Technical Services Technician

Job Title: Technical Services Technician

Department: Technical Services

Reports to: Technical Services Manager

Supervises: On-Call Stagehands

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Why the Colorado Convention Center is a great place to work:

• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Health, dental, vision insurance, eligible upon hire
• 401(k) investment plan, with a discretionary employer match of up to 4%
• Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plans
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• RTD Eco Pass:
  As a Full-time employee the Colorado Convention Center currently offers an RTD Eco Pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program

Compensation: Compensation is defined by the collective bargaining agreement that governs this position. Current base compensation is $25.04/hour for the first 90 days. Upon satisfactory performance evaluation compensation increases to $37.28/hour.

General

Summary:

This is a skilled labor position for the operation, installation, dismantle, repair and maintenance of facility audio systems, dimmable lighting systems, rigging and staging systems, and the set-up, dismantle of client provided audio, video and lighting and rigging systems. Staff must be able to operate and trouble-shoot computerized Audio/Visual systems and equipment. This position is also required to operate high-lifts, forklifts and other material handling equipment as requested.

Additional responsibilities and tasks are assigned according to the needs of the client and the event. This position is governed by a contract between IATSE #7 and Legends Global.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review event documents to determine equipment and service requirements needed for events, and proceed to install and dismantle equipment as needed
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot facility audio, lighting, video, and production related equipment
• Install and dismantle facility dance floor and stages over 48” in height
• Operate and maintain CCC dimmable lighting and digital audio systems
• Install event-related audio, lighting, video and rigging
• Operate high-lifts, forklifts and other material handling equipment as requested.
• Operate facility lifts for contractors/clients as directed.
• Coordinate and supervise on-call stagehands
• Make recommendations for needed supply/equipment purchases
• Maintain inventory in appropriate storage areas
• Complete timely and accurate data entry and provide event related labor/equipment/documentation to the Theatrical Services Manager or Lead
• Track daily duties, review event related email and phone correspondence
• Other duties as assigned; including, but not limited to, jurisdictional work for the building

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma/GED preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in industry or related field
• Production of audio, lighting, video and rigging experience, required.
• Knowledge of sound reinforcement and stage lighting methods
• Knowledge of safe rigging practices and procedures
• Experience setting up and operating digital and analog audio mixers/consoles (Yamaha CL 5 equivalent)
• Experience setting video projection systems, and stage, audio and lighting components
• Experience setting, programming and operating stage lighting console (ION, ION xe, Grand MA)
• Experience with related technologies- DMX, Biamp Canvas and Tesira, Dante, Lutron
• Experience working according to union contracts and collective bargaining agreements
• Experience with up and down rigging experience in arena, theatre and tension grid system

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to rig for an event in an arena, theatre or tension grid following industry standard safety protocols
• Perform job tasks effectively despite sudden deadlines and changing priorities required.
• Ability to understand and execute based on floor plans, drawings, written specifications and oral requests, required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with clients and staff, required.
• Demonstrate excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills among all levels of staff and clientele, required.
• Advanced problem solving, organizational skills, and attention to detail required
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional…