Event Technical Specialist, Lighting & Projection - Chicago, IL

Event Technical Specialist, Lighting & Projection – Chicago, IL

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
• Customer Service
• Training/Staff Development
• Event Supervision
• Equipment Maintenance

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's 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.

External applicants must meet/validate and achieve/complete all training and certifications required for this position, within 60 days of start date.

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.

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 driver's 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

Do The Right Thing

Drive Results

See The Big Picture

Value People

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.

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

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.