Audio Visual Technician (Full-Time)

Salary: $18.90 Hourly
Location : Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, AR
Job Type: Full Time- Regular Position
Department: Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau
Division: Operations
Opening Date: 10/23/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hiring Salary:: 18.90
Supervisory Responsibility?: No
On-Line Applications Only?: Yes
Department:: CVB
Grade: B22
The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
This position is considered Essential Personnel under the LRCVB Inclement weather policy.
JOB OBJECTIVE: To provide technical assistance in the installation, set up and operation of audio-visual equipment to include sound, lighting, stage equipment, cable television, and stage set-ups for events held at Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau facilities.
Essential Functions
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Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of two (2) years of vocational-technical school or college coursework in Television and Film Production, Broadcast Journalism, or a related area, and two (2) year of experience with stage lighting, sound systems, and audio-visual equipment, or a related area. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must show proof of valid automobile insurance before being approved to drive any LRCVB vehicle.
• Must possess a forklift certification within one (1) year of employment and maintain license for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must be available to work outside your normal working hours to include nights, holidays, and weekends as required.

This position may require one or more of the following pre-employment screenings: drug and alcohol screening, or background investigation.
Application Requirements

• ONLY On-Line Applications Accepted.
• Application and Supplemental Questions required by Closing Date.
• Selected candidates must take and pass computerized skills assessment at a later date.

Applicable experience must be included in the on-line application/electronic work history. Please do not leave the work history section of the application "blank" or with a "see resume" statement. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the rejection of your application documents.
Applicants' Responsibilities:
Applicants are responsible for the accuracy of their contact information and keeping informed of their application status. Applicants are responsible for completing all selection components (ie., supplemental questions, written exams, performance/practical exams) as required by the job posting. (When possible, tentative exam dates, etc. will be listed on the job posting so that applicants can make timely inquiries.)
Applicants may check the status of their application for any position by periodically logging into their applicant account at ; therefore, applicants should keep their Username and Password available for this purpose. Applicants may call the Human Resource office (501) 371-4590 to check their status if they are having computer difficulties.
LRCVB Benefits - Full-Time Employees
Health Insurance - Cigna - Emp only cost per pay period Base Plan: $14.98; Buy-up Plan: $42.79. Two (2) plans to choose from: Base Plan (High Deductible); Buy-up Plan (Point of Service)

• Base Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), 100% after deductible
• Buy-up Plan: $1,500 deductible (in network), $35 co-pay for PCP - $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $35, $60 (Retail Specialty: $100 copay)
• Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment

Dental Insurance - Emp: $0; Emp & Spouse: $11.22; Emp & Child: $15.68; Family = $29.80 per pay period

• MetLife Dental - $50 deductible except for Preventative Services
• $0 deductible for Preventative Services
• Maximum of $1,000 annual benefit per person per calendar year
• Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment

Vision Insurance - Emp: $2.81; Emp & Spouse, Emp & Child and Family: $6.59 per pay period

• MetLife Vision - $0 deductible - co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $25 co-pay for materials lenses & frames or up to $60 co-pay for contact lens fitting & evaluation
• $130 allowance for frames (once every 24 month frames/12 month lenses)
• Or - Contact Lens - $130 allowance for contacts
• Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment

Life Insurance - LRCVB pays employee premium (dependent life not offered)

• 2 times annual salary rounded to the nearest thousands of coverage to a maximum of $350,000
• Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment

Accidental Death and Dismemberment - LRCVB pays employee premium

• 2 times annual salary rounded to the nearest thousands of coverage
• Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment

Long Term Disability - LRCVB pays employee premium

• Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment.

Pension - Automatic enrollment, effective the first day of regular full-time employment

• Defined Benefits Plan: 4.5% employee contribution/9% employer contribution
• Vested after 5 years of service; Normal retirement age is 65.

Flexible Spending Account/ Health Savings Account -

• Choose from FSA (with Buy-up Plan), HSA (with Base Plan) or Dependent Care Expenses,
• FSA - can enroll at Open Enrollment or after one year of service
• HSA - can enroll during initial enrollment period or at Open Enrollment

Deferred Compensation - Arkansas Diamond Plan - employee contribution only, no employer contribution.
Voluntary Supplement Coverage - AFLAC (accident, cancer, etc.) voluntary insurance for employee, spouse and/or child(ren).
Tuition Assistance - $1,000 per semester, up to $3,000 per calendar year, available after 6 months of employment.
Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave PolicyYears of Service Accruedper Pay PeriodYearly PTO AccrualMax carryover0 - 3 years6.16160.163203 -10 years7.70200.2032010 - 20 years8.62224.1232020 + years10.16264.16320
Short Term Disability (STD) Leave Policy
Years of Service Accruedper Pay PeriodYearly PTO AccrualMax carryoverAll1.8548.101000
Unused PTO hours in excess of the maximum will be transferred to STD account annually up to the maximum carryover for STD hours.
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Are you willing to start at $18.90 hourly?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have two (2) years of vocational-technical school or college coursework in Television and Film Production, Broadcast Journalism, or a related area?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have at least two (2) years of work experience with stage lighting, sound systems and audio-visual equipment?

• Yes
• No

04
Will you be able to obtain a forklift certification within one (1) year of employment and maintain license for the duration of employment in this position?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License?(Must maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.)

• Yes
• No

06
Are you able to show proof of valid automobile insurance?

• Yes
• No

07
Are you available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required?

• Yes
• No

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How did you find out about this particular position?

• LRJobs.LittleRock.gov
• Facebook/Social Media
• Arkansas Business
• KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live
• Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino)
• City Employee
• Friend or relative who does not work for the City
• Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
• Career Builder/Indeed
• Government Jobs
• Indeed
• College/University Career Page
• Career Fair
• Virtual Job Fair
• Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce)
• Re-entry Program (Community Programs)
• Department of Workforce Services
• Professional Association
• Other

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