Event Audio Visual Technician

Position Overview

A Event Audio Visual Technician is responsible for the set up and operation of basic / small-scale audiovisual systems in a hospitality environment while ensuring complete customer satisfaction. This position reports to an Operations Manager, Operations Director or Director, Event Technology.

• Ensures a flawlessly executed event through accurate and timely setup, operation, and breakdown of basic audiovisual equipment as listed in the technical qualifications section.

• Strives to exceed the expectations and needs of internal and external customers.
• 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.

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

• 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.
• Works with clients to finalize invoices.
• Completes order entries in Navigator, as needed.

• High School Diploma required. Associate’s degree is preferred.
• Achieve Technical Level 3 Certification per Encore Technical Skillset Matrix within 180 days.
• 1 year of customer service or hospitality experience is preferred.
• 1 year of audio-visual experience or equivalent in educational environment is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required for team members that may operate Company vehicles.
• Additional DOT requirement may need to be met if applicable.

• Ownership
• Hospitality
• Professionalism
• Responsiveness
• Safety Conscious
• Action Oriented
• Tech Savvy
• Ensures Accountability

Hourly Pay Range: $20.00 - $27.81

The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.

• Team members must be able to meet the physical demands above in order to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical duties include sitting (2‑3 hrs), standing (4‑5 hrs), walking (4‑5 hrs), stooping (2‑3 hrs), crawling (2‑3 hrs) and kneeling (2‑3 hrs).

• Sitting: 2‑3 hrs, lift 0‑15 lbs continuously.
• Standing: 4‑5 hrs, lift 16‑50 lbs frequently.
• Walking: 4‑5 hrs, lift 51‑100 lbs occasionally.
• Stooping: 2‑3 hrs, lift over 100 lbs occasionally.

• Bending: 2‑3 hrs, carry 0‑15 lbs continuously.
• Reaching (above head): 2‑3 hrs, carry 16‑50 lbs frequently.
• Climbing: 0‑1 hr, carry 51‑100 lbs occasionally.
• Grasping: 4‑5 hrs, carry over 100 lbs never.

• Close Vision:
  Continuously, pushing/pulling 0‑15 lbs continuously.
• Distance Vision:
  Continuously, pushing/pulling 16‑50 lbs frequently.
• Color Vision:
  Frequently, pushing/pulling 51‑100 lbs frequently.
• Peripheral Vision:
  Occasionally, pushing/pulling over 100 lbs occasionally.
• Depth Perception:
  Frequently.
• Hearing:
  Continuously.

The above requirements apply to pushing and pulling tasks as described.

Hotel:
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 vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will…