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About this Position

Chase Center is looking for technicians to support A/V operations for all events at the arena, including: operation and maintenance of all arena digital displays, sound systems, lighting systems, and the coordination of all radio and TV broadcast operations. This role will report to the Manager of A/V Systems & Broadcast Operations.

Come share your expertise while learning more about this growing sports and entertainment organization that values your initiative and dedication!

This is a part-time position based onsite in San Francisco, CA. This is a unionized position with IATSE Local 16 as a Chase Center employee.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional audio/visual experience for all Chase Center events, including Warriors and Valkyries games and Chase Center concerts and internal meetings
• Set, operate, and strike all A/V equipment for internal and external events
• Ensure all equipment is returned to the proper storage location and any necessary maintenance is completed or communicated to management
• Work with the Chase Center Event Services team to ensure that each event's A/V and broadcast building needs are met
• Assist in the operation, maintenance, and repairs of all Chase Center lights and lighting controls, arena sound systems, interior and exterior digital displays, individual Crestron AV systems, arena intercom, etc.
• Set-up and troubleshoot game scoring and timing systems, including: locker room clocks, shot clocks, game/24-second clock control, etc.
• Assist with arena and site RF coordination
• Maintain arena broadcast-related cabling infrastructure
• Work with other departments including Production and Building Operations to coordinate repairs and maintenance on systems to avoid impact to events
• Use CMMS work order system to close out preventative maintenance work orders for all digital displays, lighting, sound, intercom, spotlights, photo strobes, and more
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve operational problems, complaints, and emergency repairs in a timely and efficient manner, and communicate this information to management
• Assist all internal departments, vendors, and clients as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience & Skills

• At least 3 years of professional experience relating to entertainment A/V systems operation in a multipurpose sports arena or similar sports and entertainment environment
• Operational knowledge of broadcast technology and cabling
• Technical expertise in areas of entertainment sound and lighting
• Knowledge of current trends and technology in A/V production (preferred experience with RTS comm and IP distributed audio systems including Dante, MADI, AES67, Harman Audio Architect, etc).
• Strong foundational knowledge of audio best practices (i.e., speaker placement, microphone selection, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• A positive attitude and desire to learn new technologies and skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Ability to take directions and work as a team in a fast-paced environment

Physical Demands

• Good physical condition and health, including sufficient strength and stamina for heavy, awkward and repeated lifting
• Capable of performing manual labor for extended periods of time; ability to stand, sit, bend, work with arms raised, and walk on concrete and uneven surfaces while repeatedly lifting up to 50 lbs. throughout shift
• Ability to climb over and into heavy equipment several times per day
• Ability to climb portable and fixed ladders, occasionally working at heights above 10 ft.
• Comfortable working through extreme temperature changes from basketball/ice arena to outdoors in inclement weather, including exposure to bright lights, loud noise and dust

Time Commitment

• Non-traditional hours including weekdays, weekends and holidays
• Available to work an on-call 24/7 schedule (overnights, evenings, weekends and holidays) as needed
• Ability to work split shifts, late nights, overnight shifts and work at least 75% of games and concerts as required

Compensation

• $51.35 per hour

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Golden State is an equal opportunity employer.

We will ensure that qualified applicants with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.