POSITION SUMMARY:    

An Audio Video Technician is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining audio and video equipment for various events, ensuring high-quality sound and visuals.  In addition, they must remain on top of current trends, understand technological developments happening internally and externally.  Other duties will include supporting AV equipment for the Night Club, Casino, and Hotel department.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Setting up and installing equipment such as microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings, and conventions.
• Coordinating and executing the operation of the audiovisual system during the event.
• Performing routine maintenance and minor repairs on AV equipment.
• Ensuring the proper storage and care of equipment after use.
• Collaborating with event planners to understand the requirements for each event.
• Diagnosing and resolving media system problems.
• Mixing sound inputs and feeds or coordinating audio feeds with television images.
• Monitoring sound feeds to ensure quality.
• Ensuring equipment is installed according to designated layout.
• Testing and resolving equipment issues before scheduled events.
• Providing technical support and training to users.
• Keeping inventory and ordering supplies and parts as needed.
• Upgrade systems to enable compatible software.
• Install and upgrade antivirus software.
• Test and evaluate new technology.
• Perform tests on new hardware and software.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Analyze AV requirements and provide objective advice on the use of AV.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Reports To: General Manager

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Proven work experience as an Audio Video Technician
• Knowledge of audio, video, and lighting equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and replace equipment
• Knowledge of safe work practices, particularly regarding electrical safety
• Ability to manage time effectively and adapt quickly to changing priorities

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree in audio-visual technology, electronics, or broadcast technology preferred or equivalent experience in a similar role for at least 5 years.
• Experience troubleshooting systems
• Experience with Creston Systems or similar systems preferred

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.    Must be able to lift to 30 pounds and occasionally life and/or move up to 50 pounds.  The employee must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to work in a Casino environment, amid noise, crowded situations, etc. Ability to work with diversified customers, ability to work independently and under customer demands.