A recruitment agency is looking for an AV technician to set up and operate audio and video equipment for events. Responsibilities include collaborating with clients, maintaining equipment, and providing technical support. Candidates should possess critical thinking skills and experience with sound equipment. This role may require working during days, nights, and weekends.
Qualifications
Ability to work well in a group and contribute to staff meetings.
Identify problems and needs effectively.
Make decisions that maximize both individual and collective good.
Responsibilities
Set up, connect, and test AV equipment for events.
Collaborate with clients to determine specifications.
Install permanent AV equipment in buildings.
Clean, repair, and maintain equipment.
Provide technical assistance to users.
Create and maintain records of inventory.
Troubleshoot equipment errors.
Monitor sound and video feeds.
Skills
Interpersonal skills
Critical thinking skills
Experience with sound equipment
Knowledge of live stream platforms
Job description
Overview
An audio-visual (AV) technician sets up and operates audio and video equipment for events and broadcasts. They may also install permanent equipment in offices and schools.
Responsibilities
Equipment: Set up, connect, and test AV equipment, including microphones, soundboards, and video monitors
Events: Collaborate with clients to determine AV needs, and implement their specifications
Installation: Install permanent AV equipment in offices, schools, and other buildings
Maintenance: Clean, repair, and maintain equipment
Technical support: Provide technical assistance to users of AV equipment
Inventory: Create and maintain records of inventory, maintenance, and other equipment details
Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot equipment or system errors
Monitoring: Monitor sound and video feeds, and conduct quality control analysis during performances
Qualifications
Interpersonal skills, such as the ability to work well in a group and contribute to staff meetings
Critical thinking skills, such as the ability to identify problems and needs
Valuing skills, such as the ability to make decisions that maximize both individual and collective good
Experience with sound equipment and setup
Knowledge of live stream platforms such as Facebook, Youtube, and/or Vimeo
AV technicians may work in commercial and residential settings and may need to work days, nights, and weekends.