A/V TECHNICIAN

Freestyle Productions, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Freestyle Productions, Inc. is seeking an A/V technician to participate in day-to-day operations, including prep, setup, operation, strike and occasional transport of equipment for events and rentals.

The role requires basic knowledge of sound, lighting, video and staging, willingness to lift 80 lbs, drive box trucks with a DOT physical, and a friendly, hands-on approach to learn more about event production and equipment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Audio Visual equipment and the ability to show that knowledge.
• Ability to lift 80 lbs.
• Clean driving record with background check.
• Comfortable driving box trucks with a DOT physical required.
• Willingness to learn event production and equipment.
• Must be willing have fun while your hands are dirty.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of gear for shows and events (including cleaning, minor repairs and labeling).
• Loading of Trucks and Vans.
• Setup of gear on show sites (including running cables, building truss, hanging lighting & audio, setting up cameras, computers, drape..etc).
• Operation of equipment as needed.
• Strike of equipment.
• Returning gear to inventory.
• Occasional transport of gear to and from shows via truck or van.

Skills

Sound knowledge

Lighting knowledge

Video knowledge

Staging knowledge

Box truck driving capability

Job description

This A/V technician takes part in the day to day operations of Freestyle Productions. This includes the preparation, setup, operation, strike and occasional transport of equipment for all events and rental.

This position requires a basic knowledge of sound, lighting, video and staging.

This position will require odd hours and weekend availability

Responsibilitie s include:

Preparation of gear for shows and events (including cleaning, minor repairs and labeling)

Loading of Trucks and Vans

Setup of gear on show sites (including running cables, building truss, hanging lighting & audio, setting up cameras, computers, drape..etc)

Operation of equipment as needed

Strike of equipment

Returning gear to inventory

Occasional transport of gear to and from shows via truck or van

Requirements include:

Basic knowledge of Audio Visual equipment and the ability to show that knowledge

Ability to lift 80 lbs

Clean driving record with background check

Comfortable driving box trucks with a DOT physical required

Maintain clear communication when schedules overlap

Prior forklift experience a plus - we can train you on our equipment

Willingness to learn event production and equipment

Above all: Must be willing have fun while your hands are dirty

Salary is based upon experience and commission applied to actual sales.

Job Type: Full-time, Hourly with overtime.

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Supplemental pay types:

Show pay for working on location on shows

Ability to commute/relocate:

Minneapolis, MN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)