Event Technician, Audio Visual TX

Position Overview

The Sr. Technical Lead is a Mid‑Tier technical Operator, focusing on small general session work or assisting with larger general sessions. This is intended to be a bridge between technical lead and technical specialist and reports to an Operations Manager, Director of Operations, or DET.

• Ensures a flawlessly executed event through accurate and timely setup, operation, and breakdown of advanced audiovisual equipment.
• Troubleshoots technical issues and resolves 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.

• Provides excellent service and strives to exceed the expectations and needs of internal and external customers.
• Maintains a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication.
• Collaborates with the internal team on event solutions pre‑event and during the event to ensure the best possible customer satisfaction.
• Understands and fosters the hotel/client relationship.

• Creates an atmosphere that fosters the development of technical and leadership skills in other employees.
• Provides mentorship and coaching to technical, sales, and operations team members to develop technical skills as needed.

• Performs advanced work (pre/during/post event) with operations team members.
• Supervises and directs other technicians during an event.

• Assists the team with proper security, storage, transportation, and maintenance of equipment.
• Performs inventory and forecasting of equipment needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• 2+ years of field experience in a specialty area is required.
• 2‑3 years of customer service or hospitality experience is preferred.
• External applicants must meet, validate, and complete all training and certifications required for this position within 60 days of the start date.
• Internal applicants must meet or complete all training and certification requirements as determined by the Global Learning Training Program in their current position and for the position they are applying to.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with a diverse workforce, customer base, and senior‑level management.
• Strong customer, client, and coworker interface experience and abilities.
• A valid driver’s license is required for positions that may operate company vehicles; additional DOT requirements may apply.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

• Hospitality
• Ownership

• Demonstrates self‑awareness

• Ensures accountability

• Decision quality
• Manages complexity

• Collaborates

• 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 hour
• Grasping: 4‑5 hours

• 0‑15 lbs: continuously
• 16‑50 lbs: frequently
• 51‑100 lbs: occasionally
• Over 100 lbs: occasionally

• 0‑15 lbs: continuously
• 16‑50 lbs: frequently
• 51‑100 lbs: occasionally
• Over 100 lbs: never

• Close vision: continuously
• Distance vision: continuously
• Color vision: frequently
• Peripheral vision: occasionally
• Depth perception: frequently
• Hearing: continuously

• 0‑15 lbs: continuously
• 16‑50 lbs: frequently
• 51‑100 lbs: frequently
• Over 100 lbs: occasionally

Note:

The physical requirements marked with an asterisk (*) indicate activities performed without assistance.

Work is performed in a hotel/convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high‑end audio‑visual equipment and electrical components and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders. Team members may be asked to work in multiple hotel locations.

Working times will include irregular hours and on‑call status, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Team members must…