Production Technician

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Full Sail University, the leader in education for the Entertainment, Media and Technology industries, is seeking a Production Technician to support live event operations across the organization. The position will be part of Full Sail University's Events Department, reporting to the Director, Event Technical Operations. The successful candidate will have 1-3 years of live event experience and an entry level understanding of audio-visual and broadcast technologies. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential as this position will work with a team and take direction from department leads on a regular basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Setup, operate and strike basic A/V systems as needed for events around Full Sail's campus

• Work alongside Events Department leads on a wide variety of shows in Full Sail Live and the Fortress

• Occasionally travel to offsite events to provide technical support

• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on audio-visual systems

• Perform regular cleaning, maintenance and repairs on equipment under the supervision of Events Department leads

• Perform regular cleaning and inventory checks for all facilities under the Events Department's management

• Ability to drive company vehicles for on and off campus deliveries and pickups

Other Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Competencies:

• A solid understanding of audio, lighting and video systems and their components

• Ability to setup basic A/V systems independently with little or no oversight

• Strong troubleshooting skills

• Basic soldering skills and repair and maintenance skills are required

• Ability to read and interpret floor plans, lighting plots and wiring diagrams

• Successful candidate will be a self-starter who possesses excellent time management skills with great attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while handling multiple priorities

• This role is not specific to any one production discipline. The successful candidate will be a generalist who enjoys moving between audio, lighting and video as needed

• Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed. This is not a 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday job. Nights and weekends are commonplace for the Events Department.

• Must be able to work overtime when required. This position will frequently require more than 40 hours a week

Education and/or Experience:

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

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Computer/Equipment Skills:

• Proficiency with both Windows and Mac OSX

• Basic knowledge of Office 365 applications is a plus

Environmental Factors/Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 50lbs. This job can be physically demanding at times.

Full Sail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.