What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events & Exhibits Crew Technician position at Modern Display Service Inc?
Job Overview
For over 75 years, Modern has been a trusted partner creating extraordinary live events, expos, and exhibits. The Events & Exhibits Crew Technician is a skilled, hands-on role supporting trade shows, exhibits, conventions, and expos. This position is ideal for experienced event operations technicians, exhibit installers, or trade show crew members who can work independently and operate specialized equipment safely.
This role is well-suited for experienced technicians who want variety and flexibility without sacrificing professional, high-quality work, including those supplementing other trade, production, or freelance roles.
Crew Technicians play a key role in event setup, onsite labor and show operation, and teardown, supporting high-quality exhibit installations and live event production under the direction of Production Supervisors and Crew Leads.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform advanced event setup and teardown for trade shows, exhibits,conventions, conferences,andotherlive events
- Install and dismantle pipe and drape, carpet, booths,tables/chairs, signage,and custom exhibit structures
- Assemble exhibits and modular build systems such asBeMatrixand AGAM
- Load and unload equipment using proper material handling techniques
- Drive and safelyoperatebox trucks and sprinter vans
- Operate equipment including forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts (as certified)
- Support or executebasicelectrical setupandpower distribution
- Follow floor plans, production documents, and technical layoutsand instructions
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site
- Identifyissues and proactively communicate with supervisors
- Represent the company professionally with clients, venues, and show staff
Preferred Experience
Prior experience in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred:
- Forklift operation
- Box truck driving
- Electrical or power distribution
- Rigging or overhead installs
- BeMatrixor modular exhibit systems
- Construction or carpentry
- Boom lift and scissor lift operation
- Experience as an event crew member, exhibit installer, or trade show technician
- Work on exhibits, conventions, expos, or live event production crews
Qualifications
- Previousexperience in event production, exhibit installation, staging, construction, or technical crew roles
- Ability to take direction from Production Supervisors and Crew Leads andwork independently and as part of a production crew
- Ability to lift 50 lbs, bend and crouch down, and work on your feet for extended periods
- Comfortable working early mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime
- Willingness and transportation to travel to various in-state, and potentially out-of-state event locations
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Valid driver’s licenserequired
- Clean driving record required for driving roles
Why Work With Us
- Higher-tier hourly pay for skilled technicians
- Work ona variety ofhigh-profile trade shows, live events, and exhibits
- Opportunities to expand technical skills and certifications
- Flexible, on-call scheduling
- Professional, team-focused work environment
- Clear path for growth into lead or supervisory roles
Schedule
On-call, part-time, seasonal
Nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed