AV Technician

For Good & Company•Portland, OR

9h•Onsite

About The Position

For Good & Company is looking for a full-time AV Technician to join a growing and ambitious team. Our brand is evolving as an agency by way of talent, experience, collaboration, and passion for creating inspiring and rewarding work. It is an exciting time within the agency and this position will help lead the charge. For Good & Co is a positively-fueled pack of thinkers, doers, makers and creators who thrive on good vibes, great ideas and genuine connections. We are a purpose-driven agency knowing that positivity is the key to our success. We kicked ego out the door because collaboration fills the room. We know that good work begins with good partnerships. We believe that the diversity of people, talents and experience leads to unique perspectives. We keep pressure turned down by showing up when others need it. We believe that optimism leads to opportunity. And most importantly, we always ask more than what’s right – we ask what’s Good.

Requirements

Keen interest and commitment to business communications and live corporate events
"The buck stops here" attitude
Ability to lead – confidence, preparedness, guts, diligence, energy, and charisma
Creative, resourceful, and flexible approach to solving problems
Excellent investigative and research skills
Fiscal responsibility and accountable financial practices
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
Ability to operate quickly and independently
Proficiency in standard business software & technology (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.)
Highly developed organizational and delegation skills
Good instincts; ability to make good decisions and follow through
Deep commitment to customer service and quality
Honesty, integrity and a strong work ethic
Commitment to team work and collaborative solutions
Diplomacy and tact – inside and outside the company
Design and preparation of work plans, timelines, production schedules
Communication of duties and responsibilities to other project team members
Ongoing team communications & leadership of team meetings
Close liaison and cooperation with For Good & Co. Producers
Adherence to internal For Good & Co. procedures and accounting deadlines
Professional and frugal management of company resources
Sharing team duties, responsibilities and chores
Ability to accomplish any task with minimal instruction or supervision
Valid Driver’s License is necessary
Willingness to work extraordinary hours and jump tall buildings in a single bound when required
Sense of humor
Valid Passport when international travel is required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with equipment repairs and the RMA process.

Responsibilities

Oversee and execute various technical systems for events all over the United States and sometimes internationally. Execute and maintain artistic and operational integrity of specified show product.
Under the supervision of the event lead collaborate with Clients, A/V Crew, Operations and Production teams to achieve project goals and objectives including the show operations, rehearsal, install, and strike plans.
Work with show operations, project timelines and schedules to ensure departmental goals and objectives are obtained.
Collaborates with department executive leadership in the execution and supervision of Show Operations processes to achieve company and department safety targets.
Work in cooperation with event venues to ensure their needs are met, that our presence there aligns with their core values. Keen understanding and adherence to OSHA, safety regulations and industry standards.
Strong understanding of the operation of multiple audio-visual technologies. Must be able to setup, troubleshoot, and operate some or all of the following equipment; UHD/HD video switchers, cameras and projectors, automated and conventional lighting equipment, digital and analog audio consoles, wireless systems including microphones and communications, power distribution and video equipment inclusive of projectors and LED video wall technologies. Learn and master operation of new equipment and technologies as they come available in the market.
Work with the team to pull, prep and stage equipment and systems for upcoming events. Work with provided production schedules and pull sheets in preparing for technical systems used onsite. This includes pulling items off the shelf, checking them off the pull sheets, and reporting when insufficient quantities are not available. You will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks at the FG&C location as well as onsite locations. After the event when items return, place them back in the appropriate location, fill out reports, and communicate to team any discrepancies.
Keep equipment and facilities in good working order and ready for the next use. Quality assurance and cleaning equipment or the workplace are constant projects needing attention. Ideally possess knowledge and experience with equipment repairs and the RMA process.
Other duties could include working in other areas of the company to provide support during absences or shortage of staff in other departments.
Constant communication with supervisors, peers, subordinates, vendors and occasionally clients.
Materials will be provided from time-to-time to accelerate your professional development. We will also support extra-curricular education in areas of interest pertinent to our industry. These could include PowerPoint, Keynote, Vectorworks, Advanced Media Control Systems (i.e. digital consoles, media servers, etc…), Dante, Excel and the like

Benefits

Up to three weeks paid vacation
Thirteen paid holidays
Paid sick time
100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, disability and term-life policy premiums for employee
Insurance benefits available for dependents which is paid by employee through pre-tax 125 cafeteria plan
FSA or HSA plans available for employee-paid co-pays/deductibles or dependent care expenses
401k plan
Gated employee parking
Cell phone stipend
Company-paid outings