AVL Technician

Four Winds Casinos are Equal Opportunity Employers; New Buffalo (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Winds Casinos are Equal Opportunity Employers seeks an Audio-Visual Technician to operate, maintain and troubleshoot audio, video and lighting systems for events, conferences and performances at our New Buffalo properties.

You will communicate AVL requirements with clients and performers, manage equipment inventory, and contribute to production planning. Proficiency with AMX, Dante, Q-Sys and related control systems, plus strong written and verbal communication, is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1–2 years technical AV background.
• Experience operating audio/video equipment for live events preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot AVL equipment for events across departments.
• Communicate AVL needs with clients and performers.
• Manage AVL equipment inventory.
• Assist with production preparation and facilitation at Four Winds properties.
• Create technical documentation such as stage plots and signal flow plans.
• Assist with event setup and tear-down under supervision.

Skills

Audio/Video equipment operation

Event production support

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-2 years technical AV background

Tools

AMX

Dante

Q-Sys

Video switchers

Lighting consoles

Job description

SUMMARY

Operates and maintains audio, video and lighting systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Supports internal and external events across multiple departments by operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting audio-visual equipment for events, conferences, and performances.
• Communicates with clients and performers regarding AVL needs.
• Manages AVL equipment inventory.
• Assists with a variety of production related preparation, planning, and facilitation at all Four Winds properties.
• Generates technical documentation such as stage plots, signal flow plans, lighting plots, and others as needed.
• Assists with event setup and tear-down at the direction of Entertainment Manager or Lead.
• Possesses working knowledge of digital signal flow, video projection systems, video switching and camera operation, audio systems and consoles and stage lighting systems and consoles.
• Possesses working knowledge of AMX, Dante, Q-Sys, and other systems, controllers, and equipment commonly used by the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Promotes the following within the department and among all employees:

• Creates an atmosphere of fun for all casino guests.
• Encourages mutual respect, dignity and integrity with all employees, by setting positive examples at all times.
• Instill an atmosphere that encourages employees to share ideas, discuss concerns and resolve conflicts.
• Retain employees through personal involvement in training and development.
• Explain why we do things, in advance of doing them.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum of High school diploma or GED required. One to two years technical background operating audio and video equipment required.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Familiar with and able to properly operate audio mixing consoles, digital lighting consoles, video and camera switchers.

Basic understanding of AMX, Q-Sys, and Dante systems.

Understanding of digital signal flow and equipment troubleshooting required.

Excellent communications skills and organizational skills required. Must be computer-literate with basic word processing and spreadsheet skills.

This position requires a Level 4 Gaming License.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex of documents, such as technical manuals. Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one, small group, and large group settings, both with employees and outside vendors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is also regularly required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. When on the casino floor, the noise level increases to loud. A casino environment is typically smoky.