AV Technician II

Hiring Preference: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Descendant or Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free work place. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

Kalispel Hospitality

It is our expectation that anyone who works for the Kalispel Tribe of Indians lives by and operates out of the following behaviors and beliefs:

CORE PURPOSE

We Make People Feel Special. Deliver Kalispel hospitality, find a path to YES, and provide a warm smile and greeting.

CORE VALUES

We Take Pride In Everything We Do. Proudly represent the Kalispel Tribe, anticipate guest needs, and take ownership and put others first.

Everyone is Welcome Here. Respect and honor all guests, use sincere "thank you" and "goodbye," and use guest name whenever possible.

We Choose Excellence Every Day. Help each other achieve greatness, be genuine, attentive, and flexible, and know the property and amenities.

Summary of Functions

Audio-Visual Technician II's support the sound, lighting and video needs of the entire casino property including the hotel and events center, and concert venues. They setup, operate and troubleshoot all audio-visual equipment for public spaces, concert venues and event venues as required for daily operations as well as special events. This includes, microphones, audio mixing consoles, audio processing equipment and distribution, lights, lighting consoles, cameras, video switchers, video processing and distribution, power distribution, system integration of laptop and desktop computers, installation of audio-visual systems and control networks. They act as a team leader offering guidance, support and supervision when management is not present.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Required to be technically proficient in all areas of production: Audio, Lighting and Video.

• Will act as main point of contact for various resort and casino departments and guests/clients relating to AV and production requirements.

• Assists management in leading department personnel on a daily and per project basis. May independently lead various projects and groups of personnel.

• Provides one-on-one training, direction, encouragement, motivation and other feedback to fellow Team Members in accordance with departmental and organizational guidelines and best practices.

• Provides guidance and training to AV Tech 1 Audio, Lighting and Video Personnel regarding internal equipment and procedures.

• Assists in analyzing training needs and the development and execution of appropriate and effective training programs for the ongoing professional improvement of other team members.

• Consistently leads by example (guest relations and service, sense of urgency, professionalism, appearance, adherence to policies and procedures, integrity and attendance) and seek out creative ways to help the performance of other Team Members.

• Keeps aware of and communicates changes to policies and procedures to team and team leader and keeps training materials current.

• Act as a team leader during events and offer guidance and support and carry out directions when management is not present to offer guidance.

• Act as production technician to professional industry standards for all entertainment and live events.

• Coordinate or assist with all AV and technical needs for meetings, conferences and conventions.

• Includes loading, unloading and setting up equipment to, from and on the stage in accordance with a stage plot, event diagram, or an event designers' direction.

• Hanging and adjusting lighting to the requirements of entertainers or event planners maintaining safety standards.

• Wiring and setting up control equipment such as audio, lighting and video consoles at various locations on resort and casino property as specified.

• General event labor including but not limited to moving and arranging chairs, tables, temporary staging, computer equipment, electronic display equipment, temporary lighting, audio and video, skirting and curtains to meet event requirements.

• Appropriate packing, unpacking and the organization and care of all rental equipment for events.

• To aid cleaning the pavilion, the outdoor concert venue, dressing rooms, and offices in accordance to guidelines set by management, supervisors and OSHA safety guidelines.

• Operates film, slide, video, audio tape, compact disk, streaming broadcast, or television broadcast equipment to project or produce still or moving pictures, background music, oral commentary, or sound effects to illustrate, clarify, or enhance impact of presentation by speaker or performer.

• Responsible for all video and audio reproduction for all public spaces including TV, music, announcements and paging, and special event broadcasts ensuring proper function and maintenance of associated equipment.

• Maintains equipment in working condition and keeps a complete inventory of all Audio Visual and concert production equipment including but not limited to, audio, video, and lighting fixtures and equipment; outdoor venue chairs, roof, staging, grounds and grandstands; department vehicles, tools, and materials.

• Ensures that the highest possible standards of guest satisfaction and Team Member relations are maintained and carried out in a fair and equitable manner in an environment conducive to that goal.

• Responsible for maintaining a consistent, regular good attendance record.

• May be required to be a panelist for the Internal Review Board Process.

• This job description does not list all the duties of this position. You may be instructed by management to perform other duties as assigned.

Required Competencies

• Proficient in speaking, reading, typing and writing in English

• Working at heights above 21 feet on man-lifts or trussing

• Enter written information from computers to desktops drives, other drives or to emails

• Operate various forklifts, trucks and other vehicles in a safe and responsible manner

• Clear and efficient communication with guests for a variety of events

• Must be able to work alone or in a group setting

• Professional appearance and demeanor

• Ability to improvise and provide troubleshooting based on event needs

• Safe, efficient and competent use of standard, single phase and three phase electrical power

• Ensure that all operations and areas meet OSHA safety requirements

• Keeping department responsible areas clean and aesthetically pleasing

• Advanced knowledge of systems including set up of audio visual and concert production equipment.

• Reading and setting up of stage plots, lighting plots and event maps

• Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Audio, Video and Lighting systems and instruments

• Interdepartmental communication skills

In addition, applicants must be proficient in ALL of these areas of expertise (as measured by department proficiency test and management evaluation):

Audio Engineer

• Must have knowledge of audio systems, signal flow and gain structure

• Be able to read and implement an input list

• Set up of backline music equipment

• Microphone placement and patching

• Ability to distinguish sound frequencies

• Set up and patching of analog and digital audio consoles

• Line check testing and troubleshooting

• Proficient with all streaming platforms and technology for hybrid meetings and functions

• Proficient with Symetrix and Dante digital networking systems programming and operation

• Proficient with JBL Control software systems programming and operation

• Proficient with Smaart Live software systems programming and operation

• Proficient with Avid systems software systems programming and operation

Lighting Designer

• Designing light plots

• Knowledge of basic and advanced lighting concepts and applications

• Artistic application of color theory

• Safe rigging

• Advanced knowledge of lighting power consumption

• Hanging and patching lights from light plot

• Gelling and focus based on light plot

• Programming various lighting consoles

• Experience with intelligent lighting fixtures and technology

• Advanced Troubleshooting and problem solving of lighting systems

• Spotlight operations

• Proficient lighting designer for concert performances and events

Video Production

• Advanced Camera Operation knowledge and skills

• Live video switching

• Proficient Technical Directing skills for events and performances

• Digital video editing

• Proficient with all streaming platforms and technology for hybrid meetings and functions

• Proficiency in Final Cut Pro or other latest Editing Software

• Advanced knowledge of video, IPTV, distribution, networking, and design

Education

• High school diploma or (GED)

Experience

• Must have held an AV Tech 1 Position or equivalent at Northern Quest Resort and Casino for at least 5 years. Or have worked in a related and equivalent position for more than 6 years.

• Associate Degree in related field or 6 years' experience.

• Experience in Sound Re-enforcement, stage lighting, electronics, broadcast television, musical instrument operation, stadium seating set-up and/or casino operational experience

Skills

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft and Apple computer software and programs.

• Proficient with all streaming platforms and technology for hybrid meetings and functions

• Must be able to read and interpret instructions from manuals, schematics and operational guides.

• Ability to measure distances and heights accurately.

• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

• Ability and willingness to train and share experiences with others relating to skills or systems one obtained from professional training or knowledge through schooling, seminars, or industry experience.

Other Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tribal Gaming License.

• Valid Driver's License (Must be in possession while operating a Tribal Vehicle).

• Available and willing to work any changes in hours deemed necessary for Business Levels.

• May be required to be a panelist for the Internal Review Hearings.

• Certification is required to operate a forklift.

• Applicants must meet all other requirements for employment by Northern Quest Casino and/or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, which includes pre-employment drug testing and acquiring a gaming license.

• Responsible for maintaining a consistent, regular good attendance record.

• Abide by all the provisions and requirements of the NQRC employee handbook.

• May also be asked to attend seminars or training classes on specific equipment.

• Ensure compliance with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians - State of Washington Gaming Compact, Internal Controls, NIGC Regulations, and Northern Quest Policies and Procedures.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires the ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Constantly requires the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discrimination in sound, lighting and video reproduction.

• Constantly requires verbally expressing or exchanging ideas of important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.

• Constantly requires working with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.

• Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

• Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks.

• Occasionally requires standing and/or sitting for sustained periods of time.

• Occasionally requires ascending or descending stairs or ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

• Occasionally requires raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally.

• Occasionally requires stooping which entails the use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to tobacco smoke, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but often is concert level music reproduction during sound checks or performances.