Sports & Social is hiring: Audio Visual Tech in Atlanta

Live! at the Battery Atlanta opened along with the new SunTrust Park. Live! at the Battery Atlanta follows other Cordish professional sports anchored districts including XFINITY Live! at the Philadelphia Stadium Complex in partnership with the Philadelphia Flyers, Ballpark Village in partnership with the St. Louis Cardinals, and Texas Live! in partnership with the Texas Rangers. Live! at the Battery Atlanta includes 50,000 square feet of space featuring iconic concepts including the two-level Sports & Social Atlanta which features a 40 ft in diagonal high definition LED screen as its back-drop and social games and activities of all types throughout the venue, and PBR Atlanta (Professional Bull Riders) which has signature locations ranging from Las Vegas to Philadelphia.

Audio Visual Technician Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Set up and install equipment such as microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards for events and functions such as concerts, meetings, andpresentations.
• Set up and operate sound equipment.
• Set up and operate spotlights.
• Confer with meeting or concert director to establish cues and directions.
• Create and install custom lighting systems.
• Monitor sound feeds to ensure quality.
• Ensure equipment is installed according to designated layout.
• Test and resolve equipment issues.
• Diagnose and correct media system problems.
• Coordinate audio feeds with television images.
• Mix sound inputs and feeds.
• Fix or send in equipment for repairs as needed, and approved.
• Clean audio and video equipment and store properly.
• Ensure the safe transfer and shipment of equipment.
• Maintain inventory of equipment.
• Report all unsafe conditions or malfunctioningequipment to supervisor. Mayeducate and trainvenue staff in the safe and proper use of equipment.
• Respond in a courteous and prompt manner to all guest questions, complaints and/or requests to ensure strong guestsatisfaction.
• May also perform other minor maintenance andrepairs and/or conduct preventative maintenance duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service throughdaily communication and coordination with other departments and venue General Managers.
• Perform job duties with minimal supervision.

Audio Visual Technician Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent plus advanced vocational trainingand two years of experience in audio visual and general building maintenance or construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional certification and licensemay berequired by State and/or municipalityregulations.
• Must speak fluent English.
• Specializedknowledge and skills or certification within a field or discipline such assound, televising and lighting equipment mechanics, and general maintenance.
• Communication skillsare utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other supervisors,service staff andvenue guests.
• Reading and writingabilities are utilized in order to document or record all tasks completed,to order supplies, to receive instructions for the day and/or toread equipment repair manuals.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are usedfrequently.
• May be required to work nights, weekends,and/or holidays.

The Audio Visual Technician position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Carrying, lifting, pushing and/or pulling items weighing up to 100-200 pounds.
• Frequently standing up and moving about the facility.
• Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility.
• Frequently bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing and crawling.