Audio Visual Technician - Sports & Social Washington

Xfinity Live!; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Xfinity Live! in Washington, DC is seeking an Audio Visual Technician - Sports & Social Washington to join our events team.

You will set up and operate audio and video gear for concerts, meetings, and presentations, coordinate with directors, and ensure quality sound and lighting. This role requires a high school diploma plus vocational training and about two years in AV or building maintenance, with fluency in English and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; vocational training preferred.
• Minimum two years of audio visual or building maintenance experience.
• Ability to lift up to 100-200 pounds and work nights/weekends.
• Fluent English with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Professional certification or license may be required by local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Set up and install microphones, speakers, video screens for events.
• Operate sound equipment and spotlights.
• Coordinate cues with meeting or concert director.
• Test and resolve media system issues and maintain equipment.
• Maintain inventory and ensure safe transfer and shipment of gear.
• Assist venue staff and respond to guest questions and requests.
• Perform maintenance and upgrades as needed.

Skills

Audio visual setup

Troubleshooting

Communication

Stage lighting knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sound systems

Lighting equipment

Job description

Audio Visual Technician - Sports & Social Washington

Job Category : FOH

Requisition Number : AUDIO004564

• Posted : August 13, 2024
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Washington, DC 20009, USA

Description

Audio Visual Technician Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Set up and install equipment such as microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards for events and functions such as concerts, meetings, andpresentations.
• Set up and operate sound equipment.
• Set up and operate spotlights.
• Confer with meeting or concert director to establish cues and directions.
• Create and install custom lighting systems.
• Monitor sound feeds to ensure quality.
• Ensure equipment is installed according to designated layout.
• Test and resolve equipment issues.
• Diagnose and correct media system problems.
• Coordinate audio feeds with television images.
• Mix sound inputs and feeds.
• Fix or send in equipment for repairs as needed, and approved.
• Clean audio and video equipment and store properly.
• Ensure the safe transfer and shipment of equipment.
• Maintain inventory of equipment.
• Report all unsafe conditions or malfunctioningequipment to supervisor. Mayeducate and trainvenue staff in the safe and proper use of equipment.
• Respond in a courteous and prompt manner to all guest questions, complaints and/or requests to ensure strong guestsatisfaction.
• May also perform other minor maintenance andrepairs and/or conduct preventative maintenance duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service throughdaily communication and coordination with other departments and venue General Managers.
• Perform job duties with minimal supervision.
• High School diploma or equivalent plus advanced vocational trainingand two years of experience in audio visual and general building maintenance or construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional certification and licensemay berequired by State and/or municipalityregulations.
• Must speak fluent English.
• Specializedknowledge and skills or certification within a field or discipline such assound, televising and lighting equipment mechanics, and general maintenance.
• Communication skillsare utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other supervisors,service staff andvenue guests.
• Reading and writingabilities are utilized in order to document or record all tasks completed,to order supplies, to receive instructions for the day and/or toread equipment repair manuals.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are usedfrequently.
• May be required to work nights, weekends,and/or holidays.

The Audio Visual Technician position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Carrying, lifting, pushing and/or pulling items weighing up to 100-200 pounds.
• Frequently standing up and moving about the facility.
• Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility.
• Frequently bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing and crawling.

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