Event Technician, Audio Visual - Hilton Columbus Downtown

Responsibilities

A Technician is responsible for the set up and operation of basic / small-scale audiovisual systems in a hospitality environment while ensuring complete customer satisfaction. This position reports to an Operations Manager, Operations Director or Director, Event Technology.

• Equipment Operation
• Ensures a flawlessly executed event through accurate and timely setup, operation, and breakdown of basic audiovisual equipment as listed in the technical qualifications section.
• Handles equipment challenges and changes in a timely and professional manner.
• Customer Service
• Strives to exceed the expectations and needs of internal and external customers.
• Maintains a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication.
• Monitors events and checks in on customers throughout the day.
• Understands and fosters the hotel/client relationship.
• Technical Ability
• Understands the technical aspects of the job and demonstrates basic operational ability to troubleshoot and problem solve with equipment and software issues.
• Uses the equipment sheets to determine the equipment scheduled for set up and for strike. Interacts with other staff and outside vendors for equipment.
• Works with clients to finalize invoices.
• Completes order entries in Navigator, as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required. Associate’s degree is preferred.
• 1 year of customer service or hospitality experience is preferred.
• 1 year of audio-visual experience or equivalent in an educational environment is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required for team members that may operate Company vehicles.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Competencies

• Deliver World Class Service
• Hospitality
• Ownership
• Do The Right Thing
• Instills Trust
• Safety Conscious
• Drive Results
• Action Oriented
• See The Big Picture
• Tech Savvy
• Value People
• Communicates Effectively

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: 2-3 Hours
• Standing: 4-5 Hours
• Walking: 4-5 Hours
• Stooping: 2-3 Hours
• Crawling: 2-3 Hours
• Kneeling: 2-3 Hours
• Bending: 2-3 Hours
• Reaching (above your head): 2-3 Hours
• Climbing: 0-1 Hours
• Grasping: 4-5 Hours

Lifting Requirements

• 0 - 15 lbs: Continuously
• 16 - 50 lbs: Frequently
• 51 - 100 lbs: Occasionally
• Over 100 lbs: Occasionally

Work Environment

• Hotel
• Moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust.
• Variety of noise levels.
• Exposure to heights via lifts and ladders.
• May be asked to work in multiple hotel locations.
• Irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Adherence to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based on an individual hotel or a representation of hotels in that city or area.