Events Technician / Driver Mugwump Productions | Sight & Sound Event Productions is looking for an Events Technician / Driver to join our team. The Event Technician / Driver will be based out of our Jacksonville office and is responsible for driving cargo vans up to 26' straight trucks to and from job sites, providing on-site installation of decor and AV equipment in various venues and spaces. The ideal candidate is prompt and reliable, has superior support skills and excellent communication. They will have a proven track record of client satisfaction and is motivated to provide superior service. Things to know: This job requires a lot of work at a variety of different hours. It's all based on when clients are hosting events. On average, most events load in between 8am-6pm and end around 9-11pm. Load outs take 1-4 hours to load out on average. We do have shop hours for prepping / restocking for events, training, and maintenance.
What is in it for you:
  • Paid time off
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401KStarting at $22 an hour5 per hour night differential for hours worked after 9pm. This is added separately after calculating regular and overtime pay (it does not increase the overtime base rate).Team focused culture
  • Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within our company
Complementary tickets to events including the Jacksonville Icemen Hockey Games, Jumbo Shrimp Baseball Games, and the Jacksonville Zoo (general admission + special events).
What you will be doing:
  • Driving the delivery vehicle to and from job sites.
  • Load & unload the truck safely at job sites
  • Assist warehouse manager in pulling, scanning, loading/unloading, and checking equipment for completeness
  • Set lighting equipment, specialized drape treatments, various facades and other relevant event equipment promptly within given parameter for the event setup timeline
  • Breakdown company equipment used for events, sort and store the items diligently to preserve their usability
  • Attend pre-event meetings with the production manager or producer when requested
  • The project lead and/or Production manager may assign other associated duties
  • Your experience and skills include:
  • Must learn and become adept at using Flex resource management software
  • Valid driver's license needed; required to obtain US Passport and medical card if necessary
  • Must be available for 60% travel and work flexible hours
  • Ability to work in a team atmosphere and collaborate closely with others to obtain the highest level of achievement on live events and internal projects
  • Your team and working environment: Sight & Sound Event Productions is based in Jacksonville, FL, but produces events all over the country. While most events are held in Northeast Florida, a few times a year you will be asked to travel for up to a week.
Our corporate office where you will spend prepping shows and collaborating with the team is in a newly built building conveniently located near the Town Center (off 295 & Beach Blvd.). Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. Why work for Sight & Sound Event Productions? We are far more than an event company. We are a community of passionate, creative people who love building and executing ideas from the ground up. Event Techs are a little bit like "adrenaline junkies" who feed of the energy of events. A lot of companies say they have a "great culture", but we have over 10 people who have been with the company for over 8 years, some being here for 25 years, which shows what kind of culture we truly have. We are excited that our team is growing and hope you will be a part of it.

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Level

Senior

Salary

$22.00 per hour

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Occupation

Audio and Video Technicians

Industry

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities

Posted

9 days ago

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