What are the responsibilities and job description for the A/V Technician position at FLA Live Arena?
The Florida Panthers are a community focused organization led by an authentic management team that served our country and now serves the South Florida community. The organization is on the rise and is experiencing success both on and off the ice. Led by General Manager Bill Zito, the Panthers are coming off their best season in franchise history. Off the ice, the business is experiencing growth across all key metrics and our revenue is at an all-time high. The organization is expanding outside of FLA Live Arena via the renovation of the FTL War Memorial in downtown Fort Lauderdale. This state-of-the-art ice facility will feature two regulation-size rinks, new team practice rink with stadium seating, and a 4,000-capacity music theatre for live entertainment. The future is bright, and we are very proud of what we are building in South Florida.
Job Title: AV Technician
Department: IT
Reports To: Lead AV Technician
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Employment Type: Part-Time
Location: FLA Live Arena
Job Summary:
The role of the AV Technician is to set up and breakdown audio visual equipment for hockey games, functions in conference spaces and events, as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Set up projectors/screens, mixer, microphones, and speakers for functions
- Build cameras for hockey
- Tend to TVs in the building
- Make/run cables such as SDI, coax, ethernet, and XLR
- Build LED walls
- Assist with watch party setups
- Assist IT helpdesk
- Additional projects tasks and events assigned
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required.
- 2 years of AV installation or production experience preferred but not required.
- Speaks clearly, thoroughly clarifies any discrepancies
- Able to read and interpret written information such as event documents, equipment manuals and installation manual
- Able to work independently
- Works with urgency
- Responds to requests for service and assistance with a positive attitude
- Adapts to changes in the work environment
- Observes safety and security procedures
- Reports any potentially unsafe conditions
- Responds to requests for service and assistance for guests that visit the arena
- Treats patrons in a kind and courteous manner
- Have a basic working knowledge of signal flow to troubleshoot gear
- Reacts well under pressure
- Approaches others in a tactful manner
- Adapts to changes in the work environment
- Is consistently at work on time
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction
- Be customer-service oriented, always have a fan-friendly attitude and a professional appearance
- Ability to speak well to patrons and other employees
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is an exempt position. Must be able to work flexible hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
At the Florida Panthers Hockey Club, Arena Operating Company, Panthers Ice Den, Sanza Food Service, War Memorial Benefit Corporation, and FLA Team Shop, we strive to make every employee feel valued and respected for who they are and the unique contributions they make. We believe that a diverse and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful company, which is why we aim to infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) into all aspects of our culture and our business.
We welcome all to apply and join our team.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.