Event Technical Specialist Baltimore Marriott Waterfront

Position Overview

The Technical Specialist is responsible for the technical set up and operation of enhanced mid-level production events in a hospitality environment while ensuring the utmost in client satisfaction. This position reports to an Associate Director of Project Management or Director of Project Management in their assigned area.

Key Job Responsibilities

Equipment Operation

Ensures a flawlessly executed event through accurate and timely setup operation and breakdown of advanced audiovisual equipment as listed in the technical qualifications section.

Troubleshoots technical issues and resolve problems quickly as they arise.

Complies with all Company security and safety measures.

Ensures equipment is secure from theft and/or damage when in use.

Customer Service

Provides excellent service and strives to exceed the expectations and needs of internal and external customers.

Maintains a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication.

Collaborates with internal team on event solutions pre-event and during event to ensure the best possible customer satisfaction.

Understands and fosters the hotel/client relationship.

Training/Staff Development

Creates an atmosphere that fosters the development of technical and leadership skills in other employees.

Provides mentorship and coaching to technical sales and operations team members to develop technical skills as needed.

Develops self as subject matter expert in discipline of specialty.

Stays current with technology and industry trends.

Event Supervision

Performs advanced work (pre/during/post event) with operations team members.

Supervises and directs other technicians during an event.

Equipment Maintenance

Assists team with proper security storage inventory transportation and maintenance of equipment.

Performs inventory and forecasting of equipment needs.

Job Qualifications

Bachelors Degree is preferred

3 years of event technology experience with specialty in Audio Lighting Projection or Video is required

3-4 years of customer service or hospitality experience is preferred.

Internal applicants must meet/complete all training and certification requirements as determined by Encores Global Learning Training Program in their current position and for the position they are applying to. Click to review the requirements: Internal Hourly

External applicants must meet/validate and achieve/complete all training and certifications required for this position within 60 days of start date. For technical external requirements view our career path here:â Ability to interact professionally and effectively with a diverse work force customer base and senior level management.

Strong customer client and coworker interface experience and abilities.

A valid drivers license is required for team members in positions that may operate Company vehicles. Additional DOT requirement may need to be met if applicable.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Competencies

Deliver World Class Service

Hospitality

Ownership

Do The Right Thing

Demonstrates Self-Awareness

Drive Results

Ensures Accountability

See The Big Picture

Decision Quality

Manages Complexity

Value People

Collaborates

For more information on our Competency Group refer to the Competency Based Talent Management page on Encore Connect by searching for the title or copy & pasting this URL Link ( 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.

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

Carrying Requirements

0 - 15 lbs*: Continuously

16 - 50 lbs*: Frequently

51 - 100 lbs: Occasionally

Over 100 lbs: Never

Auditory/Visual Requirements

Close Vision: Continuously

Distance Vision: Continuously

Color Vision: Frequently

Peripheral Vision: Occasionally

Depth Perception: Frequently

Hearing: Continuously

Pushing/Pulling Requirements

0 - 15 lbs*: Continuously

16 - 50 lbs*: Frequently

51 - 100 lbs*: Frequently

Over 100 lbs: Occasionally

Note: The physical requirements marked with an asterisk () indicate activities performed without assistance.*

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

Work Environment

Hotel

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. Team members will use high-end audio-visual equipment and electrical components and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders. Team members may be asked to work in multiple hotel locations. Working times will include irregular hours and on-call status including days evenings weekends and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based on an individual hotel or a representation of hotels in that city or area.

Warehouse

Work is performed at event venues as well as in a warehouse environment. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based in a warehouse environment and when traveling on an individual venue or a representation of venues in that city or area. When in the Warehouse work will be completed in an environment with exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members may use high-end audio-visual equipment and electrical components. Working times may include irregular hours and on-call status including days evenings weekends and holidays.

The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties skills efforts requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Required Experience:

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