About the Role
The Technical Lead is responsible for the intermediate setup and operation of small to large-scale audiovisual systems in a hospitality environment, ensuring complete customer satisfaction. This position reports to an Operations Manager, Operations Director, or Director of Event Technology.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for accurate and timely setup, operation, and breakdown of intermediate audiovisual equipment.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve problems quickly as they arise.
- Comply with all Company security and safety measures.
- Ensure equipment is secure from theft and/or damage when in use.
- Provide excellent service and strive to exceed the expectations and needs of internal and external customers.
- Be a leader, mentor, and coach for other Technicians on Encore’s Delivering World Class Service philosophy.
- Maintain a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication.
- Meet with guests on site to ensure that their needs are met, and the equipment setup is working properly.
- Monitor events and check in on customers throughout the day.
- Understand and foster the hotel/client relationship.
- Understand the technical aspects of the job and demonstrate advanced operational ability to troubleshoot and problem solve with equipment and software issues.
- Anticipate equipment challenges and changes in a timely and professional manner.
- Understand company processes, follow procedures, and complete systems entry and paperwork accurately.
- Use the equipment sheets to determine the equipment scheduled for set up and for strike.
- Interact with other staff and outside vendors for equipment.
- Increase revenue by utilizing floor up-selling techniques.
- Work with clients to finalize invoices.
- As needed, work within Encore systems and applications.
Requirements
- High school diploma required, Associate’s degree is preferred.
- 2-3+ years of customer service or hospitality experience is preferred.
- 2-3+ years of audio-visual experience is required.
- A valid driver’s license is required for team members in positions that may operate Company vehicles.
- 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.
- Additional DOT requirement may need to be met if applicable.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Skills
- Hospitality
- Ownership
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness
- Ensures Accountability
- Decision Quality
- Manages Complexity
- Collaborates
Location
- Hotel
- Warehouse
Work Type
- On-call status
- Irregular hours
Experience Level
- Intermediate
- 2-3+ years
Education Level
- High school diploma
- Associate’s degree
About the Company
- 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.
- Work is performed at event venues as well as in a warehouse environment.
- 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.
