Marriott International, Inc. is a leading global lodging company with more than 6,000 properties in 122 countries and territories, reporting revenues of more than $17 billion in fiscal year 2016. Founded by J. Willard and Alice Marriott and guided by family leadership for nearly 90 years, the company is headquartered outside of Washington, D.C. in Bethesda, ...
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Audio Visual Technician (Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch)
Set-up, operate, and troubleshoot all AV/projection/lighting/conferencing equipment, devices, and systems.
Oversee the set-up of AV equipment in banquet and meeting rooms. Ensure all AV equipment is fully operational, repair or clean equipment when necessary.
Label any broken equipment and communicate problems to manager/supervisor.
Tape down and dress all loose wire and cable. Check delivered equipment and room set-up against Banquet Event Order.
Communicate any additions or deletions to flowsheets to manager/supervisor. Assist and instruct guests/customers regarding proper usage and operation of AV equipment, up-sell different AV services, and monitor equipment operation at appropriate intervals.
Break-down, remove, and secure equipment when not in use. Read, understand, and adhere to Marriott Visual Productions (MVP program) SOP book.
Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures, and report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager.
Follow all company policies and procedures, ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets.
Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, and thank guests with genuine appreciation.
Speak with others using clear and professional language.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, and support team to reach common goals.
Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
Reach, grasp, turn, manipulate, move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.
Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.
Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.
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