Event Technician II

College Station, TX

Full time

R-098039

Job Title

Event Technician II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

University Center Complex

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The Events Technician II provides event set-up and operation of technical equipment and ambient staging for small and large scale live events and may coordinate small scale events.

Essential Duties and Tasks:

• EVENT SUPPORT & OPERATION: Execute event related needs as expressed by the customer or event manager. Gain a thorough understanding of equipment owned by University Center and Special Events and how best to utilize it in support of events in University Center and Special Events as well as across campus, work to gain a knowledge of installed AV equipment at commonly supported facilities. May operate equipment related to lighting, audio, and/or video as needed for events within our facility and elsewhere on campus.

• EVENT SETUP & BREAKDOWN: Assist in the setup & breakdown of events across campus, to include venues in University Center and Special Events & other buildings/areas of campus.

• INSTUCTION & TUTELAGE: Teach & supervise full-time and part-time staff in the operation and best practices of consoles, equipment, & event-related hardware.

• EVENT SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT PLANNING & EQUIPMENT INVENTORY MONITORING: Examine event needs & determine appropriate equipment needed for small & large scale events. Plan, pack, & appropriately mark necessary gear to ensure fellow crew are aware.

• CLIENT & CUSTOMER INTERACTION: Interact directly with customers/clients on events to ensure that expectations are met. Continue to provide excellent customer service.

What you need to know

Salary Range: $18.23-$20.05

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Other Factors:

This position works Friday-Tuesday with days off being Wednesday & Thursday and must be available to work outside of normal business hours including, evening, weekends, and holidays.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 2 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Familiar with stage construction, lighting, and audio/video set-up for optimal performance/display.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stoop, bend, crouch; able to lift, move, carry or hoist heavy objects.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special.From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here!Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 845-5154.

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• Retirement

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• Legal Statements

• New Employee Onboarding (https://service.tamu.edu/TDClient/45/Portal/Requests/ServiceCatalog/Category/157/Recruiting-Welcoming-Onboarding)

• Prospective Employees

• Safety and Security Notices (https://orec.tamu.edu/clery/annual-security-report/)

• Training and Development

• USERRA (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/userra)

• Nondiscrimination Notice