AV Technician | Part-Time | Chesapeake Insurance Arena; UMBC

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360‑degree solution set for a collection of world‑class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest‑attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The AV Technician is responsible for performing technical work in the Audio Visual department; AV Tech will operate technical media, audio equipment, electronic equipment and video board/display equipment for events. This role will pay an hourly rate of $15.00
. Benefits for Part‑Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching. This position will remain open until April 10, 2026.

Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena is located on the campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. The 5,000‑seat arena is the home to the UMBC Retriever Men’s and Women’s basketball teams and Women’s volleyball. The multi‑purpose venue is managed by OVG and hosts a variety of events including concerts, commencements, family shows, community events, consumer shows, featured speakers, and banquets.

• Set up, operate and tear down all audio visual equipment in house, rented or client provided.
• Maintain proper working conditions for audio/visual equipment both physically and digitally.
• Maintain inventory of audio/visual equipment and storage areas.
• Troubleshoot audio and visual equipment.
• Report any malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor for further access.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients.
• Perform job duties with minimal supervision.
• Frequent bending, carrying, moving, climbing, working from various heights, lifting 10–50lbs, sitting, exposed to moderate to loud environments and moderate walking throughout the building.
• Job is event‑driven.
• Other production duties as needed.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Able to work long hours and lift up to 50lbs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in AV installation.
• Knowledge of common audio, video and lighting equipment.
• Ability to work in fast paced environments.
• Able to work in team environment as well as independently.
• Strong work ethic and punctuality.
• Creative and proactive problem solver.
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Basic knowledge of basketball and volleyball is required.
• Knowledge of computers.

We are strengthened by our differences. United to Make a Difference. At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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