Video Technician

Position Overview | The Big Picture

The Video Technician is responsible for installation of video equipment for events. This position is responsible for installing and striking the video inventory in a safe, effective, and professional manner while collaborating with production departments and other vendors. This position reports to and receives direction from the Event Technology Manager, and may receive direction from the Assistant Manager, Director of Production, General Manager, Event Directors and the Creative Services team members.

Our Mission Values | Our Commitments

Each employee works together to strive to create the best event design and tradeshow company by:

• improving our communication,

• showing that we care about each other and the company,

• focusing on delivering quality, and

• highlighting professionalism thru personal excellence with shared passion, dedication, and commitment to client value.

Essential Duties | What You’ll Do – The Fun Stuff

• Live event video related duties, including equipment installation and operation of projectors, switchers, scalers, cameras, playback devices, etc

• May draft system layouts, plan system layouts, and ensure appropriate equipment is packed as needed.

• Performs minor repairs and maintenance of equipment including soldering, cleaning, and cable assembly.

• Interfaces professionally with Client onsite if necessary to discuss changes to the design or plan.

• Reviews pull-sheets and preps equipment for each job based on pull sheets and knowledge of video needs.

• May be on-site technician during events with live operation needs or supervision of system stability through duration of event while interfacing with client.

• Maintains workspace to ensure department is organized, safe and free from obstacles and debris.

• May work with the FLEX system to manage inventory.

• May track and enter time and tasks assigned to work projects into Labor Log on computer.

Other Duties and Safety Requirements | There’s More!

• Assists in maintaining departmental workspace to ensure work is organized, safe and free from obstacles and debris.

• Complies with all department and company safety guidelines, procedures, and rules.

• Mentors safe work practices to co-workers and team.

• Completes all safety training as directed and within established timelines.

• Interfaces professionally with all people, internal and external, in a kind and respectful manner.

Job Description

• Tracks and enters time and assigns hours and tasks to appropriate events and jobs in time and

attendance system.

• Completes all Human Resources and Payroll tasks and notifications through the Employee Self Service

Online Portal on a weekly basis, as directed and within established timelines.

• Assists in other departments as needed and directed.

• May perform other duties as required.

Qualifications | What You Need to Bring

• Associates Degree in theatrical production or related field preferred.

• 3+ years of technician experience in video

• Detailed knowledge of electricity, video, and related technical equipment required.

• Adept skill in operating video equipment including projectors, monitors, screens, cameras, playback

sources.

• Bilingual Spanish a plus.

• Knowledge of event venues a plus.

• Knowledge of simple rigging including truss stands and structures a plus.

• Ability to read and interpret pull sheets.

• Experience with running shows live as a board operator, cameraman, and video operator in complex

production situations.

• Field understanding of electrical capacities and proper, safe utilization of A/C power distribution

equipment.

• Understanding of standard control and signal distribution protocols.

• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.

• Works well under pressure with a proven ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced setting, and meet

deadlines and goals.

• Ability to tolerate long work shifts and work flexible schedules to include evenings and weekends.

• Good knowledge and ability to use tools and equipment that may include: electrical wire, electrical

testers, fuses, soldering iron, pliers, wire strippers, c-wrench, screwdriver, hand drill, tape measure,

dollies, high lift, and 8 foot, 12 and 14 foot ladders.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements | What it is Like in the Office and Shop

• Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, bend and reach during entire work shift.

• Able to walk 50% of the work shift.

• Ability to work with hands and arms during entire shift.

• Must be able to move and climb ladders without accommodation.

• Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull 50 lbs. throughout the shift. Occasionally may move up to and

over 100 lbs. with assistance.

• Ability to handle fragile items safely.

• Required to move between two buildings throughout the work shift.

• Must have 20/20 vision with correction.

• Must be able to tolerate cold, heat and humid conditions.

• May be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals throughout the work shift.

• Ability to tolerate moderate noise.