Lead AVL Technician

Four Winds Casinos•New Buffalo Township, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads the AVL Technician team in projects, installs, events and performances throughout all properties. The Lead AVL Technician serves as a key point of contact for technical troubleshooting and project execution.

Requirements

Minimum of High school diploma or GED required.
3-5+ years of commercial AV experience, with 1-2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
Proficiency in commercial AV platforms.
Proficient with and able to properly operate audio mixing consoles, digital lighting consoles, video and camera switchers.
Strong understanding of AMX, Q-Sys, and Dante systems.
Strong understanding of digital signal flow and equipment troubleshooting required.
Excellent communications skills and organizational skills required.
Must be computer-literate with basic word processing and spreadsheet skills.
This position requires a Level 4 Gaming License.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex of documents, such as technical manuals.
Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one, small group, and large group settings, both with employees and outside vendors.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

CTS or CTS-I certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates, assigns and leads a team of AVL Technicians during events, conferences, and performances.
Acts as Lead point of contact for AV projects and installs.
Installs, configures, operates and troubleshoots commercial AV systems, including video conferencing, control systems, audio distribution, digital signage, and projection systems.
Supports internal and external events across multiple departments by operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting audio-visual equipment for events, conferences, and performances.
Communicates with clients and performers regarding AVL needs.
Manages AVL equipment inventory and maintenance.
Assists with a variety of production related preparation, planning, and facilitation at all Four Winds properties.
Generates technical documentation such as stage plots, signal flow plans, lighting plots, and others as needed.
Assists with event setup and tear-down at the direction of Entertainment Manager.
Possesses strong knowledge of digital signal flow, video projection systems, video switching and camera operation, audio systems and consoles and stage lighting systems and consoles.
Possesses strong knowledge of AMX, Dante, Q-Sys, and other systems, controllers, and equipment commonly used by the department.
Other duties as assigned.
Creates an atmosphere of fun for all casino guests.
Encourages mutual respect, dignity and integrity with all employees, by setting positive examples at all times.
Instill an atmosphere that encourages employees to share ideas, discuss concerns and resolve conflicts.
Retain employees through personal involvement in training and development.
Explain why we do things, in advance of doing them.