AV TECH I (On Call)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Production Manager the Audio-Visual Tech On-Call assists in executing production support for Hard Rock Live events, banquets, and productions, and supports live event functions across property as needed. Performs production duties including but not limited to Sound, Lighting, Carpentry, Rigging, and Stage Management. Handles, moves, services, and maintains a/v equipment. Works in the Production Department of Entertainment to maintain high standards of professionalism, efficiency, and safety.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serves as stagehand, technician, camera operator, and console operator for productions in Hard Rock Live and across the property.
• Works with touring sound, video, carpentry, rigging, or lighting crews during load-in, work calls, rehearsals, shows, and load-out of productions.
• Serves as Hard Rock liaison for outside organizations using theater’s venues or special events as assigned.
• Communicates with Hard Rock A/V Technicians and the Production Manager to provide and obtain information necessary to execute production designs.
• Assists in maintaining the safety and efficiency of all production department and banquets operations.
• Assists in maintaining the safety and efficiency of storage and workspaces.
• Uses a variety of tools, processes, materials, and equipment in completing assigned projects.
• Participates in the maintenance and repair of theatrical systems and equipment.
• Assists with provision and implementation of safe overhead rigging for sound equipment.
• Assists related departments when needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Works days, nights, and weekends, and in accordance with performance schedule.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Preferably 3-5 years of sales experience in the live event industry.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of theory and techniques in sound equipment, signal distribution and design.
• Experience with DiGiCo, Yamaha digital boards, QLab, ProTools, SMAART, line array calculations, software/hardware.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Calm and collected under pressure with a strongly demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, follow schedules and give/follow clear instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to receive and operate cues during soundchecks, rehearsals, and performances.

• Knowledge of job-related health and safety issues. Ability to identify potential hazards
• Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by game and event schedule.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to work effectively at significant elevations such as grid, ladders, and lifts.
• Ability to repeatedly lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods.
• Ability to hold and operate hand, air and power tools.
• Ability to repeatedly bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, squat and crouch.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.