AV Technician

Boyd Gaming • Kansas City, MO

3d • $17 - $20

About The Position

The Stage/AV Technician provides comprehensive technical support to guest artists and event organizers, ensuring the seamless execution of live performances and events. The role requires expertise in theatrical and concert technical operations, with a focus on safety, quality, and exceptional service delivery.

The technician supports event setup and breakdown, load-in and load-out, live stage operations, follow-spot operation, and equipment maintenance. The role also works with convention services on room turnarounds and provides property-wide technical support as needed. The position requires accommodating varied shifts to support scheduled events and organizational needs, along with regular physical work that includes handling loads of 75 to 100 pounds and performing a range of movement-related tasks.

Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in theatrical and concert technical disciplines, including setup and operation of staging, lighting, and audio systems.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull loads of 75 to 100 pounds regularly.
• Physical capability to perform essential job functions, including walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping, and crawling as required.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally with artists, staff, and event attendees.
• Flexibility to accommodate varied shift schedules to support scheduled events and organizational needs.
• Commitment to obtaining and maintaining all necessary certifications and licenses relevant to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of professional experience as a theatrical technician.
• Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: carpentry, rigging, programming, front-of-house monitor engineering, or equipment bench repair.
• A proven track record of adhering to safety procedures and protocols in live event environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to guest artists, including load-in and load-out coordination, real-time stage support during live performances, follow-spot operation, event setup and breakdown, and equipment maintenance support.
• Collaborate with convention services to facilitate efficient room turnarounds and transitions between events.
• Provide property-wide technical support as required.
• Follow safety procedures and specifications to maintain a secure environment for staff, artists, and attendees.
• Configure and operate staging, lighting, and audio systems.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull loads of 75 to 100 pounds, and walk, stand, climb, bend, stoop, twist, reach, grasp, and crawl as required.
• Accommodate varied shift schedules to support scheduled events and organizational needs.
• Maintain exceptional customer service when interacting with artists, staff, and event attendees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed