Event Services Technician - Audio Visual, Event Technology

Pinnacle Live, LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Live is seeking an Event Services Technician to support floor operations for live, virtual, and hybrid events in hotel and hospitality settings. You will assist with setup, strikes, operation of AV solutions, and ensure top-notch customer service for guests and clients.

The role emphasizes strong technical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment, with a focus on reliable, high-quality event delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer-focused with a team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced event environments.
• Experience in AV or hospitality is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with floor operations, including setup, strike and operation of AV solutions in a hotel/hospitality setting.
• Greet guests/clients and provide clear instructions on equipment use.
• Maintain ongoing communication with client to ensure event success.
• Ensure inventory and equipment are secure, maintained and reported for issues.
• Support technicians to enhance audio, video, staging and networking capabilities.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Planning ability

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal/written communication

Customer focus

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

AV/hospitality exposure

Computer literacy (hardware/software/networking)

Job description

Event Services Technician

Company Overview

Pinnacle Live is a premium, in-house AV partner. We elevate live event expectations for people and venues who demand better. With an expert balance of big-picture problem-solving and boots-on-the-ground execution, we deliver bespoke AV solutions for in-person, virtual, and hybrid meetings and live events. The most impressive, impactful meeting and events all have the same common denominator: dedicated, determined people working behind-the-scenes to make it happen. We’re looking for those people. Pinnacle Live is a Collaborative Crusader. We empower you to tackle tough challengestodeliver unforgettable hospitality and live event experiences.

Job Summary

The Event Services Technician is responsible for assisting with the floor operations, including setup,strike,and operation of technology solutions in a hotel or hospitality environment with a focus on delivering unmatched customer service to our guests and clients.

Essential Functions

• Ensure all event sets and strikes are completed according to Company SOPs.
• Greet guests/clients before event and provide clear instructions on how to operate equipment.
• Provide continued communication with client to ensure success of all events
• Follows through on all client requests
• Look for opportunities to enhance client’s event
• Maintain accurate client event information within the Company’s business systems
• Review daily invoices with client and obtain client’s signature on invoice(s)
• Comply with all Company security and safety measures and is constantly aware of the property inventory and location of equipment and ensures inventory is secure from theft and /ordamage
• Ensure all inventory is in good working order and rental condition
• Ensure any lost stolen or damaged equipment is immediately reported to management.
• Ensure inventory is secure from theft and/or damage.
• Make sure all Company occupied areas are clean, organized, and up to Company standards
• Continually work toward enhancing and improving technical skills to include audio, video/data, staging and computer operation and networking.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Prior exposure to audio visual and/or hospitality industry
• Computer proficiency (hardware,softwareand networking

Required Skills & Knowledge

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Strong technical aptitude
• Planning ability; able to plan ahead and prioritize
• Excellent organizations skills
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Strong verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Strong customer focus
• Strong team player orientation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit at a desk
• Stand or walk for long periods, including up and down stairs
• Consistently bend and stoop
• Use hands to hold, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk, hear and communicate.
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Pinnacle Live is an E-verify and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Pinnacle Live is committed to welcoming, valuing, and supporting every person and their unique contributions. We are actively working to foster an environment where diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and mutual respect thrive. We recognize that diversity is intersectional, and that actively valuing diversity demands that we continually strive to establish a welcoming atmosphere for all.

Pinnacle Live welcomes, openly acknowledges, empowers, and celebrates the diversity of all our team members, clients, and partners, and affirms the identities and experiences of all our members. We strive to create an environment where we actively embrace all forms of diversity.