Senior AV Technician

Jamul Casino•Jamul, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior AV Technician installs and operates sound, lighting, and video equipment, supporting all AV needs for the casino and hotel floor, special events, entertainment, and group sales initiatives. This role involves coordinating equipment operation with client-provided materials, performing preventative maintenance, and making minor repairs. The technician is responsible for the programming, implementation, and troubleshooting of various AV components and systems, including video walls, property televisions, LUCI system, Wallboard, and Bright Sign software. They will also monitor and adjust sound levels and music programming across the property, collaborate with outside vendors and the Facilities department, and manage AV equipment inventory. Additionally, the role assists in updating AV standards and policies, works with staffing and scheduling models, and performs video and audio editing for property collateral and signage. The Senior AV Technician may also act as a videographer and photographer for property events and promotions, providing friendly and helpful customer service while adhering to all policies and performing duties safely. The position requires the ability to work quickly and accurately under deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to new technologies.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
2+ years of experience as an A1 or lead mixing engineer in live event production (live bands), corporate AV, broadcast environments media network, or appropriate technical education in the aspect of entertainment preferred.
IT Proficiency, strong working knowledge of layer 2 or 3 switching, VLan configuration, IP subnetting and Quality of Service (QoS).
Network Certifications: Dante (level 2 or 3 preferred), CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or AVIXA CTT.
Create detailed signal flows plans, I/O lists and network topology maps, integrate digital audio consoles and DSP systems across the property.
Deep understanding of audio signal flow, acoustics and industry standard digital/analog mixing consoles (Allen & Heat Avanti’s and QU series is a plus).
Diagnose and resolve latency issues, network drops and hardware malfunctions in real time.
Direct AV techs (assistant) audio engineers and stagehands during set up, sound checks, live show and strike.
Responsible for seamless audio delivery, routing and systems infrastructure, design, build and trouble shoot (AoIP) networks.
Proficiency with wireless system set-ups (microphones, IEM’s, Instrument).
Lead Audio professional who operates (FOH) consoles while managing complex digital audio networks (Like Dante or AES67).
Senior AV tech is in charge of leading set up, teardown, placement, the tunning of audio systems and oversees the AV techs in coordination with all the production team.
For small productions 100+ , senior AV tech is in charge of all tasks, as events get bigger senior AV tech will get assistance from other AV techs and stagehands.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Knowledge of AV automation (LUCI, QSYS, Crestron, BSS, PC-Music, and IPTV), AV control systems, and Juniper Network Switches.
Ability to use and understand a wide variety of AV equipment and standards.
Ability to maintain a high level of energy and take a proactive and strategic approach to dealing with issues.
Must have advanced computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft applications.
Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work quickly and with accuracy under deadlines; effectively manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
Ability to adapt to a changing environment and acknowledge urgency when necessary.
Proven ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and programs as they become available.
Ability to work on a team and collaborate with other departments and leaders to complete property initiatives and effective day to day operations.
May be “on call” for potential AV issues, must be able to acquire and maintain appropriate gaming license.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
Ability to operate an adding machine and have computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a Casino/Entertainment environment a plus.
Dante (level 2 or 3 preferred).
Allen & Heat Avanti’s and QU series is a plus.
A+ Computer/Networking course a plus.
Video editing experience preferred, working knowledge of audio recording.
Advance knowledge on mixdown FOH and monitors for live bands.
Working knowledge on show control systems including lighting boards. (ETC/ION).

Responsibilities

Installs and operates sound, lighting, and video equipment and supports all AV needs for casino and hotel floor, special events, entertainment, and group sales initiatives.
Coordinates equipment operation with instructional materials provided by internal or external clients in the form of scripts, riders, stage plots etc. to guide event or performance execution.
Performs preventative maintenance and ensures equipment is in good working order; makes minor adjustments and repairs to equipment; logs repairs with proper documentation and notifies management when correction of major malfunctions is necessary.
Installs, connects, programs, and properly supports a variety of AV components, including but not limited to video displays, televisions, projectors, screens, speakers, microphones, amplifiers, lights, and digital signage systems.
Responsible for audio and visual programming, implementation, and troubleshooting for the property to include but not limited to video wall displays, property televisions, LUCI system, Wallboard and Bright Sign software.
Monitors and adjusts sound levels and music programming across the property.
Works in collaboration with outside vendors on the set up of all audiovisual systems for entertainment/concerts and venues and coordinates any maintenance needs with the Facilities department or outside vendor.
Installs, terminates, tests, and labels a variety of low voltage and AV-specific cable types: CAT5/6, coax, speaker wire, and sensors.
Manages inventory of AV equipment to include but not limited to projectors equipment to make sure the property displays are always operating at their peak.
Assists in the implementation and update of AV standards, policies, procedures, and systems to deliver consistent high-quality experiences and customer service.
Works with staffing and scheduling models to meet service objectives and to ensure that project timelines are met.
Works in video and audio editing to produce property collateral, on-property signage and any other miscellaneous projects as assigned.
Acts as needed as “videographer” and “photographer” for property events, promotions, and Entertainment content.
Provides friendly, fast, and helpful customer service to all guests and team members.
Must adhere to regulatory, department and company policies.
Performs all job duties in a safe and responsible manner.
Performs other job related and compatible duties as assigned.