Stage Audio/Video Technician - Grandscape Job Listing at NFM in The Colony, TX (Job ID 19034)

Description

At Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), we've been hiring friends since 1937—people who share our passion for helping customers feel right at home. If you share our vision, we invite you to be one of us! People love working here! Named one of Furniture Today's Best places to work, and here a few reasons why:  A FUN, stable work environment, with no layoffs in our history.  A safe place to work and shop, development opportunities leading you to the career of your dreamsand a culture that encourages volunteering and serving our communities.

Pay Range: $24.65- 30.57 hourly- Flexible Schedule Required- Evenings/Weekends

Job Description: Your Piece of the Puzzle

The Grandscape Stage A/V Technician position is responsible for Event Coordination and the A/V Equipment Management aspects of the Stage.  Additionally, working in this capacity includes assisting with larger A/V-related responsibilities working with our internal Technician staff.  This position possesses solid working knowledge of A/V systems and is able to address technical issues that may arise.  May act in a leadership role with the A/V team and internal and external partners.

Job Duties: A Day in Life

• Collaborate: Work collaboratively with Event Coordinators helping with the planning of various events, rentals and concerts including event details, logistics, timelines, etc. in advance of the event date
• Join: Connect with performers on technical needs for each event, reviewing music and graphics as necessary
• Achieve: Fulfill performer hospitality needs and artist rider specifications (ground transportation, hotel information, green room set up, etc)
• Oversee: Manage all Grandscape owned sound, lighting and video equipment to ensure everything is working properly
• Follow Up: Check to ensure all equipment is working properly following severe weather conditions, power outages/surges or as system updates are required – address and remedy all issues as needed
• Support: Assist A/V Technician staff with support solutions for all A/V experiences including the digital signage and audio network – perform regular system monitoring of all digital signage and audio experiences and respond to alerts as required
• Partner: Work with A/V Technician staff acting as the first line of defense to troubleshoot issues to keep digital signage and audio experiences up and running on a daily basis

Your work will directly impact our ability to help people create a lifestyle they love, for the people they love—because that's what we love.

Qualifications: Can You Check These Boxes?

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program preferred
• 2+ years of experience in a Stage Management or A/V/IT technician role or equivalent experience in a related field
• Knowledge and experience working with digital signage and audio content management and control system software.  System specific training is to be provided
• Experience supporting integrated digital signage and audio networks. Understanding of hardware and software solutions
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair and replace hardware, act as a field technician to resolve issues. Commercial installation and event A/V experience preferred
• Knowledge of installing, configuring and maintaining all manners of A/V hardware, end-user devices and associated network equipment
• Lift test requirement: ability to lift, push, pull required weights per established requirements for the department
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to communicate in an understandable, polite and friendly manner, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to work nights, weekends and/or early morning hours based on business needs
• Pre-employment screening includes, but isn't limited to, criminal background check

Benefits: What's in It for You?

As a full-time member of our NFM Family, you will enjoy:
 

• Same day pay - access to your earned pay on-demand, when you need it the most
• Competitive pay - generous annual increases up to 7%
• Inclusive culture – Because everyone who works or shops at NFM should feel right at home
• Health, dental, vision, life Insurance, short and long term disability
• Paid holidays (upon hire) and paid time off (after 90 days)  
• Staff discount on merchandise (Collectively, NFM staff have saved almost $2 million on purchases in the last 12 months)    
• Virtual and in-person career development opportunities at all levels
• Paid community volunteer opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• You'll start saving for your retirement immediately in NFM's 401(k) and you're eligible for company match after one year.  NFM's 401(k) also offers Berkshire Stock as an investment option

  Nebraska Furniture Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer