Audio Visual Technician - Sports & Social Washington

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality and entertainment venue in Washington, DC is seeking an Audio Visual Technician to set up equipment for events and ensure high-quality audio-visual support. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, fluency in English, and experience in audio visual operations. This part-time position requires strong communication skills and physical capability to lift heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Advanced vocational training and two years of experience in audio visual.
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 100–200 pounds.
• Reading and writing abilities for task documentation and equipment manuals.

Responsibilities

• Set up and install audio visual equipment for events.
• Monitor sound feeds to ensure quality.
• Respond to guest questions and complaints.

Skills

Fluent English

Sound equipment operation

Lighting systems setup

Strong communication skills

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Audio Visual Technician - Sports & Social Washington

Location: Washington, DC

Responsibilities

• Set up and install equipment such as microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, and sound and mixing boards for events and functions (e.g., concerts, meetings, presentations).
• 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 the designated layout.
• Test and resolve equipment issues; diagnose and correct media system problems.
• Coordinate audio feeds with television images and 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 safe transfer and shipment of equipment.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and report unsafe conditions or malfunctions to a supervisor; may educate and train venue staff in safe use of equipment.
• Respond in a courteous and prompt manner to guest questions, complaints, or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.
• May perform other minor maintenance, preventative maintenance duties, and/or work with other departments and venue General Managers to promote teamwork and quality service.
• Perform job duties with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus advanced vocational training and two years of experience in audio visual and general building maintenance or construction, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional certification and license may be required by state or municipality regulations.
• Must speak fluent English.
• Specialized knowledge and skills or certification in sound, televising and lighting equipment mechanics, and general maintenance.
• Strong communication skills to interact with supervisors, service staff, and venue guests.
• Reading and writing abilities to document tasks, order supplies, receive instructions, and read equipment repair manuals.
• Mathematical skills including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Physical ability to carry, lift, push, and pull items weighing up to 100–200 pounds; frequently stand, move, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and crawl as part of duties.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Design, Art/Creative, Information Technology
• Industries: Restaurants

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