Part-Time AV Technician

Houston Rockets; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Houston Rockets is seeking a Part-Time AV Technician to manage and operate audiovisual systems for Toyota Center events, including basketball games and other functions. Responsibilities include setting up and striking AV equipment, running portable PA systems, and coordinating with game operations for gameday production.

The role requires at least 3 years of AV experience, strong customer service skills, and knowledge of RF and audio signal flow.

Qualifications

• High School graduate; CTS certification a plus.
• Minimum 3 years AV experience.
• Excellent customer service and professional appearance.
• Strong knowledge of audio and video terminology and signal flow.
• Ability to operate small and large live sound consoles.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operations of audiovisual systems: set and strike scorer’s table; set and strike stats monitors.
• Set, operate and strike audiovisual systems for Toyota Center events, including basketball and other events; set up portable PA systems.
• Assist Game Operations with technical aspects of gameday production.
• Maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot and repair audiovisual system components.
• Set, operate and strike press conference audio and lights.
• Route audio/video signals to monitors, broadcasters, and team video rooms.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs with contractors/vendors.
• Demonstrate One Team philosophy of Passion, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Teamwork.

Skills

AV systems operation

Customer service

RF signal flow

Intercom systems knowledge

Live sound reinforcement

Soldering audio cables

Cable terminations

Flex scheduling

Education

High School diploma

CTS Certification

Tools

ClearCom

Riedel intercom

Audio consoles

RF distribution equipment

Job description

Part-Time AV Technician

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Perform daily operations of the audiovisual systems (audio set and strike, RF cable distribution, intercom and scoreboards/video boards) set and strike scorer’s table; set and strike stats monitors.
• Set, operate and strike all aspects of the audiovisual systems for Toyota Center events, including basketball, third party and internal events. Able to set up, run and strike portable PA systems.
• Assist Game Operations with technical aspects of gameday production.
• Maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot and repair components of the audiovisual systems.
• Set, operate and strike press conference audio and lights.
• Route proper audio and video signals to private and common-area monitors, broadcasters, replay control room and team video rooms.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs with contractors/vendors.
• Demonstrates our One Team philosophy of Passion, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Teamwork.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate, some college preferred. CTS Certification a plus
• Minimum 3 years experience in AV.
• Excellent customer service skills proven through demonstrated ability to interact well with people and help others.
• Technical aptitude and basic knowledge of audio and video equipment, terminology and software and hardware.
• Must demonstrate basic knowledge of RF and audio signal flow and characteristics.
• Portrays a professional image to meet company dress code requirements.
• Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule to include nights and weekends.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to properly operate small and large live sound reinforcement consoles.
• Ability to solder audio cables and/or components.
• Must be familiar with cable types, terminations and wrapping techniques.
• Experience with ClearCom and/or Riedel intercom systems is a also a plus

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use handle or feel, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, communicate with others.
• The vision requirement includes the ability to review written and electronic materials in both digital and physical format.
• The employee must be able to transfer and move items for departmental needs.
• The employee must be able to adjust to changing work hours and locations as needed in light of the strong focus on external communications and relationships.