Lead Technician (F/T)

Alliance Audio Visual, Ltd; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Alliance Audio Visual is seeking a Lead Audio Visual Technician to manage technical teams during events across multiple locations in the United States. The role emphasizes leadership, clear communication, and adherence to high standards in all phases of production.

You will oversee full-time and part-time technicians, coordinate with clients and venues, and supervise show execution to ensure flawless results and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years in audio-visual event production with leadership experience.
• Technical: Ability to read complex AV specs; proficient with standard software and tech tools.
• Leadership: Strong communication, delegation, and client/venue liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technicians across all event phases.
• Coordinate staffing and equipment needs; schedule and adjust as required.
• Oversee onsite setup, operation, and teardown with high standards.
• Maintain equipment paperwork and lifecycle oversight.
• Debrief with Sales Manager post-event for feedback and improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Client & venue communication

Scheduling & operations

Technical aptitude

Reading schematics

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

High school diploma

College degree recommended

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Zoom

WebEx

Equipment management software

Job description

Job Description

The Lead Audio Visual Technician plays a critical role in managing technical teams, ensuring operational excellence and representing Alliance AV's values of professionalism, reliability and high-quality service. This role requires strong leadership, clear communication and a commitment to maintaining the company's standards across all phases of event production. The Lead Tech is responsible for overseeing full-time and part-time technicians, managing client and venue relationships and supervising event execution.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Staff Management

• Lead and manage full-time and part-time technicians during all phases of event production, clearly assigning roles and responsibilities.
• Oversee the full scope of technician scheduling and daily operational needs, making real-time adjustments as required.
• Provide ongoing training for technicians regarding company procedures, performance expectations and technical best practices.
• Uphold and enforce company standards of conduct, professionalism, safety, and technical excellence.

Event Pre-Production & Planning

• Communicate directly with clients and venues to confirm event details, participating in pre-planning calls and meetings.
• Lead advance production meetings with technicians to review key details for large-scale events.
• Coordinate directly with management to determine staffing and equipment needs.

Show Operation, Event Execution & On-Site Management

• Lead onsite setup and teardown operations for events, maintaining Alliance AV's standards of excellence.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for clients, hotel staff and convention center operational teams.
• Serve as a dedicated show operator for key events, ensuring flawless execution from start to finish.
• Maintain personal technical proficiency with current and upcoming event technologies to effectively support and back up the onsite team.
• Debrief with the Sales Manager and team, post-event, to share operational feedback, opportunities, and issues.

Equipment (EQ) Oversight

• Prepare, review and audit all equipment paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee technicians through the equipment lifecycle: prep/staging, truck loading/unloading, delivery/pickup, receiving and case organization.

Required Background, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. A college degree is preferred, but a strong balance of advanced audio-visual skills and leadership experience will be considered.
• Experience: 3+years of audio-visual event production experience, with prior experience in team leadership, technology or hospitality management required.
• Technical Skills: Advanced ability to read and interpret complex audio/visual specifications and schematics. Competency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, WebEx and equipment management software.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead a team, delegate tasks and communicate clearly with clients, venues and management.
• Attributes: Exceptional organizational, time-management, prioritization and critical problem-solving skills under high-pressure live environments.

Job Details & Benefits:

• Job Type: Full Time
• Pay: Salary, $55k-65k, Commensurate with Experience (DOE)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, On Call, Weekends as needed (based on event schedule)
• Work Location: Multiple locations

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

About Us:

Alliance Audio Visual is a full-service AV event rental company with an excellent track record of exceeding hospitality management and guest experience expectations by providing premium full-service AV production.

Application Question(s):

1. When would you be able to start?