AV/EVENT PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN - CHICAGO, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: AV/EVENT PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN - CHICAGO, IL  

Hourly Pay: $27-$28.85/hr.

At Waveguide, we build relationships. Whether it’s your relationship with a client, or the relationship of a technology system to its environment, our success and the success of our clients depends on how you apply your expertise to meet the moment’s challenge. For three decades, we have brought long-range, strategic thinking to AV, IT and acoustics design and operations challenges, focusing not just on technology in the built environment, but also on how people, processes and places fit together to reflect the way people actually work, learn and play – no matter where they are in the life cycle of their technology journey. Our consultants are among the most qualified in the industry and have provided award-winning AV, IT and acoustics design services for some of the most well-known corporate, education, government and community clients worldwide, and our highly certified on-site technology hospitality advocates have become integral to the culture of global enterprises, tackling the daily technical and logistical challenges of our clients’ meetings and events so they can focus on what matters most – their business. 

We are seeking passionate, creative thinkers who will be tirelessly dedicated to building lasting relationships and finding innovative answers to our clients’ most challenging questions. If that sounds like you, then you’re looking for us, and we’re looking for you.

Job Summary

As an AV/Event Production Technician, you will provide executive-level event support, including local, hybrid, and virtual event production. We are seeking candidates who have prior AV and Event Production experience, including live audio mixing, PTZ camera operation and switching, virtual and hybrid event support, and the ability to own and support an event without direct supervision.  Strong interpersonal skills are a must.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Manages events for the multipurpose rooms, general floor conference rooms and all other meeting spaces.
• Manages holistic meeting experience: sets up and breaks down of furniture, ensures cleanliness of room, and completes all other necessary tasks.
• Oversees and upkeeps all audio visual equipment in managed spaces.
• Provides seamless management of events with high touch customer service.
• Troubleshoots and resolves or escalates technical issues in event spaces.
• Ensures that AV systems have the latest firmware and software installed updating as necessary.
• Assists Tier 2 with hardware swaps as needed.
• Manages daily email and phone requests.
• Conducts daily/regular systems checks to ensure functionality before meetings and events.
• Handles issues as they arise through the proper administrative channels.
• Follows protocol during emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge in network connectivity, digital signal flow, network compliance support, and firmware/software updates.
• Knowledge of modern audio-visual concepts and equipment, including excellent troubleshooting ability.
• Experience with laptops, projectors, microphones, and remote participation technology for audio and video conferencing.
• Basic knowledge of calculations and Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet.

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Associates at Waveguide are offered many fantastic benefits .

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws , including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Waveguide maintains a drugfree workplace.