role requiring a blend of technical expertise, preventative maintenance discipline, and live-event troubleshooting skills. If you have a passion for live music and a knack for keeping complex systems running at peak performance, we want you on our team.

(The duties listed below are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements or duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position).

30%

Preventative Maintenance

Planning

30%

Break/Fix Maintenance

30%

Event Support

10%

Administration

Break/Fix & Preventative Maintenance

Perform regularly scheduled inspections, cleaning, and testing of all venue AV gear (FOH/Monitor consoles, PA systems, lighting fixtures, LED walls, and microphones).

Diagnose, repair, or replace faulty components (e.g., re-soldering cables, replacing driver diaphragms, swapping out moving light lamps/modules).

Maintain an organized, up-to-date inventory of all AV assets, spare parts, and tools.

Manage equipment firmware updates and software patches across all production networks.

Event Support & Troubleshooting

Act as the primary point of contact for technical emergencies during soundchecks and live events.

Collaborate with touring crew and in-house engineers to quickly resolve signal flow, power, or data issues.

Ensure all backstage, stage power, and intercom systems (e.g., Clear-Com) are fully operational before doors open.

Administrative & Safety Compliance

Keep detailed logs of maintenance schedules, repairs, and equipment failures.

Coordinate with external manufacturers or repair shops for specialized gear servicing or warranty claims.

Ensure all rigging, electrical wiring, and staging setups adhere to strict safety standards and local compliance regulations.

An understanding of basic communications wiring, and computer fundamentals. A working knowledge of digital video, including video encoding and transport, and both digital and analog audio.

An understanding of computer networking, file management, system backup and computer preventative maintenance functions.

An understanding of maintenance best practices of AV and TT equipment.

Ability to use and interpret meters, scopes and monitors for trouble diagnosis.

Ability to work without fear at extreme heights and in confined spaces.

Ability to manager and direct subordinate A/V staff

Effectively plan monthly/weekly/daily work schedules for the venue around venue events

General

Qualifications:

Experience: At least three (3) years of experience as an AV Technician, Repair Technician, or House Engineer in a live music venue, theater, production rental house, or similar environment.

Technical Knowledge: Strong…