AV Technician

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Set up and install equipment such as microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards for events and functions such as concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences.

• Set up and operate sound equipment.

• Set up and operate spotlights.

• Confer with meeting or concert director to establish cues and directions.

• Create and install custom lighting systems.

• Monitor sound feeds to ensure quality.

• Ensure equipment is installed according to designated layout.

• Test and resolve equipment issues. Diagnose and correct media system problems.

• Mix sound inputs and feeds.

• Coordinate audio feeds with television images.

• Send in equipment for repairs as needed.

• Switch video input sources from one camera to another.

• Discuss assignments.

• Determine filming sequences and camera movements.

• Clean audio and video equipment and store properly.

• Ensure equipment the safe transfer and shipment of equipment.

• Compress and digitize audio and video data.

• Ensure the safe storage and integrity of data.

• Perform duties on location.

• Work with computer-controlled lighting systems.

• Duplicate audio and video data.

• Turn ideas into outlines, storyboards, and images.

• Maintain inventory of equipment.

• Ensure that all associates comply with the grooming and uniform standards.

• Comply with all Corporate and Hotel Standards and Procedures and lead by example.

• Promote by example the principles of "The Power of Service".

• Actively promote a work environment which cares for guests and associates alike.

• Be knowledgeable of procedures for security and emergency incidents and is familiar with location of fire alarms and fire extinguishers.

• At every opportunity demonstrate effective selling techniques in promoting Sheraton/Marriott products and services

• Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.

• Maintain personal presentation to hotel and Marriott standards.

• Management reserves the right to change or amend this job description at its sole discretion and without advance notice or employee approval.