Event Senior Technical Lead, Audio Visual (Audio/Video) - Loews Kansas City

Conference Systems

Kansas City, MO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Audiovisual, Coaching, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Event Management, Forecasting, Identify Issues, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Mentoring, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Operations, Security Compliance, Service Delivery, Staff Development, Staff Training, Technical Leadership, Technical Sales
LOCATION
Kansas City, MO
POSTED
4 days ago
Event Senior Technical Lead, Audio Visual (Audio/Video) - Loews Kansas City

The Sr. Technical Lead is a Mid-Tier technical Operator, focusing on small general session work, or assisting with larger general sessions. This is intended to be a bridge between technical lead and technical specialist and reports to an Operations Manager, Dir, Operations or DET.

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Equipment Operation
  • 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.
  • 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, transportation, and maintenance of equipment.
  • Performs inventory and forecasting of equipment needs.
  • Job Qualifications

    Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

    2+ years of field experience in specialty area is required.

    2-3 years of customer service or hospitality experience is preferred.

    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

    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

    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.

    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.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

About the Company

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Conference Systems