AV Technician

Exceptional hospitality starts with you

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

Essential functions

  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all in-house AV equipment, including but not limited to audio, video, lighting, and control systems.
  • Ensure that all AV equipment is in perfect working condition at all times.
  • Manage inventory and maintenance records of all AV equipment.
  • Assist in the budgeting process for AV equipment upgrades and repairs.
  • Set up and operate AV equipment for hotel events, conferences, and meetings as required, including microphones, speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards.
  • Collaborate with event coordinators and clients to understand and meet specific AV requirements for each event.

Supportive functions

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company:

  • Provide technical support during events, ensuring the seamless execution of AV services.
  • Conduct regular system checks and preventive maintenance to minimize equipment failures.
  • Stay current with the latest in AV technology and suggest upgrades to enhance guest experiences.

What it takes to make the stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member.

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities:

  • Proficiency in operating audiovisual equipment.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for technical issues.
  • Knowledge of various audiovisual setups and configurations.
  • Familiarity with signal flow and routing in AV systems.
  • Capability to adapt to different event requirements.
  • Understanding of basic lighting principles.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients.

Join an award-winning workplace culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the team members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the world’s best workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our careers blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.

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