Event Technician, Audio Visual - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington - Minneapolis South

Position Overview

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.

Key Job Responsibilities

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.

Customer Service : Strives to exceed the expectations and needs of internal and external customers, maintains a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication, meets with guests on site to ensure that their needs are met, and the equipment setup is working properly, monitors events and checks in on customers throughout the day, and 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, handles equipment challenges and changes in a timely and professional manner.

Systems Knowledge : Understands company processes, follows procedures, and completes systems entry and paperwork accurately, uses the equipment sheets to determine the equipment scheduled for set up and for strike, interacts with other staff and outside vendors for equipment, increases revenue by utilizing floor up-selling techniques, works with clients to finalize invoices, and completes order entries in Navigator, as needed.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma required, Associate's degree is preferred.
• Internal applicants must meet / complete all training and certification requirements as determined by Encore's Global Learning Training Program in their current position, and for the position they are applying to.
• External applicants must meet / validate and achieve / complete all training and certifications required for this position, within one year.
• 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.
• Additional DOT requirements may need to be met if applicable.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Competencies

Physical Requirements

Team members must be able to meet the physical demands outlined below to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lifting Requirements

Carrying Requirements

Auditory / Visual Requirements

Pushing / Pulling Requirements

Work Environment

Work is performed in a hotel / convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and / or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes.

Hourly Pay Range : $16.60 - $20.33

Encore is committed to providing the best benefits options for our employees and families.

We pride ourselves on cultivating a welcoming culture where every individual is celebrated for their unique strengths and differences.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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