Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC · 4 hours ago
Senior Event Technician
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$53K/yr - $79K/yr
3+ years expKomen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC is part of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, a world-renowned institution focused on eliminating cancer. The Senior Event Technician is responsible for maintaining high service standards for audio-visual and event operations across MD Anderson's extended campus, ensuring effective support for live events and technical operations.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Coordinates with Supervisor and Event Technicians to track the movement of all event inventory ensuring equipment is not lost, stolen or misplaced
Coordinate with Supervisor to perform basic repairs on audio visual equipment and help schedule vendor services and/or maintenance by Telehealth Service Engineers
Monitor and perform periodic activities to ensure long term care and preventative maintenance of all Event Operations equipment
Maintains exceptional communication skills throughout all functions of client interaction and inter/intra departmental personnel
Advises faculty and staff on the use of audio-visual equipment as needed
Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information by all Event Services personnel
Set-up all aspects of institutional events utilizing Event Management System reports and diagrams, in addition to various forms of written and oral specifications
Assist as needed with the set-up of room equipment including but not limited to; tables, chairs, risers, podiums and poster boards
Set-up, review AV needs with in-room client, operate, troubleshoot and act as in-room technician for audio and video equipment including but not limited to; audio visual control panels, microphones, sound systems, screens, projectors, monitors, video or web conference equipment, computers in podiums and labs, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and video mixing boards, peripherals, and related electronic equipment associated with Event Services at MD Anderson's extended campus
Assist with Computer/Laptop Lab tasks as necessary. These tasks include but are not limited to; straightening of chairs, printer maintenance (toner and paper), supplies stocked, headphones and computer equipment are operational. Notify and follow up with 4-info and Supervisor of any tasks that need to be handled
Tear down and return equipment properly to appropriate storage areas
Assist as necessary with routine cleaning of all event furnishings through direct handling or coordination with Facilities personnel
Notify Supervisor and Facilities to ensure event area environments, restrooms, lighting, furnishings, aesthetics and structural integrity are properly maintained. Coordinate with Supervisor to ensure maintenance, damage repair, cleaning and other tasks as associated with partition walls
Installing, adjusting, and operating electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video, web or desktop presentations
Support event-related audio, video and web conferences including conference configuration via audio visual control panel, live switching of video, audio and data feeds, acting as a room host, and securing the room at the end of the event
Diagnose and resolve media system problems
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming
Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds, or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures
Ensure adherence to operational standards for events at MD Anderson's extended campus. Ensure Life Safety standards and ADA guidelines are followed
Coordinates with Supervisor to stay current with content, video and audio capture as new technologies emerge to keep in pace with the needs of our Faculty and personnel. Current examples include but not limited to; Camtasia, Lync, Webex, Skype and other similar media. Works with Supervisor to educate self and in turn faculty and staff on use of these platforms
Submit and coordinate with Supervisor the follow up on 3-5000 and 4-info tickets
Ensure event bulletins and door sign (electronic and paper) are produced and posted daily
Handles projects for Manager and Supervisor as necessary and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree Business Administration, Hospitality and Tourism Management or related field
Three years experience in conference center support, hospitality, media services or related field to include experience with audio-visual set up, trouble shooting, and engineering
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Hospitality and Tourism Management or related field
Benefits
Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
Company
Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC
Through generous funding from Susan G.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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