Company Overview:
OPAV is a full-service event production company specializing in audio, video, lighting, staging, and production solutions for corporate meetings, conferences, special events, concerts, and live experiences. We partner with clients, venues, and industry professionals to deliver exceptional event experiences through innovative technology, technical expertise, and outstanding customer service. Our success is built on a commitment to professionalism, collaboration, reliability, and a genuine passion for live event production. Whether supporting a small executive meeting or a large-scale production, we approach every event with the same dedication to quality, attention to detail, and client satisfaction. At OPAV, our "WHY" is our people—our clients, partners, and team members—and we take pride in building lasting relationships while creating memorable experiences that bring people together.
Position Overview:
OPAV seeks a highly motivated Audiovisual Technician in the Ocala, Northern Central Florida area, with a positive, client-focused demeanor. The primary responsibilities include the professional setup, operation, and teardown of audiovisual equipment, alongside delivering world-class customer service to clients, hotel partners, and team members. The ideal candidate must be adept at multitasking and thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong collaboration and teamwork skills. Flexibility in scheduling and deployment across our In-House Venues is required to meet dynamic business needs.
Essential Functions:
The In-House Audiovisual Technician is responsible for the following duties. This includes but is not limited to:
Execute professional setup, operation, and teardown of audiovisual equipment across various in-house venue spaces in accordance with OPAV and venue standards.
Provide world-class customer service and maintain continuous communication to ensure client needs are met, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance the client experience.
Conduct client training on effective equipment operation to ensure successful event outcomes and goal attainment.
Uphold a positive, professional image of the organization when interacting with employees, customers, industry partners, and the community.
Strictly manage inventory control processes, including storage, tracking, casing, cleaning, and general maintenance of equipment.
Comply with all safety and security protocols safeguarding all OPAV equipment and assets against theft or damage, immediately reporting any missing or compromised items to the appropriate OPAV Manager.
Ensure strict compliance with all OPAV and venue policies and procedures, including those related to professional grooming and work expectations.
Continually work toward enhancing and improving relevant technical skills especially audio, video, lighting, computer operation and networking.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to remain in a stationary position, including standing and sitting, for extended periods during event setup, operation, strike, and warehouse activities.
Ability to move throughout hotels, convention centers, meeting spaces, loading docks, backstage areas, and other event venues for prolonged periods, including walking long distances, climbing stairs, and navigating uneven surfaces.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, and position audiovisual equipment, cables, cases, and related materials weighing up to 50 pounds independently.
Ability to safely move equipment weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance, team-lift procedures, or approved material-handling equipment.
Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks involving reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, twisting, climbing, and working at varying heights using ladders, lifts, and staging platforms while following safety protocols.
Ability to use hands and arms continuously to operate, install, connect, position, adjust, and troubleshoot audiovisual equipment, including audio, video, lighting, rigging, scenic and production systems.
Ability to visually inspect equipment, read technical documents, identify cable types and connectors, monitor displays and indicators, and distinguish colors when necessary for system operation and troubleshooting.
Ability to hear and effectively communicate information, instructions, and technical details in person, by telephone, radio, and other communication devices, often in fast-paced and high-noise event environments.
Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including exposure to elevated noise levels, temperature fluctuations, dim lighting, outdoor weather conditions, and crowded event spaces.
Ability to safely operate carts, pallet jacks, lifts, and other material-handling equipment as authorized and trained.
Ability to maintain the stamina and mobility required to support extended workdays, flexible schedules, and consecutive event production activities, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree in a relevant field preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in live production and hospitality environments or equivalent academic experience.
One (1) year of customer service experience is highly preferred.
Fundamental understanding of audiovisual signal flow and equipment connectivity.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain insurability according to company standards.
Benefits:
Work Schedule:
This role requires a flexible schedule, with working hours and days subject to dynamic business needs. Availability for evening and weekend shifts is mandatory.
