Live Event AV Technician

City of Raleigh North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Raleigh is seeking an Audio Visual Technician to support event productions at our convention and entertainment venues. You will install equipment, consult with clients on AV needs, and maintain gear to prevent failures in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of AV experience, a basic understanding of electrical circuits, TCP/IP networking, and the safe operation of tools. This on-site role offers exposure to high-profile events and hands-on IT integrations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; 1–3 years AV experience.
• Equivalent combination of training and/or experience accepted.
• Basic electrical knowledge and TCP/IP networking understanding.

Responsibilities

• Install needed equipment required for the success of event productions.
• Consult with clients to ensure they have the proper equipment for the success of their events.
• Perform routine, proactive maintenance on equipment to prevent equipment failures.
• Review and edit work orders to supply the proper equipment.
• Diagnose network and hardware issues, 1st tier helpdesk support, and support a knowledge base for AV systems with IT integrations (processors, AV laptops and software, etc.)
• Change and set up AV equipment between rooms and events in accordance with clients’ needs

Skills

AV technology

Electrical knowledge

TCP/IP networking

Tools usage

Client consultation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Equivalent training/experience

Tools

AV equipment

IT hardware

Job description

The City of Raleigh is seeking an Audio Visual Technician to support event productions at our convention and entertainment venues. You will install equipment, consult with clients on AV needs, and maintain gear to prevent failures in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of AV experience, a basic understanding of electrical circuits, TCP/IP networking, and the safe operation of tools. This on-site role offers exposure to high-profile events and hands-on IT integrations.