Audio Visual Technician - Waterside District

Xfinity Live!; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterside District in Norfolk, VA is seeking an Audio Visual Technician for part-time events. The role involves setting up microphones, speakers, projectors, lighting, and coordinating audio with TV visuals for concerts, meetings and presentations.

You will ensure equipment quality, maintain inventory, and support venue staff as needed. The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent with vocational training, 2 years in AV or maintenance, fluent English, and willingness to work nights,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with advanced vocational training and 2 years in audiovisual or building maintenance.
• Professional certification may be required by state regulations.
• Must speak fluent English.
• Strong communication, reading/writing, and math skills.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Set up and install equipment such as microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, and lighting fixtures for events.
• Set up and operate sound equipment and spotlights.
• Confer with meeting or concert director to establish cues and directions; coordinate audio with television images.
• Test, diagnose and repair media system issues and ensure quality of sound feeds.
• Maintain inventory and ensure safe transfer and shipment of equipment.
• Educate and train venue staff in the proper use of equipment as needed.
• Respond courteously to guest questions, complaints and requests.
• Perform light maintenance tasks as needed.

Job description

Job Category: FOH

Requisition Number: AUDIO004643

• Posted : September 19, 2024
• Part-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Blue Moon TapHouse
333 Waterside Dr
Norfolk, VA 23510, USA

Description

Norfolk's premier dining and entertainment district is a central place where you can hang out, dine and relax with your whole family. Waterside District features the best of national, regional and local restaurants and offers live music, festivals and more. Located in the heart of the central business district and adjacent to the City of Norfolk's world-class waterfront and festival site, Waterside District is a central gathering place for local residents and visitors.

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.

Compensation range for this position is $18.00-$21.00 per hour, depending on experience.

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