Event Audio Visual Technical Lead- Fredericton Convention Centre

Position Overview

The Technical Lead is responsible for intermediate level set up and operation of small to large-scale audiovisual systems in a hospitality environment while ensuring complete customer satisfaction. This position reports to an Operations Manager Operations Director or Director of Event Technology.

Key Job Responsibilities

Equipment Operation

Responsible for accurate and timely setup operation and breakdown of intermediate audiovisual equipment.

Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve problems quickly as they arise.

Complies with all Company security and safety measures.

Ensures equipment is secure from theft and/or damage when in use.

Customer Service

Provides excellent service and strive to exceed the expectations and needs of internal and external customers.

Be a leader mentor and coach for other Technicians on Encores Delivering World Class Service philosophy.

Maintains a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication.

Meets with guests on site to ensure that their needs are met and the equipment setup is working properly.

Monitors events and checks in on customers throughout the day.

Understands and fosters the hotel/client relationship.

Technical Ability

Understands the technical aspects of the job and demonstrates advanced operational ability to troubleshoot and problem solve with equipment and software issues.

Anticipates equipment challenges and changes in a timely and professional manner.

Systems Knowledge

Understands company processes follows procedures and completes systems entry and paperwork accurately.

Uses the equipment sheets to determine the equipment scheduled for set up and for strike.

Interacts with other staff and outside vendors for equipment.

Increases revenue by utilizing floor up-selling techniques.

Work with clients to finalize invoices.

As needed work within Encore systems and applications.

Job Qualifications

High school diploma required Associates degree is preferred.

2-3 years of customer service or hospitality experience is preferred.

2-3 years of audio-visual experience is required.

Internal applicants must be Technical 1-Star Certified before applying. External applicants will validate and achieve their Technical 1-Star Certification within 60 days of start date.

A valid drivers license is required for team members in positions that may operate Company vehicles.

Additional DOT requirement may need to be met if applicable.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Competencies

Deliver World Class Service

Hospitality

Ownership

Do The Right Thing

Demonstrates Self-Awareness

Drive Results

Ensures Accountability

See The Big Picture

Decision Quality

Manages Complexity

Value People

Collaborates

Work Environment

Hotel

Work is performed in a hotel/convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high-end audio-visual equipment and electrical components and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders. Team members may be asked to work in multiple hotel locations. Working times will include irregular hours and on-call status including days evenings weekends and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based on an individual hotel or a representation of hotels in that city or area.

Warehouse

Work is performed at event venues as well as in a warehouse environment. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based in a warehouse environment and when traveling on an individual venue or a representation of venues in that city or area. When in the Warehouse work will be completed in an environment with exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members may use high-end audio-visual equipment and electrical components. Working times may include irregular hours and on-call status including days evenings weekends and holidays.

The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties skills efforts requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1