Audio/Visual Equipment / Automation Specialist (REMOTE WORK NOT PERMITTED)

Kansas City International; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in interactive entertainment is seeking an Audio/Visual Equipment / Automation Specialist to join their dynamic team. This full-time position involves troubleshooting and designing solutions for audio-visual and automation systems, with a focus on maintaining quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Candidates with experience in designing immersive experiences such as haunted houses and escape rooms are encouraged to apply, offering a starting salary range of $40,000 to $70,000 annually, depending on experience.

Benefits

Health, vision, dental insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in audio-visual design and maintenance.
• Knowledge of automation platforms like Crestron.
• Ability to design cost-effective interactive scene systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced audio-visual hardware issues.
• Perform routine maintenance on audio-visual equipment.
• Assist in designing haunted house scenes and escape rooms.

Skills

Troubleshooting hardware

Audio-visual design

Network equipment maintenance

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Audio/Visual Equipment / Automation Specialist (REMOTE WORK NOT PERMITTED)Location: Historic West Bottoms, Kansas City, MissouriJob Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $40,000-70,000 per year depending on experience; health, vision, dental after required waiting period.

About Us

Full Moon Productions is seeking a versatile and tech-savvy Audio/Visual Equipment / Automation Specialist to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys troubleshooting hardware, designing creative solutions for interactive attractions, researching innovative approaches for outstanding outcomes, automating physical animation sequences, and maintaining IT infrastructure. If you have experience in audio-visual design and maintenance, escape room puzzle design, haunted house scene design, electrical and pneumatic troubleshooting, and Crestron, Schneider PLC, or similar automation, we’d love to hear from you!

Here Are Some of Our Websites!:

Company & Haunted Houses: https://www.fullmoonprod.com/

Historic Event Space: https://rumelyhistoriceventspace.com/

Escape Games: https://fullmoonescape.com/

Real Estate: https://grouprealestate.co/

West Bottoms Events: https://www.westbottoms.com/

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced audio-visual hardware issues, including power amplifiers, sound systems, automation control systems like Crestron or PLCs, projectors, high and low voltage power runs, relays, pneumatic systems, and CCTV equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on audio-visual equipment, such as speakers, power amplifiers, automation systems like Crestron or PLCs, relays, and pneumatic systems.
• Develop and maintain automation programs using SIMPL Windows, Function Block Diagrams, or Ladder Logic.
• Assist in designing haunted house scenes and escape rooms according to upper management’s specifications.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot network equipment, particularly Ubiquiti devices.
• Install, maintain, operate, and troubleshoot CCTV equipment.
• Research, facilitate, and track purchases of relevant equipment to complete projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
• Research and implement communication protocols like Serial Communications, MODBUS, and network applications such as local web servers, Wi-Fi, and hardwired connections.
• Safely operate and maintain power tools for various installation and maintenance tasks.

Required Skills

• Experience with automation platforms like Crestron or similar systems.
• Ability to administer and maintain CCTV hardware, including hard drive replacements and footage retrieval.
• Knowledge of network equipment maintenance, especially Ubiquiti devices.
• Experience with audio and video editing.
• Familiarity with lighting control systems like Enttec S-Play using protocols such as sACN and Art-Net.
• Ability to run and terminate wiring for CCTV and Ethernet networks.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical team members.
• Experience troubleshooting audio-visual hardware.
• Strong background in hardware research and prototyping.
• Ability to design cost-effective systems tailored for interactive scene needs.

Desired Skills (Not Required)

• Experience with hosting management platforms like Bluehost.
• Familiarity with domain services (e.g., GoDaddy or similar providers).
• Strong photo editing skills using Photoshop or GIMP.
• Experience with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere or Kdenlive.
• Experience with Google Ads, SEO best practices, and social media management.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter and collaboratively with peers to solve problems.
• Experience managing and administering user permissions across various platforms.

If you're passionate about automation, scene design, escape rooms and other recreational entertainment, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!