What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audio Visual Technician position at Trident Consulting?
We’re hiring for a “Junior AV/ Event Technician” role in “San Francisco, CA (Onsite)” with one of our industry-leading clients. This is a long-term opportunity, with competitive pay, and the team is actively scheduling interviews.
Role: Junior AV/ Event Technician
Location: San Francisco, CA (Onsite)
Duration: W2 Contract
Rate: $35 - 40/hour
Responsibilities:
- Working Hours: Onsite from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Event Support: Assist the senior team in running live in-office broadcasting events (All Hands, webinars, town halls). Learn to seamlessly switch between audio, video, and graphics operator roles.
- Daily AV Operations: Provide end-to-end support for conference room systems, ensuring the reliable operation of Google Meet, Zoom, and Logitech conferencing equipment.
- Hands-on Troubleshooting: Respond to AV and IT support requests via our Helpdesk system. Handle Tier 1 and Tier 2 troubleshooting for macOS, AV hardware, and peripherals, escalating complex issues when necessary.
- Equipment Maintenance: Assist in operating, maintaining, and setting up live event equipment (LED wall displays, confidence monitors, projectors, PTZ cameras, and presentation clickers).
- Inventory & Organization: Take pride in maintaining meticulously clean and organized tech spaces (AV Booth, storage rooms) and help track AV hardware inventory.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside IT, Facilities, and Workplace Operations to ensure seamless tech experiences for both in-office and hybrid employees.
Requirements Qualifications:
- Experience: 1–3 years of hands-on experience in AV support, live event production, or IT helpdesk roles.
- Foundational AV Knowledge: Familiarity with standard audio-visual equipment (cameras, microphones, displays) and a strong desire to master complex systems like Q-SYS and AV-over-IP.
- Conferencing Platforms: Working knowledge of enterprise video conferencing platforms (Google Meet, Zoom Rooms, or similar).
- Tech Savviness: Basic to intermediate troubleshooting experience with macOS and Apple hardware. Familiarity with ticketing systems (JIRA Service Desk, Zendesk, etc.) is a plus.
- Growth Mindset: A highly organized, eager-to-learn professional who thrives when collaborating with and learning from senior-level team members.
- Customer Service: Excellent communication skills with a friendly, approachable demeanor when helping end-users.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and handle heavy AV equipment (up to 50 lbs) as needed for installations and event setups.
Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we’ve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success. Learn more: tridentconsultinginc.com.
Some of our recent awards include:
- Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco.
- Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe.
- Received the TechServe Excellence award.
- Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.
- Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.
Salary : $35 - $40