Audio Visual Technician

About the Role

This position supports the day-to-day Casino operations, including occasional nightlife and live entertainment, under the supervision of Entertainment management. The role involves managing and troubleshooting audio-visual (AV) systems, training tier 1 Technicians, and maintaining effective working relationships with employees and guests.

Responsibilities

• Manage new and existing AV systems at Harrah’s and Caesars Republic, including overhead audio systems, digital screen display systems, and potential new enhancements.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on AV equipment.
• Install and cable video, lighting, and sound systems in various areas of the Hotel and Gaming floor.
• Set up and operate AV equipment as required.
• Organize and clean work areas.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of all equipment serviced by the department and assist in training tier 1 technicians.
• Attain required OSHA certifications, including fall protection.
• Work at heights as required by the AV department.
• Exemplify core values, including family-style service, mission, vision, and DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) culture.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Available for varied shifts, holidays, weekends, and overtime.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum four years of audio-visual operations experience.
• Act as a role model to other team members and present oneself professionally.
• Adhere to all regulatory, company, and department policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Working knowledge of computers, basic carpentry, TVs, electrical, mechanical equipment, audio, lighting, and video applications.
• Understanding and compliance with all company and departmental rules, policies, and procedures.

Additional Requirements

• Work in a fast-paced, production environment with rapidly changing priorities.
• Work in areas that may be unusually hot, cold, noisy, smoky, illuminated, dimly lit, or involve moving objects, high places, and slippery surfaces.
• Exposure to vibration, solvents/oils, fumes/odors, dirt/dust, and explosive materials.
• Work may be performed inside and outside in all weather conditions.
• Knowledge and use of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, flame/heat-generated devices, and computer equipment.
• Environment may be stressful; work may be performed alone, with others, or around others with verbal and face-to-face contact.
• Shift work with potential for extended days.
• Physical demands include:
  • Seldom sitting, bending, and reaching from floor to ceiling.
  • Crouching, kneeling, climbing, balancing, pushing/pulling wheeled carts (static push/pull of 150 lbs.), lifting/carrying 25–100+ lbs.
  • Driving, repetitive use of both hands (light and firm/strong grasping, finger dexterity), and use of hand and power tools.
  • Occasional standing and walking; lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs.
• Requires normal hearing, near/far visual acuity with depth perception, field of vision, accommodation, and absence of color blindness.
• Ability to perform simple and complex tasks, including reading, writing, math, spatial awareness, clerical work, compiling/coordinating/analyzing/synthesizing information, instructing others, precision work, following instructions, influencing others, meeting time requirements, memorization, problem-solving, and independent judgment/decision-making.

About Us

At Harrah’s and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe, we foster a win-win relationship with our employees, encouraging them to maximize their skills and talents. As leaders in the hospitality industry, our resorts have consistently received 4-Star and 4-Diamond Awards due to the quality of our team.

Located on the south shore of Lake Tahoe, our properties offer year-round recreation, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, golf, kayaking, sailing, and more. Our amenities include two heated pools, a full-service health spa, various restaurants (including Hell’s Kitchen), 1,254 rooms and suites, and world-class guest service.

As an industry leader, Harrah’s prioritizes employee satisfaction, offering professional advancement, personal recognition, and incentives as you progress in your career.