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Lead Technician Floodjay Productions Modesto, CA Job Details Full-time $23

• $35 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Cell phone reimbursement 401(k) 4% Match Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Safety equipment provided Tools provided Paid sick time Qualifications School experience Cable systems installation Interpersonal skills Live event AV production projects Equipment installation Equipment troubleshooting Company vehicle operation Driver's License Lighting control system operation Rigging AV system troubleshooting Live production performance Electrical termination installation Commissioning phase involvement Field commissioning Load & unload Production troubleshooting Full Job Description Lead Technician Full-Time Guaranteed Minimum of 40 Paid Hours per Week Hourly (Non-Exempt), Overtime Paid per California Law Modesto, CA Reports to the Owner $23 to $35 per hour, DOE.

Pay based on demonstrated experience in live events and AVL installation.

ABOUT FLOODJAY PRODUCTIONS

Floodjay Productions is a full-service Audio, Video, and Lighting (AVL) company based in Modesto, California. We partner with houses of worship and K-12 schools to produce live events, design and install AVL systems, and keep those systems running. We are a lean, relational company serving the Central Valley today, with the aspiration of becoming a national integrator and production company. The people we hire now are part of that foundation. Much of our work happens in sanctuaries and school auditoriums, alongside worship teams, school administrators, performing arts programs, and students. We take that responsibility seriously, and so does everyone on our team.

WHY FLOODJAY

You are the senior technician on site. You report directly to the owner, you have real input on how jobs get done, and you are joining early enough that your work shapes who we become as we grow toward a national footprint. There is no layer between you and the person who makes decisions. The work has meaning. When you install a sound system at a church, you are equipping a congregation for the next decade. When you run audio at a school musical, you are giving students a moment they will remember. That matters to us, and it will matter to you. No two days are the same. One week you are running FOH for a spring musical. The next you are commissioning a new sanctuary system. The week after that you are solving an aging-infrastructure problem under budget. You will build skills across live events and installation that most techs only get in one discipline. You build real relationships. Most of our clients are within driving distance of Modesto, and they will know your name. Overnight travel is currently minimal and will grow as we win projects beyond the Valley; the amount will vary with our project calendar.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Operate FOH and monitor audio, video switching and projection, IMAG, livestream, and lighting consoles for live events at churches, schools, and special events
• Deploy and operate special effects including fog, haze, CO2, and confetti systems
• Pre-build, bench-test, and stage AVL systems in the warehouse, then execute installations on site from rough-in through commissioning: rack building, cable runs and termination, speaker mounting, unistrut and basic rigging, and system tuning
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on client AVL systems, including diagnosing and fixing problems in real time under pressure
• Serve as Floodjay's on-site technical point of contact with pastors, principals, and event staff: professional, calm, and solutions-focused
• Lead crews of 1 to 3 on larger event setups and installs
• Drive company vehicles to client sites and handle gear prep, load-in, and load-out
• Keep equipment organized, show-ready, and maintained, and flag gear issues and inventory gaps to the owner

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Required

• 3+ years of hands-on AVL experience with strong proficiency in live event production or AVL system installation, and working exposure to the other. Pay reflects your depth in each.
• Proficiency in FOH and monitor mixing, video signal routing and switching, and lighting console programming
• Hands-on installation experience: cable termination, rack building, signal flow, reading system drawings, and commissioning
• Strong troubleshooting skills under pressure
• Comfortable and respectful working in faith-based environments and school settings, including regular interaction with students
• Available for a variable schedule. Events often run evenings and weekends; installs and service work typically run weekdays. We schedule in advance whenever possible and balance the calendar together.
• Able to lift 50 lbs, work at height on ladders and lifts, and stand for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Valid driver's license (California license within 30 days of hire) and a driving record insurable under Floodjay's commercial auto policy. Driving company vehicles to client sites is an essential function of this role. Preferred
• Allen & Heath or Yamaha consoles;

QSC / Q-SYS DSP

; Shure wireless and Dante networked audio; ETC lighting consoles;

JBL / QSC

speaker systems

• Blackmagic Design, Resi, and ProPresenter livestream workflows
• Background in house-of-worship production or school performing arts environments

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AVIXA CTS

certification or equivalent, a plus, not a requirement

PAY AND BENEFITS

• Pay:

  $23 to $35 per hour, DOE. Hourly, non-exempt.

• Hours:

  You are paid for a minimum of 40 hours every week, year-round, even when the calendar is light. This is not a gig role.

• Overtime:

  Paid at California daily and weekly overtime rates whenever it is worked. A long event day may be balanced with a lighter day later that week.

• Retirement:

  401(k) with Company match up to 4% of eligible compensation

• Health Benefits:

  Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Time Off:

  Paid holidays, accrued vacation, and paid sick leave

• Travel:

  Mileage and travel reimbursed at the IRS standard rate

• Phone:

  $50 per month phone allowance

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Tools:

Company provides all required tools and equipment. Personal hand tools reimbursed per company policy. Pay is based on demonstrated, hands-on experience. Candidates with strong experience in both live event production and AVL installation will be considered for the top of the range. The first 90 days are an introductory period for both of us.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Because we work in schools and with youth, employment is contingent on the following, completed after a conditional offer and in accordance with

California's Fair Chance Act:

• Criminal background check and DOJ/FBI fingerprinting, as required for contractor employees working on school sites
• Pre-employment drug screening for controlled substances (does not test for cannabis, consistent with California law)
• Driving record check

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume and a cover letter to with the subject line: Lead Technician

• [Your Name] In your cover letter, tell us about your live event and installation experience and why this role fits where you are in your career.

We read every application and respond to every candidate. We are hiring now. Floodjay Productions is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay:

$23.00

• $35.

00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) 4% Match Cell phone reimbursement Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Professional development assistance Safety equipment provided Vision insurance

Experience:

AVL:

3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person