Department Head, Audio

Production Resource Group Llc • La Grange, IL

4d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

PRG is the world’s leading provider of services and solutions in entertainment and live events. Every day, we turn the creative vision of our customers into production and technical reality, deepening their connection to their audiences. What sets us apart are our people. No other company in our industry has such a deep and diverse bench of talent, working across theatre, TV, film, music, corporate events, equipment rental and more. With over 250 patents and registered trademarks, PRG is defined by innovation. And through our network of 38 offices spanning five continents, we can deliver for our customers anywhere around the globe. The Department Head is primarily responsible for the preparation of equipment designated and order accuracy of the assigned Department.

Requirements

• Work well under hard deadlines; ability to plan workflow accordingly
• Solid understanding of A/V production equipment and functionality
• 5 years of experience working with A/V equipment, dry-hire background a plus
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve in a time-sensitive production environment
• Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office Suite)
• 5 years of applicable experience

Nice To Haves

• dry-hire background a plus

Responsibilities

• Able to work before and after regular business hours with or without notice
• Able to work on weekends with or without notice
• To maintain all equipment in a “Like New “to rent condition
• Use the PRG Wiki database for Technical Service Notices
• Ensures the equipment assigned is kept to good working order
• All markings are removed once the equipment is returned to the dept
• Ensure all software is current to PRG standards
• Check and test equipment to ensure the unit is fully working
• Ensure PRG labels are in place and up to current standards
• Clean fans, filters, etc.
• Check items requiring repair into service
• Manage this process through TEAM
• Maintain ongoing cycle counts
• Other duties as assigned.
• Understanding of and compliance with company policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees