AV Technician

Roles and responsibilities

1. Technical Knowledge

• AV Equipment Expertise: A solid understanding of various AV equipment, such as microphones, projectors, speakers, video cameras, soundboards, lighting systems, and telecommunication tools.
• Signal Flow and Connectivity: Knowledge of how audio and video signals are transmitted and processed, including familiarity with HDMI, VGA, SDI, audio cables, and wireless connections.
• Computer Proficiency: AV Technicians often need to operate specialized software for presentations, video conferencing, or media playback, as well as troubleshoot computer-related AV issues.

2. Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving

• Identifying and Fixing Issues: Quickly identifying and resolving problems such as poor audio quality, video signal loss, equipment malfunctions, or connectivity issues during an event or performance.
• Real-Time Problem-Solving: The ability to address AV issues immediately during events without disrupting the flow of a presentation or performance.

3. Attention to Detail

• Ensuring Proper Setup: Ensuring that all AV equipment is properly set up, calibrated, and tested before an event or presentation. This includes checking sound levels, video clarity, lighting angles, and syncing devices.
• Precision in Adjustments: Making adjustments to sound, video, or lighting levels to ensure optimal performance for the intended effect or event.

4. Communication Skills

• Collaborating with Team Members: AV Technicians often work as part of a team with event coordinators, performers, presenters, and other technical staff, requiring clear communication to ensure smooth operations.
• Client Interaction: Communicating with clients to understand their specific AV needs for events and making recommendations based on their requirements.

5. Knowledge of AV Software

• Presentation Software: Familiarity with software like PowerPoint, Keynote, or Google Slides to control slideshows, videos, and other media.
• Audio and Video Editing Software: Basic knowledge of editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro) to assist with video production, or to make quick edits during live broadcasts or events.
• Control Systems: Expertise with control systems such as Crestron, Extron, or AMX for managing integrated AV systems in large venues.

6. Time Management and Organizational Skills

• Event Preparation: Organizing AV equipment setup well in advance of an event to ensure everything is in place before the event starts.
• Efficient Setup and Tear-Down: Managing time effectively to set up and tear down AV equipment quickly and without errors, especially when working on tight schedules between events.
• Coordination of Multiple Devices: Managing multiple AV devices simultaneously to ensure that everything runs on time during a live event.

7. Understanding of Sound and Lighting

• Sound Mixing and Balance: Adjusting audio levels for microphones, speakers, and other sound devices to ensure clear and balanced sound throughout an event.
• Lighting Control: Understanding how to adjust lighting setups for optimal visibility, ambiance, and visual effects for both presenters and audiences.
• Acoustics Knowledge: Understanding how to optimize sound in different venues based on acoustics and ensuring that sound equipment is placed effectively to minimize echoes or distortion.

Desired candidate profile

• Assists in providing technical support and setup of AV equipment to the Meeting & Events, and guests.
• Assist in guiding the users to help set up AV systems or resolve escalated issues.
• Troubleshoots and maintains all the AV equipment.
• Hotel Guest Rooms TV channels and transmission systems are up-to-date and in operation all the time.
• Ensure every month that an inventory is conducted for all equipment used for Meeting & Events.

Requirements:

• Experience as AV technician is required but not essential.
• Ability to find creative solutions, taking ownership of duties and tasks assigned.
• Personal integrity, with the ability to work in an environment that demands excellence.
• Experience working with IT systems on various platforms.
• Strong communication skills.