Audio Visual Technician II, Resort Entertainment

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Audio-Visual , the Audio-Visual Technician II is responsible for the setup, operation, maintenance, and repair of audio, lighting, and video equipment to enhance the live entertainment experiences and special events performed throughout Yaamava' Resort & Casino venues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Documents all live performance event details. Interprets artist riders and specifications to prepare sufficiently for live events. Sets up events per rider requirements, and constructs staging when needed. Sets up all backline equipment including amplifiers, keyboards, drum kits, drum pads, and percussion.

2. Programs, engineers, operates, and rigs a variety of lighting and audio-visual equipment including, but not limited to; lighting consoles for live performances, recording equipment, mixing live performance audio, microphones, speakers, projectors, video screens, video monitors, video switching and PTZ camera control.

3. Tracks and maintains an inventory of all AV equipment consistently.

4. Performs all necessary maintenance and repairs of all equipment and expedites maintenance issues to appropriate service vendors. Executes preventative maintenance programs and procedures, as assigned.

5. Assumes lead position or point of contact for various events.

6. Maintains knowledge of new audio, video, and lighting technologies. Stays active in pursuing additional audio, video, and lighting certifications.

7. Creates user guides, how-to manuals, and other administrative-type duties.

8. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

EDUCATIONAL, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A High School diploma or GED is required.

• Bachelor's degree in Audio, Video, and lighting for live entertainment is preferred.

• Minimum of Three (3) years' experience with live entertainment performance in at least of one of the following category: Video experience V1/VD level operator, Audio experience A1 level Audio Engineer, or Lighting experience L1/LD level lighting programmer required. DMX addressing and Art-Net Knowledge preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Must have experience setting up microphones, speakers, video production equipment, lighting equipment, and LED video walls. Able to operate lighting, video, and digital mixing consoles for live performances.

• Must have experience with programming LED moving head fixtures on the GrandMA2 and GrandMA3 preferred.

• Must know how to network lighting systems, and how to use PC-based lighting control software.

• Advanced Knowledge and troubleshooting skills with lighting and video systems, including Intelligent Lighting, Show Control, GrandMA2, GrandMA3, Dante, Crestron, Qsys, Resolume, ATEM, and Blackmagic are preferred.

• Advanced troubleshooting skills with high format live audio digital consoles including but not limited to: Yamaha, Avid, Digi-co, Midas, and Shure wireless.

• Advanced troubleshooting skills with high format PA systems including but not limited to L-Acoustics, Meyer, Clair, and d&b Audio Technik

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.

• Must have exceptional customer service skills.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS

• At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.

• Select One of the Following for Driving Responsibilities:Driving Responsibilities: Role requires regular commuting between locations. A valid driver's license and vehicle insurance with minimum liability limits is required. Role will not operate or drive Tribe-owned vehicles or patron vehicles.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS - ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Primary work environment is in a live entertainment venue within a resort and casino setting.

• The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions such as rain, wind, cold and hot climates.

• Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences.

• Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

• Strength sufficient to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 80 pounds occasionally.

• Sedentary work: involves sitting most of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

• Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

• Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone.

• Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings, via videoconference and over the telephone.

• Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors or facility.

• Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties.

• Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours.

• The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke.

Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law.

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