AV Technician

Job Summary:

Under general supervision of the Production Manager, The Audio-Visual Technician at Desert Diamond Arena will assist in work assignments for all technical aspects of the facility. The AV Technician will assist with the day-to-day technical operations and assist with managing all production equipment and department projects.  This includes but is not limited to: video matrix boards, televisions, lighting, electronic signage, audio system, cameras and control room equipment.  This position will also provide technical support for events, presentations, concerts, and other events as needed.

Essential Functions:

• House sound: understand full capabilities of system, set up portable PA systems, set out house microphones for events, ensure connectivity with scoreboard video system and/or distributed TV system, and other A/V related functions.
•  Lighting system: understand full capabilities of computer-controlled lights; program lighting levels, and other related functions.
• Distributed TV system: understand full capabilities of system, ensure connectivity with house sound and/or scoreboard video system; program TVs based on event schedule, and other related functions.
• Equipment Management: manage and maintain lighting, audio and video equipment, ensure proper operations of all equipment, yearly maintenance of equipment and oversee installations, repair and upgrades.
• Special Projects: assist in the research data and procurement of equipment as needed for pending projects.
• Asset Management/Maintenance: assist with inventory of assets within the department as well as completing schedule preventive maintenance work orders for inventoried equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-4 years of related work experience
• Demonstrate proper knowledge and use of all procedures, techniques, machines, materials, equipment, and tools used in technical construction and maintenance.
• Possess knowledge and experience in operational procedures, facility capabilities, industry terminology, event-related services, and technical requirements for the types of events anticipated at the facility. Must possess a thorough understanding of facility's electrical, audio/visual, TV, computer network, telephone, and scoreboard systems.
• Know and guarantee all laws, codes, ordinances, policies, procedures, risk management, safety precautions, rules/regulations and emergency procedures are followed.
• Engage in decision-making that is generally governed by procedure and guided by policy.
• Communicate through verbal, e-mail or written means to supervisors, managers, and upper management.
• Read and comprehend blueprints, drawings, operating and maintenance instructions, and other related materials.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines. Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results.
• Operate a personal computer using Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and other standard office equipment.
• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.