AV Onsite Event Technician

Role: AV Event Technician

Location: New York

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000, the opportunity to work on-site at a blue chip global company, plus benefits including: health, life, vision/dental insurance; disability, vacation, sickness, 401K, commuter benefits & employee assistance program

Hours: Monday – Friday (40 hours/week) – hours will fall between 7am – 6pm on shift basis, plus overtime would be available. Hours may change depending on AV support requirements

Interview Process: 2-stages (one via Teams and the second in person)

Kinly is one of the world’s most recognisable companies within the Audio Visual and Unified Communications technology space, working with numerous high-profile global-class organisations, helping them drive maximum collaboration, engagement and productivity to enable their colleagues to work together, from everywhere.

We design, engineer and support audio visual and collaboration technology solutions that add real business value and deliver exceptional user experiences, every time.

Now we have an exciting opportunity for a proven Audio Visual Technician to join us, working on our prestige customer site, within a highly collaborative and talented team.

Working as the AV Event Technician you will provide AV and VC technical support across all meeting rooms and event spaces on the client’s site. The position involves a high degree of exposure, working sometimes with executive management and managing directors to provide a first class support service.

Key responsibilities:

·       Run AV events, including pre-event testing of audio, wireless microphone battery levels etc.

·       Work closely with Event Managers to develop best practices and team training

·       Liaise with clients for large/global events; understand requirements, attend pre-production meetings & provide primary support

·       Own event experiences for the meeting host / attendees and manage the high profile events and become a trusted advisor

·       Perform preventative maintenance on AV systems

·       Carry out video conference software updates 

·       Assist with support for video/audio conferencing problems; investigating faults

·       Ensure multi-media/presentation rooms are maintained in good working order

·       Carry out regular preventative room checks, ensuring all equipment functions correctly

·       Undertake proactive maintenance to ensure all AV equipment is of the highest standard and functioning correctly

·       Assist with first line fault repairs

Skills and experience:

·       Proven experience working in a similar position, working within a corporate AV / VC environment

·       Good networking skills

·       Knowledge of Crestron Software (Toolbox), Extron Software (PCS), Tesira BiAmp software

·       Exposure to ServiceNow service management system, Video conferencing, Cisco Spark

·       AVIXA CTS certified would be advantageous but NOT essential

·       First class customer service skills

If you are selected for interview, and need any reasonable adjustments made for your interview, please let the Talent Acquisition team know, at the point of scheduling.

If you do require details of the vacancy or the application process in an alternative format, please either email jobs@kinly.com outlining your requirements; or you can view the vacancy via the Kinly page on Vercida which allows you to customise the content so that you can review in a way that works best for you.

About Kinly

Kinly is the globally trusted AV and UCC technology advisor to world-class organisations. Our solutions drive maximum collaboration, engagement and productivity to enable a world where people can work together, from everywhere. Our people are unified by a passion for helping teams achieve their workplace communication and collaboration goals, irrespective of complexity, location or project size. We design, engineer and support audio visual and collaboration technology solutions that add real business value and deliver exceptional user experiences, every time.

Why Kinly?

We are experienced: When you join our family you’ll be part of a multi-award-winning team made up of the industry’s most innovative professionals.

We are proven: The world’s leading global businesses rely on us to deliver secure and reliable meeting experiences. Come with us on our journey.

We are independent: We partner with the world’s best AV vendors to deliver our customers unrivalled access to cutting edge technology tailored to their exact needs.

We are global: You’ll be working with alongside the world’s leading brands and supporting them on high-profile, international projects.

Equal Opportunities:

Kinly is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, gender identity, pregnancy, colour, race, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, religion or any other ‘protected characteristics. We welcome your application.